Results 18,421-18,440 of 33,115 for speaker:Catherine Connolly
- Residential Tenancies and Valuation Bill 2020: Second Stage (28 Jul 2020)
Catherine Connolly: As no one else wants to speak, I will go back to the Minister to wrap up the debate. We will give him a minute to prepare because the debate has moved quicker than we anticipated. Deputy Andrews may come in, if he wishes.
- Residential Tenancies and Valuation Bill 2020: Second Stage (28 Jul 2020)
Catherine Connolly: Níl aon duine eile ag iarraidh labhairt, so rachaidh mé ar ais ag an Aire.
- Residential Tenancies and Valuation Bill 2020: Second Stage (28 Jul 2020)
Catherine Connolly: In accordance with an order of the Dáil on Friday, 24 July 2020, the division is postponed until after the Order of Business, which will be later today.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (28 Jul 2020)
Catherine Connolly: Táim ag díriú isteach inniu ag leibhéal Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí ar chúrsaí meabhairshláinte, mar atá déanta agam le breis agus ceithre bliana anuas. Tagraím go háirithe don bhearna atá ann ó thaobh easpa córas monatóireachta neamhspleách san earnáil seo. I could read out the question I raised in...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (28 Jul 2020)
Catherine Connolly: What has bedevilled mental health services is that language does not mean anything. I have asked for confirmation of when the independent monitoring body will be established. The Mental Health Commission has a completely different function. Indeed, when it produced its annual report it was absolutely damning regarding the absence of specific treatment plans, care plans, unsuitable...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Human Rights (28 Jul 2020)
Catherine Connolly: 30. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the treatment of Baha'i citizens and members of other religious minorities by the Iranian authorities; the assessment made of reports that members of the Baha'i minority in Iran are being prevented from obtaining identity cards; the steps he is taking in relation to the matter at an international level; and if he will make a...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Human Rights (28 Jul 2020)
Catherine Connolly: My question is very specific. I am seeking the Minister's view in regard to the treatment of Baha'i citizens and members of other religious minorities in the Islamic Republic of Iran. I particularly wish to know about the assessment made by the Minister or his Department of the reports that members of the Baha'i minority are being prevented from obtaining identity cards, and the steps taken...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Human Rights (28 Jul 2020)
Catherine Connolly: I thank the Minister for his reply. The reports of the UN special rapporteur on this issue are damning. The rapporteur has consistently raised concerns regarding the human rights situation of ethnic and religious minorities in the Islamic Republic of Iran and specifically in regard to Baha'i citizens. The Baha'i people are considered to be the largest non-Muslim and unrecognised minority...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Human Rights (28 Jul 2020)
Catherine Connolly: I thank the Minister for his direct response. The reason I mention this specific issue is that there are very strong reports that Baha'is in Iran cannot get identity cards and it is then impossible for them to access Government services, obtain a credit card, driver's licence or passport or buy property. This is in addition to all the other discriminatory practices they face in regard to...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Climate Change Policy (28 Jul 2020)
Catherine Connolly: I am conscious of the time. I am trying to get to as many Deputies in as I can.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ministerial Meetings (28 Jul 2020)
Catherine Connolly: I am anxious to let one more speaker in and we are running out of time. I am sticking rigidly to the time limits.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ministerial Meetings (28 Jul 2020)
Catherine Connolly: I will just get in one last question. I call Deputy Costello.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East Peace Process (28 Jul 2020)
Catherine Connolly: I will let the Minister answer and then Deputies Costello and Boyd Barrett will each have a minute to respond. I am stretching the time as far as I can.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East Peace Process (28 Jul 2020)
Catherine Connolly: I am stretching the time to allow the two Deputies back in. The rest of the answer will be in the Official Report. We are over the time and I am sorry. The two Deputies have one minute each and I ask them to stick to that minute, please.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East Peace Process (28 Jul 2020)
Catherine Connolly: We have run out of time, I am afraid. The Minister can make a quick comment.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East Peace Process (28 Jul 2020)
Catherine Connolly: I gave them a minute because they were grouped together.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East Peace Process (28 Jul 2020)
Catherine Connolly: I am giving the Minister a minute.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East Peace Process (28 Jul 2020)
Catherine Connolly: I thank the Minister for his brevity.
- Social Welfare (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (28 Jul 2020)
Catherine Connolly: We move on to Sinn Féin. A number of speakers are listed.
- Social Welfare (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (28 Jul 2020)
Catherine Connolly: The Deputy's other colleague is waiting to speak.