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Mortgage Interest Relief: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Sep 2023)

Catherine Connolly: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the motion. This is the third such motion. They have all been ruled out by the Government's vote. I am unhappy with a piecemeal approach to the housing crisis. I find myself unable not to support the motion, although it is discriminatory. It is not targeted, although it is calling for a targeted scheme from the Government and it does not say for...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (20 Sep 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 Bríd Smith - to discuss the scoping exercise into the death of Shane O’Farrell and need for a public inquiry. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae - to discuss the changing of the open season order removing four species of duck...

Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Sep 2023)

Catherine Connolly: I hope so. I welcome the opportunity to participate in the debate. It is an important one. Deputy Ring has left the Chamber. While I agree with a lot he said, his former Taoiseach led the campaign to get rid of the Seanad if I remember. His story was told in a certain way with certain truths in it, told disingenuously. However, I agree with him on the points made about the absence of...

Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Sep 2023)

Catherine Connolly: That is a big gap at the moment.

Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Sep 2023)

Catherine Connolly: Okay. I am going to put that aside for the moment and make more general points. I have very mixed opinions on whether this is the right way to approach the matter. I believe it is an absolute illusion that we are giving power to a mayor. I respect the people of Limerick who have voted for it; I fully respect the democratic decision. However, I think it is an illusion that we are now...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft (20 Sep 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 89. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an aircraft (details supplied) which was on contract to the US military and which arrived at Shannon Airport at approximately 02.53 am on 6 September 2023, coming from Hunter US army airfield in Savannah in Georgia and returned to Shannon Airport at approximately 03.34 am on 7 September 2023, was authorised to carry weapons and/or...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Budget 2024 (20 Sep 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 164. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has received and considered the INTO’s pre-budget submission; if he will ensure that its four main demands are included in the upcoming budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40246/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (20 Sep 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 194. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform pursuant to a Labour Court recommendation (details supplied), for a status update on the process to increase pensions in payment to all pensioners in the An Post superannuation scheme; the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39686/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Budget 2024 (20 Sep 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 341. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she has received and considered the INTO’s pre-budget submission; to outline the nature of discussions, if any, with the Minister for Finance in relation to the inclusion of each of their four main demands in the upcoming Budget; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40247/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta (20 Sep 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 385. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht an ndéanfaidh sí punann réadmhaoine iomlán Údarás na Gaeltachta a chur ar fáil, lena n-áirítear talamh, suíomhanna, foirgnimh, eastáit tionsclaíochta agus ghnó, aonaid in eastáit agus tithe atá ina sheilbh ar fud na tíre; agus an ndéanfaidh...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Extradition Arrangements (20 Sep 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 686. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to detail the offence that is punishable by imprisonment in Ireland for a maximum period of at least one year referred to in a document (details supplied), in light of the fact that Ireland does not and has never maintained a conscription regime, or imposed any legal obligation to serve in the armed forces; and if she will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (20 Sep 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 1006. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to increase the mental health budget to 10% of the total health budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40437/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (20 Sep 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 1009. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to increase funding in Budget 2024 across a range of mental health areas, namely dual diagnosis, self-harm/suicide, early intervention in psychosis, eating disorders, ADHD and perinatal mental health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40440/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (20 Sep 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 1007. To ask the Minister for Health the progress to date on the programme for Government commitment to establish a national leadership role for mental health in the HSE; the timeline for the role to be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40438/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Measures (20 Sep 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 1008. To ask the Minister for Health the status of plans to reform the Mental Health Act 2001; the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40439/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (20 Sep 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 1046. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1375 of 25 July 2023, the status of the development of a primary care centre on Inisbofin; the status of the land transfer and acquisition of the site; if a design team has been appointed to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40734/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (20 Sep 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 1047. To ask the Minister for Health the details of the new surgical hub planned in advance of the delivery of the new permanent elective hospital in Merlin Park; the total projected cost of the surgical hub; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40735/23]

Situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Statements (13 Jul 2023)

Catherine Connolly: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this matter once again. I am not sure how many more times we can ask the Government to act. We have heard the deep concern and we have heard it deplore this but we have not seen it take any action. In the thorough speech of avoidance given by the Tánaiste today, it is crystal clear he takes pride in our leading by example at the UN but we fail to...

Situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Statements (13 Jul 2023)

Catherine Connolly: The clock is running.

Situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Statements (13 Jul 2023)

Catherine Connolly: I call Deputy Gino Kenny from People Before Profit Solidarity.