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Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence: Statements (6 Jul 2021)

Catherine Connolly: I do not want to use the word "welcome" because I cannot convey my sense of frustration that I am back here talking about domestic abuse during statements. The only change here is that we are talking about actions to address domestic abuse. That is a slight positive change. The Taoiseach's speech was very good on generalities and positive messages with very few specifics. If we are...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (6 Jul 2021)

Catherine Connolly: Thank you Deputy. We are over time.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (6 Jul 2021)

Catherine Connolly: Allow the Minister to answer.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Early Childhood Care and Education (6 Jul 2021)

Catherine Connolly: I understand Deputy Funchion is taking the next question.

Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad (6 Jul 2021)

Catherine Connolly: Seanad Éireann has passed the Private Security Services (Amendment) Bill 2021, without amendment.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Emergency Accommodation (6 Jul 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 69. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 93 of 27 May 2021, the status of the strategic review by Tusla of emergency domestic violence accommodation nationwide; when the review will be finalised and published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36282/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (6 Jul 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 81. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the basis on which records relating to health are being withheld from persons making data subject access requests in respect of records of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes held by his Department; his plans to ensure that such persons are provided with their health records in full; and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta (6 Jul 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 200. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht soiléiriú a thabhairt ar úinéireacht an tsuímh atá ar Eastát Údarás na Gaeltachta, ar an Tulach, Baile na hAbhann, i gContae na Gaillimhe ina raibh, Fintrax, an comhlacht a díoladh ar €1.8 billiún le gairid; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh....

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Údarás na Gaeltachta (6 Jul 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 223. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government soiléiriú a thabhairt ar an aighneacht dhá leathanach a rinne a Roinn chuig Comhairle Contae na Gaillimhe maidir le hiarratas pleanála, uimhir thagartha 20/683, de chuid Údarás na Gaeltachta do Pháirc Mara sa Ghaeltacht, i gCill Chiaráin agus gan ach sé fhocal Gaeilge san...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (6 Jul 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 441. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to implement a scheme such that lay litigants involved in court cases may recover their costs in circumstances in which their cases are successful, as is possible in the United Kingdom in view of the increasing prevalence of lay litigation in Irish courts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36039/21]

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (7 Jul 2021)

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: (1) Deputy Darren O'Rourke - to discuss the growing trend and need to address scam phone calls; (2) Deputy John McGuinness - to discuss broadband in Castlecomer, County Kilkenny and in rural Ireland generally; (3) Deputy Holly Cairns -...

Post Office Network: Motion [Private Members] (7 Jul 2021)

Catherine Connolly: There are three speakers and I am taking two and a half minutes. I thank the Regional Group for tabling this motion. I fully support it. I thank them for their persistence in coming back again to table the motion nine months after the previous one. The motion is very succinct and to the point. Nobody could disagree with it. I thank the group for that. I will add my voice to it. It...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Jul 2021)

Catherine Connolly: Tá soiléiriú á lorg agam ar an scéim atá beartaithe maidir le cúiteamh a thabhairt do dhaoine a chaith tréimhse i dtithe máithreacha agus leanaí. My question to the Taoiseach is very direct and I would love a direct answer. I want clarification on when the compensation or redress scheme will be launched for the mothers and others who spent...

CervicalCheck Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (7 Jul 2021)

Catherine Connolly: Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide. This was mentioned in Dr. Gabriel Scally's report, which was published in September 2018. It goes on to say, "In Ireland in 2015 (the most recent year for which data is published), there were 241 cases of cervical cancer." It then goes on to talk about the importance of screening and of an effective screening service. We...

Workplace Relations (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Jul 2021)

Catherine Connolly: The time permitted for this debate having expired, I am required to put the following question in accordance with an order of the Dáil of 6 July: “That in respect of each of the sections undisposed of, the section is hereby agreed to in Committee, the Title is hereby agreed to in Committee, the Bill is accordingly reported to the House without amendment, Report Stage is hereby...

Companies (Rescue Process for Small and Micro Companies) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Jul 2021)

Catherine Connolly: Amendments Nos. 9 to 11, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Companies (Rescue Process for Small and Micro Companies) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Jul 2021)

Catherine Connolly: We are about to run out of time.

Companies (Rescue Process for Small and Micro Companies) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Jul 2021)

Catherine Connolly: We have just over six minutes left.

Companies (Rescue Process for Small and Micro Companies) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Jul 2021)

Catherine Connolly: I am sorry but I have to interrupt. The time has elapsed. We have done well and got through the 12 amendments but the guillotine is coming down. The time permitted for this debate having expired, I am required to put the following question in accordance with an order of the Dáil of 6 July: “That in respect of each of the sections undisposed of, the section is hereby agreed...

Gender Pay Gap Information Bill 2019: From the Seanad (7 Jul 2021)

Catherine Connolly: Seanad amendment No. 1: Section 1: In page 3, line 17, to delete “Minister for Justice and Equality” and substitute “Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth”.