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Message from Select Committee (31 Mar 2022)

Catherine Connolly: The Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach has completed its consideration of the Bretton Woods Agreements (Amendment) Bill 2022 and has made no amendments thereto.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Health Services Staff (31 Mar 2022)

Catherine Connolly: We are over time, Minister.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Health Services Staff (31 Mar 2022)

Catherine Connolly: It was not actually part of the question and we are over time.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Health Services Staff (31 Mar 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I know it is an important matter, but we are over time.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Health Services Staff (31 Mar 2022)

Catherine Connolly: We are over time.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Health Services Staff (31 Mar 2022)

Catherine Connolly: Not only are we over time, but we are raising many issues that are not in the question. The Minister has one minute.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (31 Mar 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 20. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 129 of 15 February 2022 and with regard to the new emergency department and women and children's unit at University Hospital Galway, if his Department has received the preliminary business case from the HSE to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16773/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (31 Mar 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 81. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 183 of 2 December 2021 and 790 of 15 February 2022, the status of the proposed primary care centre for Galway west; the status of the preparation of the planning permission application; if the application has been lodged to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16774/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (31 Mar 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 157. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 130 of 10 February 2022, the status of the wool feasibility study; the expected timeline for the development of a robust policy roadmap for the Irish wool industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16766/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Inshore Fisheries (31 Mar 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 193. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 186 of 10 February 2022, the status of the commitment to ensure inshore waters continue to be protected for smaller fishing vessels and that pair trawling will be prohibited within the six-mile limit in line with the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16767/22]

Government Response to Situation in Ukraine: Statements (30 Mar 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I will do my best. I welcome the opportunity to consider our reaction and that of the Government to the crisis in Ukraine. I am on record as standing in solidarity with the people of the Ukraine in the context of the appalling and aggressive war perpetrated by Russia. We have done the right thing in opening our doors. We need more practical information regarding what is happening on...

Government Response to Situation in Ukraine: Statements (30 Mar 2022)

Catherine Connolly: -----but we have repeatedly come into this House on the side of peace and trying to get a more equal world to ensure we will not have wars on an ongoing basis. Speaking several years ago about the arms trade, Desmond Tutu said he had learned a lot about the business of war. He continued: In my opinion [the arms trade] is the modern slave trade. It is an industry out of control: every day...

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Neodracht), 2022: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Neutrality) Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (30 Mar 2022)

Catherine Connolly: In my three minutes I will be as focused as I can be. I thank People Before Profit-Solidarity for bringing forward this Bill. I support it 100%. In case there is any doubt as to why we need it, that was set out clearly almost 20 years ago in the High Court when the very courageous Ed Horgan took a case seeking to highlight what was going on in our country regarding Iraq and Shannon. The...

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Neodracht), 2022: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Neutrality) Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (30 Mar 2022)

Catherine Connolly: The Deputy is entitled to speak uninterrupted, please.

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Neodracht), 2022: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Neutrality) Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (30 Mar 2022)

Catherine Connolly: The Minister will be able to come back so please allow Deputy Barry to speak uninterrupted.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Wastewater Treatment (30 Mar 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I thank the Minister of State. There is no copy of the Minister of State's reply. This has been happening. It is not just this Minister of State. It is hit and miss with replies. It also happened yesterday when there were just two scripts available. Just for the record, Deputies are entitled to the scripts in relation to the Topical Issue replies.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Wastewater Treatment (30 Mar 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I understand that but it has been happening more often.

Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad (30 Mar 2022)

Catherine Connolly: Seanad Éireann has passed the Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021, without amendment.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (30 Mar 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: (1) Deputy Brian Stanley - to discuss the lack of domestic violence refuge accommodation provision in Laois; (2) Deputy Paul Donnelly - to discuss consideration of front-line homeless service workers for the Covid recognition payment;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (30 Mar 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 121. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 786 of 15 February 2022, his plans to restore respite provision in Galway city and county to pre-Covid levels; the expected timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16726/22]