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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (4 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 48. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps being taken to support the humanitarian resettlement of those arbitrarily detained at Guantánamo Bay, in particular the 16 cleared detainees who remain at Guantánamo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42930/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (4 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 96. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to include compliance with the Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000, as well as the EU copyright directive, as a specified requirement in order to avail of the section 481 tax credit, in line with recommendation 8 of the May 2023 Report on Section 481 - Film Tax Credit by the Committee on Budgetary Oversight; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (4 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 97. To ask the Minister for Finance the details of any engagement between his Department and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht and Sport and Media with regard to the establishment of a stakeholder forum, in line with recommendation 14 of the May 2023 Report on Section 481 - Film Tax Credit by the Committee on Budgetary Oversight; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (4 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 123. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the details of any engagement between her Department and the Department of Finance with regard to the establishment of a stakeholder forum, in line with recommendation 14 of the May 2023 Report on Section 481 - Film Tax Credit by the Committee on Budgetary Oversight; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42918/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Foreshore Issues (4 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 134. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if a foreshore licence was required for the survey activity referred to in marine notices Nos. 46 and 47 of 2023; if so, to provide the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42873/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (4 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 236. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to raise the PhD stipend level to €25,000 per year, as recommended in the National Review of State Supports for PhD Researchers: First Report (May 2023); the details of any analysis carried out by his Department with regard to the implementation of this recommendation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42998/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (3 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: I am horrified at the Tánaiste's recent comments on the use of rifles to the effect that they are non-lethal. On this grouped question, it is really difficult to keep up with what is happening and with the logic of the Government. I deplore the Russian invasion of Ukraine; let us get that out of the way. However, we are a neutral country. We should offer any humanitarian assistance...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (3 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: I am not given to hyperbole or to exaggeration. I repeat my horror at what is happening in a neutral country. The Tánaiste shaking his head does not help the situation. Deputy Bríd Smith already mentioned the horror related to what Israel is doing in Palestine and we have really stood idly by, other than expressing our deep concern. I will give some figures from the European...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (3 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: Shaking your head does not-----

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (3 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: -----add to the argument.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (3 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: Absolutely, Tánaiste. I agree with you.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (3 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: Absolutely.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (3 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: It is what I am expecting Ireland to do.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (3 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 125. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 12 of 16 May 2023, to provide an update on Ireland's involvement in the EU Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine; the number of Defence Forces personnel deployed to the mission to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42547/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (3 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: We are moving on. We are way over time.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (3 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: We are over time. The Tánaiste will get a chance to come back.

Childcare Fees: Motion [Private Members] (3 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: In accordance with Standing Order 80(2), the division is postponed until the weekly division time on Wednesday, 4 October 2023.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (3 Oct 2023)

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 Carol Nolan - To discuss the replacement of Clara fire station in County Offaly. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin - To discuss the restoration of criminal barristers' pay. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae - To discuss the...

Childcare Fees: Motion [Private Members] (3 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: I am sharing time with Deputies Harkin and Joan Collins. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this topic. I support the intention of the motion and thank Sinn Féin for tabling it. Rather than focusing on temporary solutions, which are important to relieve the financial pressure, it is time to look at a new model. We have been struggling with this issue for some time. The...

School Transport 2023-2024: Statements (3 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this, however short our time is. In her speech, the Minister acknowledged that this is a vital service and pointed out that it is going now since 1967, which is 56 years. During that time it has proven to be a valuable service but completely limited and exclusionary. The Ombudsman for Children in his 2022 submission to the review on transport...