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Food Costs and High Grocery Bills: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 May 2023)

Catherine Connolly: I know things have moved quickly so I am sure people have been taken unawares. With the Minister of State's patience, I will give just a couple of seconds, literally, and then we will move on to him. The debate has moved much quicker than anticipated. Táim ag dul go dtí an Rialtas anois agus an Aire Stáit, an Teachta Calleary.

Europe Day: Statements (9 May 2023)

Catherine Connolly: We are here not to commemorate but to reflect, as my colleague rightly said, on our 50-year membership of the European Union. It has been 73 years since the Schuman Declaration, and it might be worth looking at what that declaration said. It stated, "The solidarity in production ... [of steel and coal between France and Germany] will make it plain that any war between France and Germany...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 May 2023)

Catherine Connolly: There are two questions now left. With the co-operation of the Taoiseach I will take the last two.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 May 2023)

Catherine Connolly: I want to stay with the theme of homelessness, in the context of Galway city. The Taoiseach's comment that homelessness is a stain on society is a self-serving myth. It is a stain on the policies of successive Governments, including the current one. The Taoiseach said we should ensure people do not experience homelessness for too long and get them in and out. The difficulty in Galway is...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 May 2023)

Catherine Connolly: The housing report.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Primary Medical Certificates (9 May 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 70. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 76 of 7 March 2023, the status of the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal; when he expects the new board to be in place; the details of the body that will provide the facilities and secretarial service to the board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21524/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (9 May 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 202. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a report (details supplied); the steps he intends to take on foot of that report; the consideration given to introducing affordable ‘climate tickets’ for public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21755/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (9 May 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 203. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions he has had with Dublin Bus to establish the reasons for its discontinuance of change receipts; the way in which passengers can recoup overpayment of fares in such circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21756/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (9 May 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 204. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware that, in Dublin, monthly public transport for all means of public transport tickets are only available to employees; the reason such monthly public transport tickets are not universally available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21757/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (9 May 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 728. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of apprenticeships currently being undertaken in each local authority area; the disciplines in which those apprenticeships are being undertaken; the number of apprenticeships offered in each local authority area, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21595/23]

Construction Safety Licensing Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 May 2023)

Catherine Connolly: Fáiltím roimh an deis píosa cainte a dhéanamh faoin mBille seo, is é sin an Bille um Cheadúnú Sábháilteachta Foirgníochta. Is Bille thar a bheith tábhachtach é, le 60 leathanach agus 63 mír laistigh de naoi gCuid. Is Bille téagartha é i ndáiríre agus tá sceideal ann freisin a chlúdaíonn na...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Electric Vehicles (4 May 2023)

Catherine Connolly: I thank the Minister. He will get an opportunity to come back in.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (4 May 2023)

Catherine Connolly: You will get a chance to come back in, Minister.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (4 May 2023)

Catherine Connolly: Deputy Leddin wishes to come in.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ports Policy (4 May 2023)

Catherine Connolly: We are over time but will be returning to the same topic.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (4 May 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 49. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 54 of 2 March 2023, if he will provide a status update on the promised feasibility study for light rail in Galway; the timeline for the feasibility study; the status of the specialist team tasked with assisting the National Transport Agency in the updating of the Galway Transport Strategy; the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Park-and-Ride Facilities (4 May 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 53. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 66 of 2 March 2023, if he will provide a status update on the rollout of park-and-ride facilities in Galway; if he will provide a further status update on the consultation process between the Park and Ride Development Office and Galway City and County Councils on the draft park-and-ride strategy for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (4 May 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 215. To ask the Minister for Health further to the publication of 'The Independent Review of the Operation of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018, when the 'providers' research' as referenced in the report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20842/23]

Support for Household Energy Bills: Motion [Private Members] (3 May 2023)

Catherine Connolly: In accordance with Standing Order 80(2), the division is postponed until the next weekly division time.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (3 May 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 Aengus Ó Snodaigh - to discuss the problem of rodents infesting neighbouring homes where the private residence from which the issue stems is owned by someone with underlying mental issues or is in poverty. Deputy Martin...