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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tax Code (22 Feb 2022)

Catherine Connolly: This is a factual question. I was not expecting it to come up.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tax Code (22 Feb 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I always strive to end on good terms so I will use my 30 seconds to bring the Minister back into good humour. He might address himself to the factual question here regarding the status of the research by the Department and the Minister relating to the collection of data on property vacancies and so forth. I will not use up the time as the question has been set out.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tax Code (22 Feb 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I thank the Minister and accept his answer on this. I wish I could use the time to go back to the other question, but the rules preclude me from doing that.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tax Code (22 Feb 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I would be delighted to follow up on the last question relating to the small and medium enterprises which have been identified. If the Minister chooses to answer that in the spirit that it is asked, I will be delighted. As the backbone of the country a substantial proportion of the small and medium enterprises are in trouble, notwithstanding all the Government's supports which must come to...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Urban Development (17 Feb 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 16. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development further to Parliamentary Question No. 812 of 14 December 2021, when the 26 Town Centre First plans will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8497/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Bodies (17 Feb 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 47. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the national oversight advisory group in relation to the town centre first policy; the membership of the group; the terms of reference of the group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8498/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (17 Feb 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 76. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the successful projects under the 2021 town and village renewal scheme will be announced; the details of all towns and villages in respect of which applications were made by local authorities under the 2021 scheme; the estimated amount of funding available to each local authority under the 2021 scheme; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (17 Feb 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 124. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 150 of 25 November 2021, the status of the third national strategy to tackle domestic, sexual and gender-based violence; when the strategy will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8516/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (17 Feb 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 161. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the engagement she has had with the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth with regard to the preparation of a time-bound action plan for the implementation of the recommendations of the Tusla Review of the Provision of Accommodation to Victims of Domestic Violence; and if she will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (22 Feb 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 248. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the review of the primary medical certificate system; the engagement he or his Department has had with the Department of Children, Disability, Equality, Integration and Youth in this regard; the timeline for the review; the terms of reference of the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9727/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (22 Feb 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 247. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 145 of 16 December 2021, his plans for the phasing out of the special assignee relief programme, which has a sunset date of 31 December 2022; the total cost to the Exchequer of the programme in 2020 and 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9725/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions (22 Feb 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 249. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the review of the policy framework for credit unions; the timeline for the publication of the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9728/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Tax Code (22 Feb 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 372. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the analysis his Department has carried out into the reintroduction of a non-principal private residence tax on second homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9726/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (22 Feb 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 462. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of discussions with school secretaries regarding pensions, conditions and pay equality; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9645/22]

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (23 Feb 2022)

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) Deputies Michael Collins, Danny Healy-Rae and Christopher O'Sullivan - to discuss the lack of connectivity from Dursey Island to the mainland; (2) Deputies David Stanton, Richard Bruton and Ciarán Cannon -to ask the Minister...

Security Situation in Europe: Statements (23 Feb 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I welcome the Ukrainian ambassador and her team. I note that it is an all-female delegation. I welcome that. I also want to use that fact to point out that in every war, it is women, children and civilians who suffer most. At the bottom of that list, are the warmongers and those who cry loudest for war. I am shocked to hear some voices in this Dáil talk about the outbreak of a third...

Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (23 Feb 2022)

Catherine Connolly: All amendments have been disallowed.

Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (23 Feb 2022)

Catherine Connolly: You are making allegations. If you could----

Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (23 Feb 2022)

Catherine Connolly: It is okay to make allegations against that but not against people.

Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (23 Feb 2022)

Catherine Connolly: We are treading on thin ice when we make allegations of a cover-up.