Results 17,601-17,620 of 33,115 for speaker:Catherine Connolly

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (4 Dec 2019)

Catherine Connolly: I thank the Minister for clarifying that. He answered about it very openly in the Dáil recently. The legislation dates from 2015. I know it is not fully operational. There have been more than 1,000 wards of court in that period. I was attempting to clarify how many people have had to go through the process and be deemed wards of court. That is okay and was on a separate day-----

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (4 Dec 2019)

Catherine Connolly: It still has not been commenced in full. The system where people are deemed wards of court is progressing until such a time as this office is up and running. We clarified that recently. The final two matters are Garda overtime and the cost of the asylum process. I welcome the fact that there are two committees. I wish that they had been set up much earlier in a proactive manner. The...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (4 Dec 2019)

Catherine Connolly: Does the other, chaired by Dr. Catherine Day, have a time limit?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (4 Dec 2019)

Catherine Connolly: Has any progress been made on multi-annual budgeting for the Garda? I understand that the Garda Commissioner stopped all overtime at some stage in the past year for a while. It is not the overtime that I am objecting to. What analysis has been done on overtime and how to deal with the multiple challenges facing the Garda in a more effective manner? The Department of Public Expenditure and...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (4 Dec 2019)

Catherine Connolly: I had asked what policy analysis had been carried out. That was a recommendation of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. I have the greatest respect for An Garda. I want to see more gardaí on the street and out among the communities. To do that, we have to use finances effectively. The money has to be allocated appropriately. I am not making an issue of overtime. I ask...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Island Communities (5 Dec 2019)

Catherine Connolly: 5. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development to outline the policies of his Department on the islands, as requested by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, with regard to the interdepartmental committee for island development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50938/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Island Communities (5 Dec 2019)

Catherine Connolly: This is a specific question relating to the Minister's policies for the islands. I have a particular interest because in Galway West we have four islands, namely, the three Aran Islands and Inishbofin. Thus, I have a particular interest in all of the islands. I want clarity on the Department's current policy on the islands.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Island Communities (5 Dec 2019)

Catherine Connolly: I welcome that a new rural policy will focus on the islands. I am a stickler for sticking to the question. What is the current policy of the Department in respect of the islands? A question by Deputy Calleary elicited the information that Ministers were all asked to come back with their current policies. The inaugural meeting of the interdepartmental committee on the policy for the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Island Communities (5 Dec 2019)

Catherine Connolly: It is Christmas time and I note the positive comments of the Minister of State, but the way to heaven is paved with good intentions and reassurances. We need far more than that. We need a policy and we will get one next year, which is welcome. However, as part of the consultation process, each Department has to say what its current policies are. There certainly seems to be a major gap in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: LEADER Programmes (5 Dec 2019)

Catherine Connolly: 7. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the Great Western Lakes project; if a copy of the feasibility study will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50640/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: LEADER Programmes (5 Dec 2019)

Catherine Connolly: I want to know the status of Great Western Lakes project and whether the feasibility study is available.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: LEADER Programmes (5 Dec 2019)

Catherine Connolly: I welcome that confirmation that the Minister of State will give me a copy. Public funds were given out for a feasibility study for a good project. I want to see where it is going to next, what has been learned and how can we roll it out, if it is effective, to other areas because local areas are crying out for projects. The Minister of State knows that. I can name Kilmaine and Shrule...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: LEADER Programmes (5 Dec 2019)

Catherine Connolly: I also hope they come forward with such a proposal. I am a little confused about whether there will be a cycle route.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Development Policy (5 Dec 2019)

Catherine Connolly: 14. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the interim progress reports of each of the six relevant local authorities in respect of the town and village pilot residential occupancy scheme will be published; when the final report will be published; the progress of the scheme to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50639/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Development Policy (5 Dec 2019)

Catherine Connolly: When will the interim reports regarding the six relevant local authorities involved in the very important town and village pilot residential occupancy scheme be published? I have previously raised this very important pilot project with the Minister. We need to learn from it and roll it out. What is its status?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Development Policy (5 Dec 2019)

Catherine Connolly: I thank the Minister for the update. I welcome that a final report will be published in the new year. I ask the Minister to confirm that will be done. This is a very important project. I was concerned that County Galway had been completely ignored by the project, but the Minister explained it is a pilot project which will be considered further. This is an urgent matter, as the Minister,...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Charities Regulation (5 Dec 2019)

Catherine Connolly: 20. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of applications received and consents given by the Charities Regulator pursuant to the Residential Institutions Redress Act 2002 and-or the Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Act 2012; the locations and acreage of the lands and premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50638/19]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Local Community Development Committees (5 Dec 2019)

Catherine Connolly: 21. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the recommendations, as outlined in the review of local community development committees; the status of the six recommendations; the timelines for completion in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50642/19]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Enhancement Programme Funding (5 Dec 2019)

Catherine Connolly: 25. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the communities and projects and the value of funding in Galway city and county allocated funding under the community facilities fund in 2018 and 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50641/19]

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (5 Dec 2019)

Catherine Connolly: I realise that the post-project review is recent and it is too early to ask about the recommendations. Nevertheless, there is confirmation they are being implemented, which I welcome. I also welcome the setting up of the special unit for 2040. It seems there is ongoing learning in respect of matters but regarding the four properties, the clarification that has been received is unnecessary,...