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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: He is not listening. It is okay.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I would like to say that Topical Issue slots are fiercely fought for and lots of people put in applications. In my role as Leas-Cheann Comhairle, I have been there myself trying to pick them. We desperately try to be fair and just. To walk out when your Topical Issue is picked and being answered is not acceptable.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: Verona Murphy - To discuss reasonable accommodations for State examinations for students who fall within the category of an English as an additional language learner. Patrick Costello - To discuss the ongoing arson attacks against...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: 117. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment how many businesses in County Galway are likely to qualify for the increased cost of business grant; what engagement his Department has had with Galway City and County Councils in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6740/24]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Gaeltacht Policy (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: 184. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 623 of 13 June 2023, the status of the preparation of language plans in respect of the 16 towns identified as possible Gaeltacht service towns following the consultation process in 2014; for a breakdown of the language plans completed to date, the language plans approved to-date, the towns...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: 185. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 624 of 13 June 2023, the status of plans for the designation of additional Irish language networks; the details of the proposed additional networks; the details of the engagement between her Department and Foras na Gaeilge in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6794/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: 197. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 109 of 6 December 2023, the status of the development of the new rural housing guidelines; the timeline for the publication of the guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6790/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: 198. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 108 of 6 December 2023, the status of the review by his Department of resources for the planning sector; the status of the development of the related Ministerial action plan; the timeline for the publication of the action plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6791/24]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Inland Fisheries (13 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: Before Deputy Ring comes back in, I would urge some caution in identifying people who are not in the Chamber. I understand the Deputy's passion on the issue he is raising but I urge caution.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Inland Fisheries (13 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I know that. I am thinking ahead.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (13 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Réada Cronin - To dicuss lack of school-places, home tuition and the unsatisfactory progress at the Convent of Mercy, Naas. Deputy Michael Ring - To discuss the investigations taking place at Inland Fisheries Ireland....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Schools Building Projects (13 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: Before the Minister comes back, Deputy Ó Murchú wants to speak briefly.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Special Educational Needs (13 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: Deputy Ó Ríordáin can come in on the supplementary question at the end.

Reform of the Television Licence Fee Model: Motion [Private Members] (13 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I thank Sinn Féin for the opportunity to speak on this topic. I wish we were talking about the importance of public service media. I am tired of disinformation and misinformation. The best way to deal with that is to have a trustworthy and diverse public service media that has a range of voices. If I have a chance, I might come back to that point in the context of Gaza and Israel and...

Estimates for Public Services 2024: Messages from Select Committees (13 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: The Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimate for Public Services for the service of the year ending on 31 December 2024: Vote 33. The Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimate for Public Services for the service...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (13 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (13 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (13 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I thank the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (13 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: 87. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 75 of 25 November 2023, the timeline for the publication of the final report of the review of the school transport scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6394/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (13 Feb 2024)

Catherine Connolly: 115. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps that her Department is taking to ensure that all children starting secondary school in Galway city and county will have a school place in their local area for the academic year 2024-2025; the details of any engagement she has had with parent representative groups in this regard in the current academic year; and if she will make a...