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Nature Restoration Law: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (5 Jul 2023)

Catherine Connolly: I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the nature restoration law, which took place on Wednesday, 5 July 2023. On the question, "That the amendment to the amendment to the motion be made", a division was claimed, and in accordance with Standing Order 80(2), that division must be taken now.

Nature Restoration Law: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (5 Jul 2023)

Catherine Connolly: Will the Deputies dissenting who are claiming a division please rise in their places?

Nature Restoration Law: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (5 Jul 2023)

Catherine Connolly: As fewer than ten Members have risen in their places I declare question is carried. In accordance with Standing Order 82 the names of the Deputies dissenting will be recorded in the Journal of the Proceedings of the Dáil.

Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: From the Seanad (5 Jul 2023)

Catherine Connolly: I echo what Deputy Funchion said about people listening to the debate and will not reiterate it. I fully support that. The Minister replied in respect of the appointment of Sheila Nunan and cannot comment on it. The problem is that if those negotiations had taken place prior to the creation of the scheme, perhaps it would be more comprehensive. Perhaps it would have taken away the...

Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: From the Seanad (5 Jul 2023)

Catherine Connolly: I have raised only two issues. One is whether the woman asked for her name to be removed. The other issue relates to discussing it in the Dáil.

Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: From the Seanad (5 Jul 2023)

Catherine Connolly: I notice that a group of amendments have been taken together. Amendment No. 1 is in relation to conclusion dates, so I have no idea why that is there. Deputy Funchion has asked that question, and I will repeat it. First, I want to thank the Department for its work. When I attended the Irish-language committee today, I realised that there is an extraordinary number of vacancies in the...

Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Temporary Solidarity Contribution) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2023)

Catherine Connolly: Amendments Nos. 15 and 16 have been ruled out of order

Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Temporary Solidarity Contribution) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2023)

Catherine Connolly: Amendment No. 17 has been ruled out of order.

Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Temporary Solidarity Contribution) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2023)

Catherine Connolly: Amendments Nos. 18 and 19 have been ruled out of order.

Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: From the Seanad (5 Jul 2023)

Catherine Connolly: Amendments Nos. 1, 3 to 6, inclusive, 11, 12, 15, 17, 18, 22, 23, 57 to 59, inclusive, and 61 are related and will be discussed together.

Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Temporary Solidarity Contribution) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2023)

Catherine Connolly: Amendments Nos. 12 to 14, inclusive, are related and will be taken together.

Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Temporary Solidarity Contribution) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2023)

Catherine Connolly: Amendments Nos. 4 to 9, inclusive, have been ruled out of order.

Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Temporary Solidarity Contribution) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2023)

Catherine Connolly: Amendment No. 10 has been ruled out of order.

Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Temporary Solidarity Contribution) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2023)

Catherine Connolly: Amendment No. 11 has been ruled out of order.

Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Temporary Solidarity Contribution) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2023)

Catherine Connolly: The amendments are not being pressed. Did Deputy Bríd Smith want to say something?

Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Temporary Solidarity Contribution) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2023)

Catherine Connolly: We are on amendments Nos. 1 and 2 and I have allowed some latitude. The amendments are not being pressed.

Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Temporary Solidarity Contribution) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2023)

Catherine Connolly: The amendments are not being pressed. Deputy Smith's has been ruled out of order and is off the agenda. I have allowed latitude in relation to it. I am sure the Minister of State might come back in due course about the issues Deputy Smith raised.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Jul 2023)

Catherine Connolly: I thank the Deputy.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Jul 2023)

Catherine Connolly: I thank the Deputy.

Nature Restoration Law: Motion [Private Members] (5 Jul 2023)

Catherine Connolly: I welcome the opportunity to take part in this debate. I thank Deputies Fitzmaurice, Harkin and McNamara. It was not a motion that I could cosign, but I recognise their bona fides and I see where they are coming from. It is important that a focus is placed on this very significant initiative from Europe in order to ensure fulsome information goes out. That it is voluntary in nature and...