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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (3 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 1415. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the confirmation from the HSE that the amplification cycles used in PCR testing here runs between 40 and 45 amplification cycles, in view of the fact that the maximum number of amplification cycles should be 30 to 35 or fewer, as anything over 35 indicates the test is too sensitive, which increases the number of false positives. [33685/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Inspections (3 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 1517. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farm inspections carried out in Ireland in 2018 and 2019 under the nitrates directive and the nitrates action programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32716/20]

Flood Prevention Policies: Motion [Private Members] (4 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I thank the Minister. Are copies of his contribution available?

Flood Prevention Policies: Motion [Private Members] (4 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: We can check that because it is handy to have a copy for everyone. It is usually circulated.

Flood Prevention Policies: Motion [Private Members] (4 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I call on Deputy Thomas Gould.

Flood Prevention Policies: Motion [Private Members] (4 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this. I come from Galway city and represent the city and the county. The Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, who is present, is well aware of the problems in Galway. The latest one was in Clifden in early September when the Owenglen river surged unexpectedly and severely. It caused severe flooding damage. The rain was unexpected and the flooding was...

Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Act 2020: Motion (4 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: We will move on as no one from Sinn Féin is present.

Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Act 2020: Motion (4 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I thank the Minister for being here and for her approach in all of this. I will start on a positive note because I certainly do not agree with what she said. She has, however, taken the matter seriously and she has been in the Chamber on every occasion. It is important to acknowledge that. She has also given us a written speech on each occasion and I thank her for that. I will not...

Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Act 2020: Motion (4 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I am not letting the Deputy back in. The debate is over. If the Minister wants to clarify that point, it is up to her.

Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Act 2020: Motion (4 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: In accordance with Standing Order 80(2), the division is postponed until the weekly division time at 9.50 p.m.

Forestry (Planning Permission) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (4 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I must now deal with a postponed division relating to Second Stage of the Forestry (Planning Permission) (Amendment) Bill 2019 taken on Friday, 23 October 2020. On the question, "That the Bill be now read a Second Time", a division was claimed and, in accordance with Standing Order 80(2), that division must be taken now.

River Shannon Management Agency Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (4 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I must now deal with a postponed division relating to Second Stage of the River Shannon Management Agency Bill 2020, which took place on Tuesday, 3 November 2020. On the question, "That the amendment to the motion be made", a division was claimed and, in accordance with Standing Order 80(2), that division must be taken now.

Flood Prevention Policies: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (4 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the motion regarding flood prevention policies. This morning, on the question that the amendment to the motion be agreed to, a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 80(2), that division must be taken now.

Estimates for Public Services 2020: Message from Select Committee (4 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: The Select Committee on Transport and Communications Networks has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimates for public services for the service of the year ending on 31 December 2020: Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications.

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Gnó an Chomhchoiste (4 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: Gabh mo leithscéal, a Chathaoirligh, ach an mbaineann an caidreamh sin leis an Aire Stáit leis an mBille?

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Gnó an Chomhchoiste (4 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: Tá sé ceart chuile rud a chur as an áireamh nuair atá Bille os ár gcomhair. Ní bheidh muid in ann déileáil leis an mBille agus rudaí eile idir lámha againn. Ba chóir é sin a eagrú ar an lá seo agus déileáil leis an mBille. Sin an rud is práinní. Ní thuigim cén fáth go bhfuil moill ann....

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Gnó an Chomhchoiste (4 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: Tuigim anois.

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Gnó an Chomhchoiste (4 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: Ón gcruinniú deireanach, cheap mise nach raibh ach botún beag i gceist agus gur seoladh an Bille chuig an choiste mícheart ach anois tá sé beagáinín níos-----

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Gnó an Chomhchoiste (4 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: Tuigim.

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Gnó an Chomhchoiste (4 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: Cén fáth?