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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Defence Forces (18 Nov 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 83. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of plans to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the battle of Jadotville; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56532/21]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (18 Nov 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 218. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the work of the Commission on the Defence Forces; when he expects to receive the final report of the Commission; if he has received interim reports to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56586/21]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (18 Nov 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 219. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the implementation of the report by the independent review group on Jadotville; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56587/21]

Air Accident Investigation Unit Final Report into R116 air accident: Statements (17 Nov 2021)

Catherine Connolly: Like all other speakers on this issue, I extend condolences to the families of the commander, Dara Fitzpatrick; her co-pilot, Captain Mark Duffy; the winch operator, Paul Ormsby; and the winchman, Ciarán Smith. We have to match our extension of condolences with holding the system to account. I only have three minutes to speak on this issue so it is difficult to deal with it thoroughly....

Air Accident Investigation Unit Final Report into R116 air accident: Statements (17 Nov 2021)

Catherine Connolly: On a point of order, can we get a copy of the Minister's speech? It is a very detailed speech on a very serious issue, but we are left trying to scribble notes.

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

Catherine Connolly: That concludes the first round of the debate. Only one Member has indicated for the second round of the debate and that Member is not present, so I will move to the Minister.

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

Catherine Connolly: Sinn Féin missed a slot but its Members are more than welcome to use it. There is another slot further along for the party as well.

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

Catherine Connolly: There are three slots of three minutes each. There are three names in front of me now sharing three minutes so I am just pointing out there are other slots.

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....