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Report of the Farrelly Commission: Statements (1 May 2025)

Catherine Connolly: I came in especially to listen; I did not think my turn would come up today. I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for his contribution and dedication on this, as well as the Acting Chair who took over, Deputy Fleming. I thank the whistleblowers. I thank the Minister for rearranging the debate. In her opening speech, she said at the heart of the report was Grace. I cannot think of...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (1 May 2025)

Catherine Connolly: Baineann mo cheist leis an gcreat náisiúnta pleanála athbhreithnithe. Is cúis imní agus díomá araon a laghad tuisceana atá ann sa phlean sin. It really is a serious worry to me that there is a complete absence in the national planning framework of an understanding in regard to the Irish language and the serious emergency in the Gaeltacht. In almost...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Schemes (1 May 2025)

Catherine Connolly: Tá sé ceart go leor, fuair mé an cheist i mBéarla.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Schemes (1 May 2025)

Catherine Connolly: I thank the Minister. It is more than a year since the carer's referendum was overwhelmingly rejected. Almost 74% of those who voted said "No". The big issue that came up was the abolition of the means test on foot of the figure the Minister referred to of more than 99,000. Of course, many other carers get absolutely nothing. There are some suggestions that the figure in this regard is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Schemes (1 May 2025)

Catherine Connolly: I do not doubt the bona fides of the Minister, but the referendum was overwhelmingly rejected because of the false narrative that was played out, hypocrisy and a failure to recognise that we cannot function as a society without carers, the vast majority of whom are women and are not paid. We need to recognise that. While I welcome the changes that have been made, which are positive, it is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Schemes (1 May 2025)

Catherine Connolly: An interdepartmental committee was set up on this.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Schemes (1 May 2025)

Catherine Connolly: On this.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Schemes (1 May 2025)

Catherine Connolly: I ask the Minister to clarify the position for me.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Schemes (1 May 2025)

Catherine Connolly: I understand there was a review of the carer's allowance.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Schemes (1 May 2025)

Catherine Connolly: 91. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when the means test for carer’s allowance will be abolished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20503/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Schemes (1 May 2025)

Catherine Connolly: Tá fhios againn go mothaíonn na cúramóirí baile nach bhfuil mórán tacaíocht á fháil acu ach amháin an liúntas cúramóra, agus fiú ansin tá means test i gceist. Cén uair a bheidh an Aire ag fáil réidh leis an tástáil achmhainne? Tá riachtanas ann fáil réidh leis.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: White Papers (1 May 2025)

Catherine Connolly: 17. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the implementation plan 2025-2026 of the White Paper on Enterprise has been published; the progress made to support indigenous enterprises since the publication of the white paper; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20529/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Human Rights (1 May 2025)

Catherine Connolly: 28. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 6 of 20 February 2025, if the action plan on business and human rights has now been published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20528/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (1 May 2025)

Catherine Connolly: 100. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when the means test for disability allowance will be abolished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20504/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: School Meals Programme (1 May 2025)

Catherine Connolly: 116. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection what engagement his Department had with the Department of Education in relation to additional expenses being incurred by island schools in the delivery of the school meals programme, whereby island schools are required to fund the transport of meals to the island and from the quay to the school; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (1 May 2025)

Catherine Connolly: 129. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No 160 of 9 April 2025, when the report on benchmarking and indexing working age social protection rates will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20505/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: School Meals Programme (1 May 2025)

Catherine Connolly: 162. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of island schools receiving the school meals programme; if he is satisfied with the way in which the programme is operating on island schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17120/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Relations (1 May 2025)

Catherine Connolly: 209. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the engagement he has had with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment in relation to diversifying our economy, with particular regard to the development of indigenous industries and the identification of markets for our goods and services outside of the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16471/25]