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Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (17 Nov 2021)

Catherine Connolly: Thank you, Deputy. I do not mean to pick you up, but perhaps you might reflect on the use of the word "rape". I do not think you realised-----

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (17 Nov 2021)

Catherine Connolly: I know you did.

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (17 Nov 2021)

Catherine Connolly: I will leave it with you.

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (17 Nov 2021)

Catherine Connolly: Thank you very much.

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (17 Nov 2021)

Catherine Connolly: I call Deputy Cathal Crowe.

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (17 Nov 2021)

Catherine Connolly: I thank the Acting Chairman. Deputy Howlin mentioned the State. I have no difficulty with 30 years and increasing the period of time for the State. In contrast to what was said, my experience as a councillor was that I saw State land being taken over by private interests, particularly near the sea. It was just appalling. I have no problem if it is done properly but it seems to be...

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (17 Nov 2021)

Catherine Connolly: We need the Bill. I listened carefully to the speech made by Deputy Howlin, who is now the Acting Chair. He spoke about the doctrine of the last modern grant. It has been revised and is back in business as the way forward. I read the Bill and, as someone who practised law quite some time ago but not in this particular area, I found it very difficult to do so. I stuck with it to read it....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (17 Nov 2021)

Catherine Connolly: I will have to stop the Minister there.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (17 Nov 2021)

Catherine Connolly: Before we begin, I want to read out a health and safety note. Members and all in attendance are asked to exercise personal responsibility in respect of protecting themselves and others from the risk of contracting Covid-19. Members are strongly advised to practise good hand hygiene and to observe the chequer board seating arrangement. They should also always maintain an appropriate level...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (17 Nov 2021)

Catherine Connolly: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 27A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Jackie Cahill - to discuss the practice of energy providers doubling the cost of fixed price energy bills by adding a new additional market charge to bills; (2) Deputy Louise O'Reilly - to discuss Garda resources for Swords,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Communications (17 Nov 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 99. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the engagement has he had with his European Union counterparts with regard to the forcible eviction of Palestinians from the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood and dispossession of their properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56540/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Inquiries (17 Nov 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 138. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans for a commission of inquiry into wardship to be carried out in tandem with the planned opening of the decision support service, particularly in view of issues around the oversight of wards’ funds as highlighted in a programme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Legislative Measures (17 Nov 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 139. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the assisted decision-making (capacity) (amendment) Bill will be published; if a decision has been made to date as to the Oireachtas Committee that will carry out pre-legislative scrutiny of the Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56310/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Legislative Measures (17 Nov 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 140. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of the full commencement of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015; the analysis that has been carried out into the impact the delay in commencing this legislation has had on persons in wardship and their families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56311/21]

Message from the Standing Business Committee of Dáil Éireann (16 Nov 2021)

Catherine Connolly: The Standing Business Committee has completed its consideration under Standing Order 30 of the request by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to waive the requirement for pre-legislative scrutiny under Standing Order 173 on the general scheme and the draft heads of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (amendment) Bill 2021 and has agreed thereto.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (16 Nov 2021)

Catherine Connolly: I have seen first-hand the work that the OPW and the local authority have done. I was there when the CFRAM timeline from 2011 to 2016 was announced. All of the work has been done and set out and all of the risks have been identified. There might well be some objections to the work, but my concern is over the delay. The steering committee that was set up was promised in March 2020. It met...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (16 Nov 2021)

Catherine Connolly: I do not doubt the bone fides of the Minister of State on this issue. I am on record as praising the OPW. My difficulty is the delay in delivery. The timeline for the CFRAM finished in 2016, which was the date of implementation and review. In Galway the completion date for the work to be done on the Spanish Arch and the surrounding areas, with over 940 properties to be protected, is in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (16 Nov 2021)

Catherine Connolly: What about the interdepartmental group and the interim report?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (16 Nov 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 70. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the details of his Department’s overall strategy or master plan for countering the impact of rising sea levels and coastal flooding in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55883/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (16 Nov 2021)

Catherine Connolly: My question is on a similar issue in the context of Galway. I am seeking clarification on the overall strategy or master plan for countering the rising sea levels. I say that in the context of several reports. I refer to the current status report for Ireland 2020, in which the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, and the Marine Institute point out that sea level has risen by approximately...