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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Enrolments (30 Nov 2023)

Catherine Connolly: I thank the Minister for clarifying the matter. It is my understanding that the boards of management are free to do what they want with regard to the criteria they set down. However, the catchment area would seem to be one of the most basic requirements, particularly if we are to align our policies with active travel and climate change. It makes no sense for people to be travelling out of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Enrolments (30 Nov 2023)

Catherine Connolly: The Minister might address the issue of alignment with policy.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Park-and-Ride Facilities (30 Nov 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 6. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 35 of 5 October 2023, the status of the roll out of park-and-ride in Galway city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52832/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Park-and-Ride Facilities (30 Nov 2023)

Catherine Connolly: Tagraím do chóras páirceáil agus taistil i nGaillimh. Tá mé ag iarraidh soiléiriú a fháil ó thaobh aon dul chun cinn atá déanta, ag cur san áireamh gur chuir na comhairleoirí, mé féin san áireamh, é isteach mar chuspóir beagnach 20 bliain ó shin. I am looking for an update on the status of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Park-and-Ride Facilities (30 Nov 2023)

Catherine Connolly: I thank the Minister for the clarification regarding the N6 junction 19 proposals, the N83 and the improvements for Oranmore and the railway station. I will return to where I started. Almost 20 years ago, we put a proposal that park and ride be rolled out on the east and west into the city development plan. Twenty years later, we are being told that there is work on the east side. There...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Park-and-Ride Facilities (30 Nov 2023)

Catherine Connolly: I am reluctant to blame a planning system that successive Governments have run down completely. We were in Mayo last week where planning vacancies were pointed out so I am not going down that route. I place the responsibility firmly on the Government. I cannot describe the frustration. The traffic in Galway has been like this for years. In my opinion, it has been allowed to be left...

Estimates for Public Services 2023: Message from Select Committee (30 Nov 2023)

Catherine Connolly: The Select Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimate for public services for the service of the year ending 31 December 2023: Votes 26.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (30 Nov 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 41. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 69 of 5 October 2023, the status of the feasibility study on light rail in Galway, which is being undertaken as part of the development of the Galway Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy; the details of the engagement between the National Transport Authority and local groups in the development of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (30 Nov 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 123. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills what engagement she or her Department has had with post-primary schools in Galway with a view to implementing a common application system along the lines of the Limerick Area Post-Primary Schools Common Application System; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52863/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (30 Nov 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 219. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to call for a comprehensive international arms embargo to be placed on Israel; the details of any engagement he has had at EU and UN level in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50113/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Travel (30 Nov 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 212. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his most recent visit to Israel/Palestine; if he made a request to visit Gaza; if any such request was granted or refused; the reasons given for any refusal; the reason he did not visit Gaza on this trip; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52856/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (30 Nov 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 242. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to formally recognise the state of Palestine, as per the commitment in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50114/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (30 Nov 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 244. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the details of Ireland's financial and in-kind assistance to Ukraine since February 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52857/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (30 Nov 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 415. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if recipients of the disablement pension and the unemployability supplement are entitled to receive the winter 2023 and January 2024 cost-of-living bonus payments; if not, the reason for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53102/23]

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2023: Motion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

Catherine Connolly: I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the motion on horse and greyhound funding. On Wednesday, 29 November 2023, on the question, "That the motion be agreed to", a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 80(2), that division must be taken now.

Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (29 Nov 2023)

Catherine Connolly: The Bill, which is considered to be a Dáil Bill in accordance with Article 20.2.1° of the Constitution, will be sent to the Seanad.

Teachtaireacht ó Roghchoiste - Message from Select Committee (29 Nov 2023)

Catherine Connolly: The Select Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands has completed its consideration of the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023, and has made amendments thereto.

Neutrality: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (29 Nov 2023)

Catherine Connolly: I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the motion regarding neutrality. On Tuesday, 28 November 2023, on the question, "That the amendment to the amendment be agreed to", a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 80(2), that division must be taken now.

Neutrality: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (29 Nov 2023)

Catherine Connolly: I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the motion regarding neutrality. On Tuesday, 28 November 2023, 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.

Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (29 Nov 2023)

Catherine Connolly: We are dealing with amendments Nos. 7 to 16, inclusive. That is going to conclude before we move on to Fifth Stage. All the discussions on Fifth Stage are general. I do not mind if the Minister of State comes in at this point.