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Written Answers — Department of Defence: United Nations (8 Apr 2025)

Catherine Connolly: 269. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence to clarify that a UN General Assembly resolution may authorise the deployment of Irish troops overseas under the Defence (Amendment) Act 2006; that such authorisation would not be subject to a UN Security Council veto or require changes to the triple lock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17135/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (8 Apr 2025)

Catherine Connolly: 290. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current waiting times for driving tests in Ireland; the length of time people can expect to wait to be offered a test; the steps being taken to address the backlog; the new systems being put in place to ensure that people are not waiting months to be offered a test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16708/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Data (8 Apr 2025)

Catherine Connolly: 646. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the current outstanding strategic housing development planning application list, setting out the number of housing units and locations involved, in tabular form. [17531/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Building Regulations (8 Apr 2025)

Catherine Connolly: 648. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the extent to which planning authorities are required to consider whether a building can satisfy building control regulations before permission is granted for it to be built; if planning authorities are required to provide measurements for access routes; if a building that requires a disability access certificate may be...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (3 Apr 2025)

Catherine Connolly: I want to raise the issue of the report from Sheila Noonan, the negotiator, which is now in the possession of the Minister, Deputy Foley. When she was appointed almost two years ago, she was to report within six months. The report is completed and with the Minister. I have two issues that concern me. The first is the question of what the next steps will be. We need a clear outline of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Legislative Reviews (3 Apr 2025)

Catherine Connolly: I am glad it is in the programme for Government. However, the Minister did not provide any dates whatsoever. There are very serious issues here. These are being raised not just by me but also by SIPO, year after year, in its annual report. SIPO has highlighted the gaps that exist and its lack of power. Will the Minister display some sense of urgency in relation to the issues that have...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Legislative Reviews (3 Apr 2025)

Catherine Connolly: I thank the Minister. I appreciate that he is making this a priority. I also appreciate he cannot give me a date, but there has to be recognition that the existing legislation is totally inadequate, that SIPO has repeatedly pointed out a range of difficulties in terms of its lack of power in the context of ensuring that the highest standards in public office obtain. We know that. I am not...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Legislative Reviews (3 Apr 2025)

Catherine Connolly: 104. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 99 of 13 February 2025, for an update on plans to review and strengthen the ethics in public office legislation following the completion of the review of the statutory framework in December 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16248/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Legislative Reviews (3 Apr 2025)

Catherine Connolly: Could the Minister give me an update on the plans to review and strengthen the ethics in public office legislation? The review of the need to change it was done and we are into our third year now since December 2022. Could the Minister give us an update on the specific plans of the Government?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (3 Apr 2025)

Catherine Connolly: 98. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 100 of 13 February 2025, for an update on the Corrib go Cósta project; if the design options have now been developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16249/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (3 Apr 2025)

Catherine Connolly: My question relates to the urgent need for flood defences in Galway and specifically an update on the Corrib na gCósta project. Have the design options been developed? I understand from a previous question that they are now out, but the Minister of State might just clarify that, and the status of the project given the appalling delays that have taken place up to now.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (3 Apr 2025)

Catherine Connolly: I wish the Minister of State the best in his job. Forgive my frustration. Maybe I should not use the phrase " appalling delays", but rather the absolutely unacceptable delay. I sat on the council. Like many people here, I was very familiar with the CFRAM programme and the necessity then following that to have flood defences. I think I am on my fourth Minister; it could be the fifth....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (3 Apr 2025)

Catherine Connolly: I hope the Minister takes a hands-on approach like his previous colleagues. I live in the Claddagh. I know the area; I have a vested interest. Besides that, however, it is a very important project. From day one there was a misunderstanding with regard to a once in 100 years event. That is what they were planning for when it was quite clear, and we witnessed the recent storm, that this...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (3 Apr 2025)

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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (3 Apr 2025)

Catherine Connolly: That figure was from 2021.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (3 Apr 2025)

Catherine Connolly: No, no, just the-----

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Trade Relations (3 Apr 2025)

Catherine Connolly: 15. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 2 of 13 February 2025, the analysis to establish the impact that US tariffs will have on the economy; the preparations being made to deal with this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15673/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Trade Relations (3 Apr 2025)

Catherine Connolly: I do not think I can agree with Deputy Geoghegan on Europe being a shining light of the application of the rule of law but that is not for now. I understand there is uncertainty. I have read the ESRI report on how it will affect our exports and jobs. It is all being debated here this morning. I have listened to the debate and I have heard what the Minister has said. Long term we...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Treasury Management Agency (3 Apr 2025)

Catherine Connolly: 4. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 95 of 4 July 2024, the timeline for the NTMA to fully divest from all Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, ISIF, global portfolio investments in companies on the UN Human Rights Council database of business enterprises; the details of the ISIF’s direct investments in companies on the UN database totalling...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Treasury Management Agency (3 Apr 2025)

Catherine Connolly: As the Minister knows, for more than eight years, the UN has maintained a database of businesses involved in specific activities in the occupied Palestinian territories. I followed my original question up with a number of questions. What is the timeline for the NTMA to fully divest from all of Ireland's strategic investment and global portfolio investments on that UN list and the details of...