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- Second Anniversary of War in Ukraine: Statements (20 Feb 2024)
Catherine Connolly: In the brief time I have, I acknowledge the presence of the Ukrainian ambassador and I also reiterate my condemnation of the illegal invasion of Ukraine. The Tánaiste gave a very long speech of 12 pages in which he said, "Two years on, tragically, it seems that we are no closer to peace." I say it is more than tragic; it is deplorable. We have utterly failed to use our voice to bring...
- Second Anniversary of War in Ukraine: Statements (20 Feb 2024)
Catherine Connolly: I will stop but there was an interruption and both I and my colleague lost our train of thought as a result. It took all those deaths and all of that to make us write and take that little bit of action.
- Paediatric Orthopaedic and Urology Services: Motion [Private Members] (20 Feb 2024)
Catherine Connolly: I thank Sinn Féin for bringing forward this motion and for shining the spotlight on this. The first line of the motion "notes that, as of 13th February, 2024, there are 327 children listed as waiting on a scoliosis-related surgery with Children's Health Ireland (CHI), as compared to 312 in February 2017". That is despite promises, despite everything. I am not going to use my time to...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Pension Provisions (20 Feb 2024)
Catherine Connolly: 53. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection for an update on the long-term carers contribution scheme; the number of applications received to date; the number approved; the number rejected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8028/24]
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Pension Provisions (20 Feb 2024)
Catherine Connolly: I am looking for an update on the very welcome long-term carers contribution scheme, or the pension for carers. I am asking for all the details, specifically the number of applications to date, the numbers approved and rejected, and the number of applications the Minister expects under the scheme.
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Pension Provisions (20 Feb 2024)
Catherine Connolly: I started by welcoming the scheme and describing it as very positive. The figures the Minister has given are interesting. How many applications does the Minister anticipate? What analysis has been done on that? Of the 2,746 applications so far, 2,113 were from individuals. This means some applicants have registered for more than one care period. Does that mean they have done two 20-year...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Pension Provisions (20 Feb 2024)
Catherine Connolly: More information would be very helpful because it is a very positive scheme. I had a woman in my office who, for the first time, is applying for a payment in her own right, having minded someone for over 20 years. She did not get any payment. The breakdown would be very important because under the criteria, someone who worked more than 16 or 18 hours per week is not entitled to the...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Pension Provisions (20 Feb 2024)
Catherine Connolly: I might have a different view on that.
- Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (21 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 English as an additional language learners. Gino Kenny - To discuss St. John of Gods services and the HSE. Paul Murphy - To discuss historical sex abuse at...
- Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (21 Feb 2024)
Catherine Connolly: Before we move to the Regional Group, I will tell Members who are watching that this debate is moving quickly if they wish to speak on the Bill. I will shortly be going to the Minister.
- Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (21 Feb 2024)
Catherine Connolly: I am afraid we are going to finish at 5.30 p.m. Deputy Mattie McGrath is waiting to speak, but he is not going to get in. I gave some leniency regarding the subject, which nobody has really-----
- Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (21 Feb 2024)
Catherine Connolly: The Deputy is out of time anyway, as is Deputy McGrath. If Deputy Ó Murchú wishes to give over one minute of his time to the Minister to clarify-----
- Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (21 Feb 2024)
Catherine Connolly: We are wasting time. If he wishes to give the Minister a minute, that is fine. I will give the Minister one minute. Deputy McGrath is not going to get in.
- Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill 2022: From the Seanad (21 Feb 2024)
Catherine Connolly: Before I deal with Seanad amendment No. 1, the Minister wishes to speak.
- Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill 2022: From the Seanad (21 Feb 2024)
Catherine Connolly: I should point out, before the Minister continues, that I am allowing this because these are technical corrections and they are not up for debate. I am allowing this where the Minister makes his request for a direction.
- Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill 2022: From the Seanad (21 Feb 2024)
Catherine Connolly: Under the terms of Standing Order 196, I hereby direct the clerk to incorporate the changes as requested.
- Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill 2022: From the Seanad (21 Feb 2024)
Catherine Connolly: Seanad amendments Nos. 1, 9, 10, 27 and 28 are related and will be discussed together.
- Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill 2022: From the Seanad (21 Feb 2024)
Catherine Connolly: Whenever the Deputy wants.
- Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill 2022: From the Seanad (21 Feb 2024)
Catherine Connolly: Seanad amendments Nos. 2 to 8, inclusive, 11 to 15, inclusive, 20, 21, 36 and 37 are related and will be discussed together.
- Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill 2022: From the Seanad (21 Feb 2024)
Catherine Connolly: Seanad amendments Nos. 16, 29 and 35 are related and will be discussed together.