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Questions on Proposed Legislation (9 Nov 2016)

Catherine Connolly: I asked the Taoiseach to express outrage that there were 51 people on trolleys.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (9 Nov 2016)

Catherine Connolly: I asked the Taoiseach to comment on 51 people on trolleys.

An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Uisce faoi Úinéireacht Phoiblí) (Uimh. 2) 2016: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Water in Public Ownership) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Nov 2016)

Catherine Connolly: Tá sé tábhachtach anois tacaíocht a thabhairt don phrionsabal go mbeidh an Rialtas go léir freagrach as an gcóras uisce poiblí agus go bhfanfaidh an acmhainn seo faoi úinéireacht phoiblí agus faoi bhainistíocht phoiblí. I am delighted to have an opportunity to contribute to this debate. I pay tribute to my colleague, Deputy Joan...

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2016)

Catherine Connolly: I understand Deputy Mick Barry is sharing time.

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2016)

Catherine Connolly: I shall start on a positive note and welcome the €5 increases for almost all social welfare payments and the new provisions for the self-employed that go some way to addressing the unequal way they are treated, including the provision of an invalidity pension and the extension of treatment benefits including access to dental and optical benefits. To delay such necessary changes until...

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2016)

Catherine Connolly: I understand Deputy Eamon Ryan is sharing time.

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2016)

Catherine Connolly: Gabh mo leithscéal, but it is now Deputy Carey's time.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (9 Nov 2016)

Catherine Connolly: 99. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students that have been refused a SUSI grant due to the fact they could not comply with the rigid requirement for specific documentation in relation to proof of address and, more particularly, in relation to those students who live with a relative and-or a friend and do not have utility bills but notwithstanding that it is their...

Irish Sign Language Report: Motion (10 Nov 2016)

Catherine Connolly: I am delighted to take part in the debate and welcome everyone in the Visitors Gallery, including the interpreters. I pay tribute to the Oireachtas committee and its Chairman. I also pay tribute to Senator Mark Daly and the other Senators who persisted in pursuing this matter. It is nearly three years since the Seanad defeated by three votes the last attempt to do something about the...

Irish Sign Language Report: Motion (10 Nov 2016)

Catherine Connolly: Okay, I apologise and take that back. I was upset because I listened to the Minister of State very positively but then I looked at the bullet points relating to difficulties and one in particular jumped out at me, namely, the assertion that there was no benefit to having a three year plan. That is exactly what is necessary in legislation, that we would have built-in targets and built-in...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (10 Nov 2016)

Catherine Connolly: A Christmas present, is it?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (10 Nov 2016)

Catherine Connolly: Can we just reserve our position on that and let me think about it?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (10 Nov 2016)

Catherine Connolly: They are coming in on 13 December?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (10 Nov 2016)

Catherine Connolly: It is difficult for us because this keeps coming up. We made a decision that we would look at it and that is what the Chairman is confirming.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (10 Nov 2016)

Catherine Connolly: That is a timetable to make a decision on how we will progress it.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (10 Nov 2016)

Catherine Connolly: I agree with that. Where will this come back before us? This is a question of value for money in the investments. We have other issues to discuss today and I have no wish to delay, but this came up under the Comptroller and Auditor General's report. He did not raise it, but that was the way it came before us. I raised it. I remember that, on the day, Mr. Kelly was perfectly honest and...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (10 Nov 2016)

Catherine Connolly: It would be great to get the view of the Comptroller and Auditor General in respect of where it will come up in future.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (10 Nov 2016)

Catherine Connolly: NTMA is actively reviewing its policy as we speak. Is that correct?

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 94 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: National Asset Management Agency Sale of Project Eagle (Resumed) (10 Nov 2016)

Catherine Connolly: While we are on the issue of witnesses, will we come back under any other business? We have invited just about everyone but we have failed to invite Fortress. Maybe we might come back to that at the end.

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 94 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: National Asset Management Agency Sale of Project Eagle (Resumed) (10 Nov 2016)

Catherine Connolly: It completes the circle.