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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Health Services Waiting Lists (21 Sep 2023)

Catherine Connolly: We are way over time.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Health Services Waiting Lists (21 Sep 2023)

Catherine Connolly: The Deputy will get a chance to come back in.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Health Service Executive (21 Sep 2023)

Catherine Connolly: Will Deputy Shortall let the Minister of State finish?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Health Service Executive (21 Sep 2023)

Catherine Connolly: The Deputy should not interrupt.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Health Service Executive (21 Sep 2023)

Catherine Connolly: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Children's Hospital (21 Sep 2023)

Catherine Connolly: A minute's reflection is very long. We never quite make it. That was about 15 seconds.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care Services (21 Sep 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 41. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on the reopening of the day centre in Áras Mhic Dara in Carraroe; the reason the day centre did not reopen on 11 September 2023, as planned; if the promised bus service is in place to date; to clarify whether the promised nursing role has been filled to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40728/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (21 Sep 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 46. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1373 of 25 July 2023, to provide a status update on the Strategic Assessment Report/ Preliminary Business Case for the new emergency department, women and children's block at University Hospital Galway; the timeline for the completion of the SAR/PBC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40729/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (21 Sep 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 105. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills pursuant to the Public Service Apprenticeship Plan, the status of the commitment for all local authorities and the HSE to recruit at least five craft apprenticeships annually; to clarify how the implementation of this commitment will be monitored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40733/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (21 Sep 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 111. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 121 of 1 June 2023, for a status update on the proposed new further education college in Galway city; the status of the development of the preliminary business case; if it has been completed and returned to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40732/23]

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...