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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (10 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 137. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 119 of 24 March 2022, if he will report on his engagement with Russia, either bilaterally or through Ireland’s membership of the United Nations Security Council, to bring about an end to the war in Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22872/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (10 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 146. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of his Department’s consideration of the recommendations and conclusions from a report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22871/22]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (10 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 152. To ask the Taoiseach the status of the investigation into the leak of the report of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation which was reported on in an article which appeared in a national newspaper on 10 January 2021; the structure of the examination; the terms of reference of the examination; when it commenced; when it is expected to be concluded; the position of the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (10 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 406. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 79 of 23 March 2022, the status of any bilateral engagement he has had with his counterparts in Saudi Arabia with a view to bringing about an end to the war in Yemen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22943/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Child Protection (10 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 659. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of women in prison who have children who are in the care of Tusla; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23258/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Child Protection (10 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 660. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of women in prison who have children who are in the care of relatives or family friends through kinship care arrangements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23259/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 702. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to establish a multidisciplinary long Covid clinic in each county that would include occupational therapists trained in fatigue management; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22706/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 703. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the roll out of dedicated clinics for patients with long Covid; the current waiting list in each clinic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22707/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mortality Rates (10 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 761. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the establishment of an investigation team into maternal deaths; the composition of this team; the status of same; the way it will be funded; the oversight by the Houses of the Oireachtas or the public that will be in place with particular reference to whether this will have an impact on undermining inquests into maternal deaths; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (10 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: 794. To ask the Minister for Health the reason persons availing of the Northern Ireland Planned Health Care Scheme are now required to supply bank statements proving payment for treatment, in addition to invoices, receipts, discharge letters as required under the Cross Border Directive; the reason this requirement is not outlined on the HSE website; the way in which this is in compliance with...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (5 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I will speak very fast this time to keep within my two minutes.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (5 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: The letter I have states that children with complex special needs feel abandoned. They are absolutely at their wits' end. The take-up for the July provision is very low. I do not have the time to go into the figures, but it is a very finite number of students who are in special classes and special schools. It is not beyond our capability to provide the service for them for four weeks...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (5 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: We lose a few seconds and lose our train of thought when you tap the bell, Chair.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (5 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: In any event, this has to be taken on board by the Department. What provision will be made long term for next year? The people on the ground have made very sensible suggestions as to how to deal with this. It is bordering on insulting - this is not directed at the Minister of State - for a letter to go out stating that the children can avail of this at home. It is not possible. They need...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (5 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I will finish on the underspend.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (5 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: There was a huge underspend in respect of the July provision. What has happened to that money?

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (5 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: This is a very important topic, as I know the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan, appreciates. It relates to what was known as the July provision and now has a new name, that is, the summer school programme for all primary schools. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this important matter. Since I tabled it, the Department has published the guidelines, which is one of the issues I was...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (5 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: Did I get four minutes?

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (5 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I beg your pardon, Acting Chairman.

Regulations for the Sale and Distribution of Turf: Motion [Private Members] (5 May 2022)

Catherine Connolly: I thank Deputy Fitzmaurice for his effort and his work behind this motion. I welcome that the Government is not opposing it and is going to work with the contents of it. I find myself in a strange position. I am absolutely committed to tackling climate change. It is the greatest existential threat we face, and we have to take action. My difficulty with a lot of what the Government is...