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An Garda Síochána: Motion [Private Members] (4 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: I thank the Regional Group for the motion. I support the tenor of the motion, although there are one or two things it calls for which I do not agree with. I fully support what the Deputies are trying to do in putting the spotlight on the retention, recruitment, and morale problems, particularly in recognising that the morale in the force is declining and is currently at an all-time low....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (4 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: The Deputy is over time.

An Garda Síochána: Motion [Private Members] (4 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: I ask Deputy Noel Grealish to move the motion, and I thank him for his dramatic entrance.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Agriculture Schemes (4 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: Ceart go leor.

Prelude (4 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: Táimíd réidh chun tús a chur le seisiún na Dála. We are ready to begin if Members could make their way to the Chamber. Ní féidir tús a chur leis an seisiún gan na hAirí agus na Teachtaí Dála. We cannot begin without the Ministers. The Minister of State for the first issue is here but we cannot proceed. For the second Topical...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (4 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 Michael Healy-Rae - To discuss the backlog being experienced by those waiting for a driving test. Deputy Darren O'Rourke - To discuss...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (4 Oct 2023)

Catherine Connolly: Tosaimíd le huimhir a dó.

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

Catherine Connolly: 45. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on a report (details supplied) by the UN special rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42927/23]

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

Catherine Connolly: 46. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade what representations he has made to the Government of the United States of America to close the detention facilities at Guantánamo Bay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42928/23]

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

Catherine Connolly: 47. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade what engagement he has had with his EU and UN counterparts on the issue of the closure of the detention facilities at Guantánamo Bay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42929/23]

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.