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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (5 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 256. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to increase education ties between Ireland and the United States of America; the efforts being made in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3235/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (5 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 398. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of four wheel drive vehicles in the Galway Garda division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3237/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Funding (5 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 454. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the budget allocation for the Labour Court and the Workplace Relations Commission in 2018, 2019 and 2020, in tabular form. [3236/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicle Grants (5 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 998. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the grants available for electric cars in view the fact that some models are excluded from the SEAI grant; the reason for same in further view of the fact that persons are being encouraged to reduce their carbon footprint; and his plans to address the matter. [2727/20]

An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: An Dara Céim - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Second Stage (19 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I call Deputy Catherine Murphy, who is sharing time with Deputy Gary Gannon.

An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: An Dara Céim - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Second Stage (19 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: Tá mé ag roinnt mo chuid ama leis an Teachta McNamara. Tá mo chuid ama srianta, so díreoidh mé ar an ábhar atá faoi chaibidil againn. Is é sin an Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020. Ní mór dom a rá go bhfuil gá leis an reachtaíocht. Tuigim...

An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: Gabh my leithscéal, a Cheann Comhairle, but I do not understand the logic behind that.

An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: It is no reflection on you, a Cheann Comhairle, but this is rushed legislation. We understood that it had to be passed by 5 o'clock because of health and safety and because of staff. I appreciate we are trying to reach a consensus but it is becoming more difficult. We have talked about the definition section and agreed to it, but it should not have been agreed to. I support Deputy...

An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I welcome the attempt to come to some agreement on this. I used the word "draconian" and I will use it again. There is no doubt in my mind that this is absolutely draconian legislation. I have read it in detail, which has been difficult because of the manner in which it was presented to us. I know the staff are under pressure. It is almost impossible to have a rational debate about this...

An Bille um Bearta Éigeandála ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail (Covid-19), 2020: An Dara Céim - Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (26 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I dtús báire, ba mhaith liom comhbhrón a chur in iúl do na teaghlaigh atá ag déileáil le bás a mhuintire de bharr an víris seo. Níl sé éasca dóibh agus níl sé éasca a bheith sa Dáil arís ag cur reachtaíocht éigeandála tríd an Dáil. Tá cuid den reachtaíocht seo iontach...

An Bille um Bearta Éigeandála ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail (Covid-19), 2020: An Dara Céim - Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (26 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: Ba mhaith liom cúrsaí a shoiléiriú ag an bpointe seo. I want to clarify matters at this point. The Minister's speech on finance has just been circulated so we will take that as read.

An Bille um Bearta Éigeandála ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail (Covid-19), 2020: An Dara Céim - Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (26 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: It is slightly different. We will take contributions on finance now. These are five-minute contributions from each party. I wanted to clarify that, as there was some slight confusion.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (26 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: That concludes this session. Deputy Burke wishes to make an announcement regarding the Order of Business.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (26 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I am informed that the changes relate to providing a slot for the social welfare brief, so Members will be able to ask questions. That is my information at this point. Perhaps, subject to clarification, we can return to that point. Deputy Flanagan, you are here to take health.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (26 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I am just clarifying matters. We have finished with regard to finance and we are moving on as agreed. I thought the next section is on housing but it is health.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (26 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: You are correct, Deputy Shortall, that it was not mentioned this morning. I understand that the Minister for Finance was to deal with finance and social protection and that did not happen, so an extra slot is being included for social protection. It is extra time. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (26 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I think that is in order. There was a meeting of the Business Committee earlier. I call Deputy Nash to make a point of order.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (26 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: We are dealing with the Department of Health.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (26 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I have advised the House that there will be an additional session. I understand from Deputy Paul Murphy that the only change that has been made is for an additional session to debate the social welfare measures, and while the proposal was not brought before the Business Committee, it has been agreed to. That is my understanding of the matter. Más féidir leis na Comhaltaí...

An Bille um Bearta Éigeandála ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail (Covid-19), 2020: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: Is that agreed? Agreed.