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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Dec 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I thank the Deputy. I have three names, left, two of whom are present. I will allow in the two speakers. Unless I am unaware of something, the speakers will be Teachtaí Tóibín and Verona Murphy.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Dec 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I am afraid that is not possible without notification, as much as I would like to oblige. I have a list in front of me here. I call an Teachta Tóibín, who will be followed by Deputy Verona Murphy.

Air Transport Agreement: Motion (6 Dec 2022)

Catherine Connolly: In accordance with Standing Order 80(2), the division is postponed until the weekly division time tomorrow evening.

Meastacháin Fhorlíontacha i gcomhair Seirbhísí Poiblí 2022: Teachtaireacht ó Roghchoiste (6 Dec 2022)

Catherine Connolly: Tá Roghchoiste na Gaeilge, na Gaeltachta agus Phobal Labhartha na Gaeilge tar éis a bhreithnithe ar an Meastachán Forlíontach seo a leanas i gcomhair seirbhísí poiblí le haghaidh seirbhís na bliana dár gcríoch 31 Nollaig 2022 a chríochnú: Vóta 33 - Roinn Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt...

Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad (6 Dec 2022)

Catherine Connolly: Seanad Éireann has passed the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022 without amendment.

Estimates for Public Services 2022: Message from Select Committee (6 Dec 2022)

Catherine Connolly: The Select Committee on Health has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimate for Public Services for the service of the year ending 31 December 2022: Vote 38.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (6 Dec 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 Jennifer Murnane O'Connor - to discuss the current progress and eventual timeline for the provision of grant support for a library (details supplied). Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill - to discuss extra funding for domestic,...

Building Defects: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (6 Dec 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I thank Sinn Féin and Deputy Ó Broin in particular because I understand he was the special rapporteur when the housing report was produced in 2017. I will start on a positive note because it is difficult to remain positive with what we are facing with regard to the cost, negligence and failure of successive Governments. I welcome the Government's commitment to having interim...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Asylum Applications (6 Dec 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 5. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons who have arrived in Ireland to date under the Afghan admissions programme; her plans to ensure that all 500 places will be filled on the programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60481/22]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Asylum Applications (6 Dec 2022)

Catherine Connolly: My question is very direct. Will the Minister clarify the number of persons who have arrived in Ireland to date under the Afghan admissions programme and her plans to ensure that all promised 500 places will be filled given that as late as 22 November 2022 not a single approval had been given? It has changed slightly since then. Up to 22 November, no decisions had issued, notwithstanding...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Asylum Applications (6 Dec 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I thank the Minister of State for the background, but I already have the background. I am specifically asking about this scheme because it was in addition to the other schemes that were already in existence. The uptake relating to those schemes was extremely low. This specific scheme was introduced after the Taliban takeover in August 2021. I have 40 seconds to speak. I am not going to...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Asylum Applications (6 Dec 2022)

Catherine Connolly: Let us look at the 846. They have been approved under the other schemes, but the Minister of State has no information on whether they arrived in Ireland. Obviously, we thought another scheme was necessary in response to what happened in August 2021. Given our horror at what was happening in the streets, cities and towns of Afghanistan, and the fact that things were going backwards for...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (6 Dec 2022)

Catherine Connolly: We will fit in one last question. With Deputy Durkan's help, we might save a few seconds here.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Emergency Departments (6 Dec 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I thank the Deputy.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Emergency Departments (6 Dec 2022)

Catherine Connolly: The Minister of State to conclude.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (7 Dec 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 Chris Andrews - to discuss the children's disability network team waiting lists. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan - to discuss the need for Irish Water action on Ballingeary wastewater treatment plant. Deputy Marian Harkin - to...

Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad (7 Dec 2022)

Catherine Connolly: Seanad Éireann has passed the Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022, without amendment.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Dec 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I ask Members to turn off the electronic devices and phones, please.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Dec 2022)

Catherine Connolly: Speakers have up to one minute speaking time. Rather than have arguments, let us try to comply with the time. Go raibh maith agaibh.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Dec 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I ask Members to be fair to their colleagues. I call Deputy Alan Farrell.