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State Pension Age: Motion [Private Members] (22 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: The Deputy's time is up. I am moving to the Independent Group.

State Pension Age: Motion [Private Members] (22 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: I call on the Minister of State, Deputy Ossian Smyth.

State Pension Age: Motion [Private Members] (22 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: Just to let the Deputy know that her colleague, Deputy Gould, is indicating.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Arts Policy (22 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 61. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Question No. 226 of 20 May 2021, the details of the independent arts evaluation organisation tasked with carrying out the monitoring and evaluation framework of Galway 2020; if the report by this independent arts evaluation organisation which is due by quarter 4 of 2021 will include a detailed audit of the finances of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Arts Policy (22 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 98. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Question No. 56 of 6 May 2021, the details of the Galway 2020 legacy initiatives to which the remaining €1 million departmental commitment will be allocated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33292/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Arts Policy (22 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: As I understand Question No. 61 will be taken with Question No. 98, I specifically am asking for the details of the independent arts evaluation organisation tasked with carrying out the monetary and evaluation framework of Galway 2020. Tied in with that, I am asking for details of the legacy initiatives from Galway 2020. I am aware that a meeting was held as far back as November 2020 on the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Arts Policy (22 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: I think there is a little discretion because two questions are being taken together.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Arts Policy (22 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: Yes. I think the rule is that a little discretion is shown if a Deputy goes over one minute. I thank the Minister. One of the advantages of being Leas-Cheann Comhairle is that I have a copy of the Minister's answer but she read an additional answer that I do not have. She might supply me with that because the answer I have is a basic one. I welcome what she has set out but I would like...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Arts Policy (22 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: The best legacy we would all like to see would be a basic income for artists. We think of the amount of money that went into Galway 2020, without a basic income for artists. That issue will come up later in another question. On buildings, I would love to see what we are getting from Galway 2020. Has progress been made on the An Post building? I think it has but the Minister might...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: I welcome the opportunity, however short, to raise this matter with the Minister of State. I have a slightly different view on it from my colleagues. First, I think the Garda has done us a favour in highlighting the difficulties its members are facing in being asked to use their discretion. That is extremely difficult to do. In fact, we know from history and various tribunals that it is...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: I think the Minister of State is failing to grasp the significance of what is happening here. We are sending out a message that businesses can take over public spaces and serve alcohol, which breaches by-laws that prevent the consumption of alcohol in such spaces. That is one message that is being sent out. The Government is placing the Garda in an impossible position. Galway City...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artists' Remuneration (22 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 79. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 122 of 28 April 2021, the status of the development of proposals by the oversight group for the promised basic income guarantee pilot scheme for artists; when she expects the proposals to be finalised; when she expects to implement the pilot scheme; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (22 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 93. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to remove the minimum business costs criteria from the music and entertainment business assistance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33293/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Scéimeanna Tacaíochta Gaeilge (22 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 94. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht maidir leis na 26 Limistéar Pleanála Teanga agus na 3 Bhaile Seirbhíse Gaeltachta, cé mhéad Pleananna Teanga atá ceadaithe aici; cé mhéad atá ag feidhmiú faoi láthair; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [33294/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 263. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to allow for test events in licensed venues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33331/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Scéimeanna Tacaíochta Gaeilge (22 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 267. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht maidir le Uimhir Cheist na Parlaiminte 59 ar an 28ú Aibreán 2021, an dtabharfaidh sí soiléiriú i dtaobh an phacáiste tacaíochta atá beartaithe chun cabhair a thabhairt do na coláistí samhraidh agus do na mná tí i mbliana; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (22 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 389. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children in the primary school system who have been diagnosed as dyslexic; the number of children in the primary school system in respect of whom a recommendation for attendance at a reading unit has been made by an educational psychologist; the way in which her Department collects data on dyslexia in the primary school system;...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (22 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 390. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children in the secondary school system who have been diagnosed as dyslexic; the way in which her Department collects data on dyslexia in the secondary school system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33430/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Policies (22 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 472. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the 2019 VTOS guidelines will be updated to include the 2018 announcement per letter dated 4 July 2018 from the Department of Education and Science to Solas that international protection applicants are eligible for VTOS once they have permission to access the labour market; if form F103A will be adjusted to include the daily expense...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (22 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 473. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department has issued an instruction to all education and training boards that international protection applicants will no longer be required to pay international fees to access post leaving certificate courses as per his announcement on 11 March 2021; if so, if the instruction can be made public for the benefit of all involved; if the...