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Public Accounts Committee: Teagasc Financial Statements 2017 (4 Oct 2018)

Catherine Connolly: I understand that and we are listening to that at Government level all of the time-----

Public Accounts Committee: Teagasc Financial Statements 2017 (4 Oct 2018)

Catherine Connolly: I accept that it crosses all Departments all of the time.

Public Accounts Committee: Teagasc Financial Statements 2017 (4 Oct 2018)

Catherine Connolly: For me, the risk at a political level is that when something crosses a number of Departments, no one really takes charge. I am asking about Teagasc's research team on the ground-----

Public Accounts Committee: Teagasc Financial Statements 2017 (4 Oct 2018)

Catherine Connolly: Teagasc is the lead authority for a number of the actions under the mitigation plan, so if I look this time next year in the annual statements, will I be able to see a report from Teagasc saying it has met its target, it has not met its target, it is on course to reach its targets or it is not on course to reach them? Will we see that kind of detail?

Public Accounts Committee: Teagasc Financial Statements 2017 (4 Oct 2018)

Catherine Connolly: I understand that and I do not mean be curt-----

Public Accounts Committee: Teagasc Financial Statements 2017 (4 Oct 2018)

Catherine Connolly: I would be happier with accountability. I may have picked him up wrong but Professor Boyle said earlier that climate change is not visible. It is very visible. We see it practically every day. Plans have been set with clear objectives and I would like to see Teagasc, as the lead authority, saying what targets it has met, what targets it has not met and explaining the reasons. There is a...

Public Accounts Committee: Teagasc Financial Statements 2017 (4 Oct 2018)

Catherine Connolly: To look at some practical things, on page 94 of the accounts, I wish to examine the financial charges. If the other speakers are going to look at these details, I will stop and let them do so. There was a big jump between 2016 and 2017 in financial charges. It went from €95,000 up to €439,000. Will the witnesses clarify those financial charges for me?

Public Accounts Committee: Teagasc Financial Statements 2017 (4 Oct 2018)

Catherine Connolly: I ask the Chair that we note that because there is a significant difference. On the grants to private colleges on note 28 which is on page 94 as well, will the witnesses explain that to me? There are three colleges, one of which is in my county although Mountbellew is not in my area. Will the witnesses explain the rationale behind that?

Public Accounts Committee: Teagasc Financial Statements 2017 (4 Oct 2018)

Catherine Connolly: We understand that, but what is the framework for governance of it and monitoring it?

Public Accounts Committee: Teagasc Financial Statements 2017 (4 Oct 2018)

Catherine Connolly: I have many more questions but I will stop.

Housing: Motion [Private Members] (3 Oct 2018)

Catherine Connolly: I have two minutes to contribute, therefore, I will be blunt and to the point. I listened this morning as the Taoiseach responded to Leaders' Question and his replies were pathetic, insulting and irresponsible - pathetic and insulting, I can live with, but irresponsible, I can not. When he traded insults across the floor and accused us of being ideologically bound by certain things, he was...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (3 Oct 2018)

Catherine Connolly: 211. To ask the Minister for Health the timeline for the publication of the medical guidelines for the termination of pregnancy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40288/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (3 Oct 2018)

Catherine Connolly: 212. To ask the Minister for Health the person or persons responsible for the publication of the medical guidelines for the termination of pregnancy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40289/18]

Mental Health (Renewal Orders) Bill 2018: Second Stage (2 Oct 2018)

Catherine Connolly: I, too, will be supporting this Bill. It is important to put the Bill into context. Tomorrow it will be five months since Mr. Justice Gerard Hogan gave his judgment on 3 May. The Minister of State has quoted the judge's language very directly. Mr. Justice Hogan gave the Government a window of opportunity up to 8 November 2018. Mr. Justice Hogan directed an "immediate and imperative...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Arts Funding (2 Oct 2018)

Catherine Connolly: I am glad the Minister is expressing concern. I want her to clarify who has been appointed today. The question I asked, further to previous questions, was how much money has been given to date. The Minister referred to €250,000 at a particular time. The concerns did not arise today or yesterday but have been ongoing for some time. Serious questions arise concerning the manner of...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Arts Funding (2 Oct 2018)

Catherine Connolly: Is she the new CEO?

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Arts Funding (2 Oct 2018)

Catherine Connolly: I appreciate the Minister taking a hands-on approach in as much as she can do that but she is not answering my question. I come from a bilingual city, chathair dhátheangach. I asked the Minister a specific question about the Irish language officer. It would have been helpful if she had responded. With regard to governance structures, if we have learned anything, even with the most...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Arts Funding (2 Oct 2018)

Catherine Connolly: 64. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount of moneys provided to Galway 2020 to date; the details of the robust project management structures in place at Galway 2020; the name of the Irish language officer at Galway 2020; when the Irish language officer was appointed; the period of time for which he or she was appointed; and if the Minister will make a...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Arts Funding (2 Oct 2018)

Catherine Connolly: The background for my question is Galway as European Capital of Culture. It is a very specific question about how much money has been given to project 2020, the robust project management structures in place, whether an Irish language officer has been appointed, if so when, and the name of that officer.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (2 Oct 2018)

Catherine Connolly: 75. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht cad é stádas Bhille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla; cén dáta a fhoilseofar an bille; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [39819/18]