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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Inland Fisheries (13 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I know that. I am thinking ahead.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (13 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: 87. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 75 of 25 November 2023, the timeline for the publication of the final report of the review of the school transport scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6394/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (13 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: 115. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps that her Department is taking to ensure that all children starting secondary school in Galway city and county will have a school place in their local area for the academic year 2024-2025; the details of any engagement she has had with parent representative groups in this regard in the current academic year; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pleananna Oideachais (13 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: 312. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills maidir le Ceist Pharlaiminte No. 77 of 29 Samhain 2023, an dtabharfaidh sí soiléiriú ar an dul chun cinn atá déanta maidir leis an bplean chun beartas cuimsitheach don Ghaeilge sa chóras oideachais, idir leibhéal an oideachais réamhscoile agus leibhéal an oideachais do mhúinteoirí, a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (13 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: 313. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to develop school catchment areas that would be applicable nationwide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6461/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (13 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: 562. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for the independent regulation of CAMHS under the Mental Health Act 2001, as recommended in a report (details supplied); the timeline for same; the reason for the delay in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6106/24]

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (14 Feb 2024)

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: Verona Murphy - To discuss reasonable accommodations for State examinations for students who fall within the category of an English as an additional language learner. Patrick Costello - To discuss the ongoing arson attacks against...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: Deputy, please.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I ask the Deputy to stay for the Topical Issue matter.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: He is not listening. It is okay.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I would like to say that Topical Issue slots are fiercely fought for and lots of people put in applications. In my role as Leas-Cheann Comhairle, I have been there myself trying to pick them. We desperately try to be fair and just. To walk out when your Topical Issue is picked and being answered is not acceptable.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: There is also a choice to withdraw.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: The clock is running.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: We are under pressure for time

Business Costs for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion [Private Members] (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I thank the Regional Group for this motion. It is putting the spotlight on something extremely important. It is a practical motion. It asks for a task force and an interim measure. It recognises the absence of access to affordable housing and housing in general. The only little problem I have is with the language to abolish the welfare trap. It is put in a very negative way. What the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: Is mian liom filleadh ar mhuintir na Palaistíne agus an cinedhíothú atá ar siúl ag Rialtas Iosrael faoi láthair. I ndáiríre, is sléacht gan trua gan taise atá ar siúl. Inné, bhain an Taoiseach úsáid as focail láidre, cáinteacha maidir le hIosrael agus cuirim fáilte roimh na focail sin. Ar ndóigh,...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I welcome the fact that the Taoiseach has called for the suspension of the agreement. That is progress. There are many things we could have done up to now but we did not; we stood idly by. We are out of keeping with people on the ground in Ireland, who are crying out for leadership and saying, "Please do not do this in my name". I would like to have raised the issue of the hospital in...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: It is intolerable that Netanyahu thinks he can get away with a ground invasion and we have President Biden saying, "Do not do that unless you have a plan." Those are not strong words. That is something the Taoiseach needs to make crystal clear to President Biden when he goes to America. I did not call for the withdrawal of the Israeli ambassador. I am finding it very difficult to stick...

Recent Developments in Northern Ireland: Statements (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I call Deputy Conway-Walsh. This is a five-minute slot.

Recent Developments in Northern Ireland: Statements (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I will move on to the Regional Group and then go to Deputy Cathal Crowe, as the Regional Group expects to be up next.