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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (18 Jan 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 1524. To ask the Minister for Health the number of pandemic recognition payments made to support staff employed by HSE Section 38 employers in each of the months April to December 2022 and to-date in January 2023; the number of payments outstanding in this category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1618/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (18 Jan 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 1525. To ask the Minister for Health the number of pandemic recognition payments made to private nursing home staff in each of the months April to December 2022 and to-date in January 2023; the number of payments outstanding in this category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1619/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (18 Jan 2023)

Catherine Connolly: 1535. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 303 of 15 December 2022, the number of appeals received with regard to the pandemic recognition payment; the number of appeals upheld; the number of appeals dismissed; the number of appeals outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1645/23]

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (17 Dec 2022)

Catherine Connolly: A Thaoisigh, comhghairdeas. Guím gach rath ort i do ról nua.

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (17 Dec 2022)

Catherine Connolly: Yes.

Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad (15 Dec 2022)

Catherine Connolly: Seanad Éireann has passed the Appropriation Bill 2022, without amendment. Seanad Éireann has also passed the Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures for Members of Local Authorities) Bill 2022, without amendment.

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Amendment) Bill 2022: First Stage (15 Dec 2022)

Catherine Connolly: Is the Bill opposed?

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Amendment) Bill 2022: First Stage (15 Dec 2022)

Catherine Connolly: Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 Dec 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I will take the last two speakers together.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 Dec 2022)

Catherine Connolly: The Deputy has raised this matter before, and while I will let the Tánaiste respond in a moment, I wish to say that I have repeatedly pointed out to the Deputy the separation of powers. He is raising serious allegations across the border. I am not taking issue that he may be raising a serious issue, but the manner in which he is raising it means I will have to draw his attention once...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Dec 2022)

Catherine Connolly: Go raibh maith agat.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Dec 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I call on the Tánaiste to respond.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Dec 2022)

Catherine Connolly: Go raibh maith agat.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Dec 2022)

Catherine Connolly: Go raibh maith agat a Theachta.We are way over time.

Death of Private Seán Rooney: Expressions of Sympathy (15 Dec 2022)

Catherine Connolly: Mar a dúirt an Tánaiste, tá an tír uilig faoi scamall an bhróin. Seasfaimid le chéile i ndíol cuimhne Seán Rooney.

Death of Private Seán Rooney: Expressions of Sympathy (15 Dec 2022)

Catherine Connolly: Before starting the next business, I ask Members to join with me in expressing our deepest condolences to the family of the soldier killed in the ambush in Lebanon, Private Seán Rooney, from Newtowncunningham in County Donegal and to the families of the two soldiers injured. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Offshore Islands (15 Dec 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 15. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development further to Parliamentary Question No. 103 of 27 October 2022, the engagement that she or her Department has had with representatives of island communities in relation to the creation of an island-specific regional grouping for the purposes of the LEADER programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62558/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Offshore Islands (15 Dec 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I am glad I have the opportunity to ask this question. I did not think I would, given the time restrictions. I will go back to the funding for the islands and recognising the islands as one subregional area. The Minister said she has had interaction with the islands and has brought changes but the islands have asked for that recognition. When the Minister brought in those changes, which I...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Offshore Islands (15 Dec 2022)

Catherine Connolly: The Minister emphasised the changes made. What interaction did she have on those changes with the representatives of the islands? Is she telling me they are happy with those changes and have abandoned their campaign to be recognised as a subregional area? This is very important. During the presentation in the AV room, the representatives pointed out that they had been looking for this...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Offshore Islands (15 Dec 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I know the Minister's heart is in the right place and I have recognised her commitment on record. My difficulty is that during the presentation in the AV room, the islanders told us it was absolutely essential to have the recognition as a subregional area and that alignment with the counties does not suit the sustainability of the islands. It is as simple as that. The interaction the...