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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Accommodation (19 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 126. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the funding for the construction of affordable student accommodation in Galway, announced in November 2022; to clarify if the State will own or partially own the units, once built; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45734/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (19 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 137. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 111 of 21 September 2023, for a status update on the proposed new further education college in Galway city; the status of the development of the preliminary business case; if it has been completed and returned to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45733/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (19 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 189. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the timeline for when the promised modular building to accommodate the ASD unit at a school (details supplied) with be delivered and operational; the details of any engagement her Department has had with the property management company in this regard; the details of any engagement her Department has had with the school management and parent...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (19 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 246. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality in light of the current backlog in citizenship applications, her plans to allow for the taking of declarations and undertakings in naturalisation applications other than in citizenship ceremonies, as provided for in the Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (24 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: The Deputy is over time.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: Is that agreed? Not agreed.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: Táimid thar am.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: Go raibh maith agat a Theachta. The Taoiseach to respond. We are way over time.

Competition and Consumer Protection (Unfair Prices) Bill 2023: First Stage (24 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: Is the Bill opposed?

Competition and Consumer Protection (Unfair Prices) Bill 2023: First Stage (24 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (24 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: I thank the Deputy.

Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad (24 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: Seanad Éireann has passed the Screening of Third Country Transactions Bill 2022, without amendment.

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: I thank the Deputy.

Health Service Funding: Motion [Private Members] (24 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: Once again I want to thank Sinn Féin for giving us the opportunity to speak about health. There are many times when one could be given to despair making the same speeches over and over. Today, I confirm what my colleagues have said. The west of Ireland is the worst, with the exception of Cork hospital. Limerick hospital has the highest number of patients on trolleys. The hospital in...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Social Welfare Code (24 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 53. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the details of any engagement between her Department and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, and Youth with regard to the introduction of a payment equivalent to child benefit for all children in the international protection process, as promised in the White Paper to End Direct Provision and to...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Social Welfare Code (24 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: My question is specifically to ask what engagement there has been between the Department and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth with regard to the introduction of a payment equivalent to child benefit for all children in the international protection process. I say this conscious that it is something clearly set out in the White Paper, which is more than...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Social Welfare Code (24 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: I had the opportunity to read the reply and I have to say I am really disappointed with it. Half the reply is telling me that people have to be habitual residents. I know this. The purpose of the question was to ask about those seeking international protection. Clearly they do not have residency. This is the result of an unjust system set up more than 21 years ago. It was supposed to be...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Social Welfare Code (24 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: I know the Minister of State has given me the surrounding information. I do not need the surrounding information. I have all of the reports. I asked the specific question on what engagement the Department has had. The Minister of State has told me, and I appreciate it, that there will be a payment. Is this the payment as set out in the White Paper? Is this what the Minister of State is...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Social Welfare Code (24 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: I apologise for going over time.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Citizens Information Services (24 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: We are moving on to a grouping of questions and I ask Members to be cognisant of the time.