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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I do not decide what "should" be the case. I am just applying the rules that are in front of me.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: We are way over time now.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I am using the question time directive now. We are over time. On the grouping of priority questions, it is a relatively new phenomenon that they have been grouped, following a decision taken by the Department. Until recently, each priority question was taken separately. The Department might wish to re-examine that in the context of the time allocated for responding to multiple members in...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: That completes priority questions and is also the end of flexibility on time. We are now back to strict time limits.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (12 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: Question No. 4 is in the name of an Teachta Haughey, but he is not here. Question No. 5 is in the name of an Teachta Lawless.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (12 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I am not sure I have had notice of that.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (12 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: That is okay.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 11. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Question No. 457 of 22 March 2022, the status of the independent review to examine the effectiveness of the policies, systems and procedures currently in place for dealing with bullying, harassment, discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual assault in the Defence Forces; the terms of reference for the review; the details of any...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 32. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Question No. 458 of 22 March 2022, the terms of reference of the independent review to examine the effectiveness of the policies, systems and procedures currently in place for dealing with bullying, harassment, discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual assault in the Defence Forces; the details of correspondence that he has...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: Will the Minister give an update on the status of the independent review to examine the effectiveness of the policy systems and procedures currently in place for dealing with bullying, harassment, discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual assault in the Defence Forces? That in itself is a mouthful in relation to the Defence Forces. I am looking for an update on reports and communications...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I thank the Minister for clarifying those issues. He has clarified some of my questions, but it is important to place on the record again that this independent review arises from reports of sexism, bullying, sexual assault and rape in the Defence Forces, which was made public by RTÉ Radio 1’s documentary "Women of Honour", which aired on 1 September 2021. I do not wish to keep...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I take it from the Minister's response he does not know if the women have changed their mind and are engaging in this process. On his communication with the independent review group, a process is in place to ensure there are minutes and a record of his interaction with that group, which will be available. I welcome that the monthly meetings and monthly reports are coming in as per the terms...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (12 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: When will the third national strategy to tackle domestic, sexual and gender-based violence be published? It is self-evident as to why we need it. A report from the Department of Justice found a lack of effective oversight of the implementation of the second strategy, a fragmented approach and a lack of action on decades of recommendations. In 1997, we had a task force and here we are in...

National Maternity Hospital: Statements (12 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I am afraid Deputy Carroll MacNeill has less time.

National Maternity Hospital: Statements (12 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: It is statements and questions and answers. It is up to the Deputy how he proceeds.

National Maternity Hospital: Statements (12 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: We are out of time. We will return to the formalities of the Dáil whereby speakers stand. I am speaking to both sides of the debate. We must keep some formality in the debate.

National Maternity Hospital: Statements (12 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: That is okay. I am talking about every side. I call Deputy Shortall.

National Maternity Hospital: Statements (12 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I have three and half minutes and I could make a lot of comments but I will try to be focused. I have read and struggled through the documents as best I can and what I see before me is that an unholy mess has been created. I have with me just some of the documents we have tried to download on the computer. That unholy mess completely suits the entity that is St. Vincent's Holdings, under...

National Maternity Hospital: Statements (12 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I will finish up. Leasehold is not ownership; it is leasehold of the land. We do not even own the hospital. The Minister might say it is technical but there is no ownership here whatsoever. We finish up by going around in a circle and blame those who dare to ask a question. Does the Minister know when I despaired the most? It was when the deputy chair of the National Maternity Hospital...

National Maternity Hospital: Statements (12 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: It is to serve the interests of St. Vincent's Healthcare Group, which is owned by St. Vincent's Holdings CLG. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for his tolerance.