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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (27 Sep 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 391. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 40 of 5 July 2022, the total number of applications received for the Afghan Admissions Programme; the number refused; the number granted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46801/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (27 Sep 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 474. To ask the Minister for Health when the employees of a nursing home (details supplied) will receive the pandemic recognition payment; when employees of all private sector nursing homes will receive the payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46791/22]

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (22 Sep 2022)

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 Eoin Ó Broin: To discuss the findings of the report by the working group on defective buildings. Deputy Michael Moynihan: To discuss the urgent need for earlier bus and train services between Cork and Limerick to...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Sep 2022)

Catherine Connolly: My question relates to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017. Built into that Act was a provision for review, particularly of the operation of Part 4. Here we are five years later and that review has not been completed although I understand an independent reviewer is in place. What is the status of the review? When will it be completed and published? Is it going to take into...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Fiscal Policy (22 Sep 2022)

Catherine Connolly: We need to skip over the next question.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Fiscal Policy (22 Sep 2022)

Catherine Connolly: It is through the Ceann Comhairle’s office.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Fiscal Policy (22 Sep 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I actually thought I was going to let the Deputy, but it is grouped with other questions later.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Fiscal Policy (22 Sep 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I checked.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Fiscal Policy (22 Sep 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I would like to, but if I start, I would be in serious trouble so I will stick with the rule.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Greenways Provision (22 Sep 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I can tell the Deputy there are approximately 20 such understandings.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Services (22 Sep 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I call Deputy Mark Ward.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Services (22 Sep 2022)

Catherine Connolly: Deputy Donnelly has a related question.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Policy (22 Sep 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I realise that the Minister is trying to do his best. However, the officials are operating in a vacuum. There is no updated strategy. We declared a climate emergency in 2019 and we still have no updated strategy. Light rail was not mentioned in the Minister’s reply. If he is putting on the record now that a light rail feasibility study is part of the review, I welcome that, but I...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Policy (22 Sep 2022)

Catherine Connolly: The consultation.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Policy (22 Sep 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 6. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 299 of 26 July 2022, the composition of the promised specialist team which will assist the National Transport Authority in conjunction with Galway City and County Councils, in undertaking the work to update the Galway Transport Strategy; the details of the process for the appointment of members of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Policy (22 Sep 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I am following up on the Galway transport strategy and seeking an update on it. I am specifically asking about the composition of the promised specialist team. There are many aspects to the updating of the strategy, including everything from BusConnects, corridors, park and ride to light rail. I ask the Minister to update me on that.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Policy (22 Sep 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I thank the Minister for the update. I have a copy of the Minister's reply, which is one of the perks of sitting in the Chair. The reply states that the programme of works: "will look at walking, cycling, bus, rail, park and ride" but light rail is not mentioned. The Minister has mentioned light rail and I welcome that but it is not printed in the answer that he is reading out; only rail...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Taxi Regulations (22 Sep 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I will skip the next priority question for the moment.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Park-and-Ride Facilities (22 Sep 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 55. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 332 of 14 June 2022, the progress that has been made to-date on the roll-out of park-and-ride facilities in Galway; the status of the National Transport Authority Park and Ride Development Office Park and Ride Study for Galway; the status of the site options analysis and feasibility studies for each...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (22 Sep 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 110. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to reduce the VAT rate for newspapers and digital publications to zero, following a report (details supplied); the analysis that his Department has carried out on this matter; the details of any engagement that he has had with industry representatives on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46374/22]