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Recent Developments in Northern Ireland: Statements (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I call Deputy Conway-Walsh. This is a five-minute slot.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I welcome the fact that the Taoiseach has called for the suspension of the agreement. That is progress. There are many things we could have done up to now but we did not; we stood idly by. We are out of keeping with people on the ground in Ireland, who are crying out for leadership and saying, "Please do not do this in my name". I would like to have raised the issue of the hospital in...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: It is intolerable that Netanyahu thinks he can get away with a ground invasion and we have President Biden saying, "Do not do that unless you have a plan." Those are not strong words. That is something the Taoiseach needs to make crystal clear to President Biden when he goes to America. I did not call for the withdrawal of the Israeli ambassador. I am finding it very difficult to stick...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: Is mian liom filleadh ar mhuintir na Palaistíne agus an cinedhíothú atá ar siúl ag Rialtas Iosrael faoi láthair. I ndáiríre, is sléacht gan trua gan taise atá ar siúl. Inné, bhain an Taoiseach úsáid as focail láidre, cáinteacha maidir le hIosrael agus cuirim fáilte roimh na focail sin. Ar ndóigh,...

Business Costs for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion [Private Members] (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I thank the Regional Group for this motion. It is putting the spotlight on something extremely important. It is a practical motion. It asks for a task force and an interim measure. It recognises the absence of access to affordable housing and housing in general. The only little problem I have is with the language to abolish the welfare trap. It is put in a very negative way. What the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: We are under pressure for time

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: There is also a choice to withdraw.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: The clock is running.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: Deputy, please.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I ask the Deputy to stay for the Topical Issue matter.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: He is not listening. It is okay.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I would like to say that Topical Issue slots are fiercely fought for and lots of people put in applications. In my role as Leas-Cheann Comhairle, I have been there myself trying to pick them. We desperately try to be fair and just. To walk out when your Topical Issue is picked and being answered is not acceptable.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: Verona Murphy - To discuss reasonable accommodations for State examinations for students who fall within the category of an English as an additional language learner. Patrick Costello - To discuss the ongoing arson attacks against...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: 117. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment how many businesses in County Galway are likely to qualify for the increased cost of business grant; what engagement his Department has had with Galway City and County Councils in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6740/24]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Gaeltacht Policy (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: 184. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 623 of 13 June 2023, the status of the preparation of language plans in respect of the 16 towns identified as possible Gaeltacht service towns following the consultation process in 2014; for a breakdown of the language plans completed to date, the language plans approved to-date, the towns...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: 185. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 624 of 13 June 2023, the status of plans for the designation of additional Irish language networks; the details of the proposed additional networks; the details of the engagement between her Department and Foras na Gaeilge in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6794/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: 197. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 109 of 6 December 2023, the status of the development of the new rural housing guidelines; the timeline for the publication of the guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6790/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: 198. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 108 of 6 December 2023, the status of the review by his Department of resources for the planning sector; the status of the development of the related Ministerial action plan; the timeline for the publication of the action plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6791/24]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Inland Fisheries (13 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: Before Deputy Ring comes back in, I would urge some caution in identifying people who are not in the Chamber. I understand the Deputy's passion on the issue he is raising but I urge caution.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Inland Fisheries (13 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I know that. I am thinking ahead.