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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (10 Nov 2022)

Catherine Connolly: Please, Deputy, we are over time.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (10 Nov 2022)

Catherine Connolly: Please, Deputy.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (10 Nov 2022)

Catherine Connolly: Once again, I remind the Deputy of the separation of powers in relation to this issue he keeps raising. I will now leave it up to the Tánaiste.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (10 Nov 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I reiterate the separation of powers and that comments on reports and judges are not allowed. I am moving on. I call Deputy Naughten.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (10 Nov 2022)

Catherine Connolly: Sin deireadh le Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht. Táimid laistigh den am, so go raibh míle maith agaibh as bhur dtacaíocht.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (10 Nov 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: Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív - to address concerns about the proposed funding for the LEADER programme in Galway for 2023-27 and the lack of a dedicated island LEADER subgroup for the offshore islands. Deputy Paul Murphy - to...

Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2022)

Catherine Connolly: A little.

Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2022)

Catherine Connolly: We are dealing with the legislation before the House.

Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I welcome the opportunity to speak in this debate. I will deprive Deputy Ó Murchú of the pleasure of being the last speaker. I do know if I would use the word "pleasure" at this point. In any event, I welcome the opportunity. There is a great need for this Bill. However, I must preface that by saying I still do not know anything about the date for amendments. It was raised in...

Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2022)

Catherine Connolly: Go raibh maith agat. Last night there was detailed debate in relation to a review of the new Personal Injuries Assessment Board, PIAB, legislation. There is no detailed debate here on a review of this legislation. I could go back to the figures on the reporting of hate crime. It is the invisibility of hate crime and the suffering of victims that concerns me. I want to emphasise that what...

Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2022)

Catherine Connolly: The issue is more the deadline that was set for submission of amendments for Committee Stage.

Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2022)

Catherine Connolly: If the amendments are not a matter for the committee, just-----

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (9 Nov 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 16. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 6 of 22 September 2022, the status of the appointment of the promised specialist team which will assist the National Transport Authority in conjunction with Galway City and County Councils, in undertaking the work to update the Galway transport strategy; the timeline for when the team will be in...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Bodies (9 Nov 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 38. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the recruitment of members of the disabled drivers medical board of appeal; when he expects the new board to be up and running; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55831/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (10 Nov 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 33. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 183 of 22 September 2022 and 227 of 25 October 2022, the details of the promised feasibility study for light rail in Galway; the status of preparations for the carrying out of the feasibility study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55820/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Primary Medical Certificates (10 Nov 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 155. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the review of the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; the expected timeline for the completion of the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55840/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (10 Nov 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 126. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to phase out the help-to-buy scheme; the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55839/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (10 Nov 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 301. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 316 of 12 May 2022, when the ban on water births in the community will be lifted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55962/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (10 Nov 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 302. To ask the Minister for Health the engagement he has had with the HSE with regard to a proposal (details supplied) to restrict home births to women living within 30 minutes of a maternity hospital; his plans to ensure access to home births in Ireland is not contingent on geographical location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55963/22]

Death of Vicky Phelan: Expressions of Sympathy (15 Nov 2022)

Catherine Connolly: Mar is eol daoibh, tá Vicky Phelan imithe ar shlí na fírinne ach tá sí láidir beo inár gcuimhní inniu agus i gcuimhní mhuintir na tíre. Ní mór dúinn meas agus ómós a thaispeáint do na focail uaithi, focail a chur in iúl nach raibh moladh á lorg aici ná gealltanais bhréaga. Is é an rud a...