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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Sep 2021)

Catherine Connolly: Like the Tánaiste and all other Members, I did not know about the death of Mervyn Taylor. I extend my sympathy to his family, his extended family and all of his friends. I am sure the Ceann Comhairle will also speak on this.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (23 Sep 2021)

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) Deputies Brian Stanley and Barry Cowen - to discuss the situation with the National Ambulance Service and the situation in counties Laois and Offaly; (2) Deputy Cian O'Callaghan - to discuss conditions in Gaelcholáiste...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 Sep 2021)

Catherine Connolly: Deputy, we are out of time.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Sep 2021)

Catherine Connolly: Rather than me interrupting each time, I ask Deputies to stick to the time, please.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 Sep 2021)

Catherine Connolly: Thank you, Tánaiste.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 Sep 2021)

Catherine Connolly: Deputy Doherty-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 Sep 2021)

Catherine Connolly: Deputy Doherty, you had four minutes to put a question and a further minute to put a question.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 Sep 2021)

Catherine Connolly: The Tánaiste-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 Sep 2021)

Catherine Connolly: The two gentlemen are acting in a most ungentlemanly fashion. Would you please have a little respect for the Leas-Cheann Comhairle? If you are going to use my name, would you please listen to the response? We are going to stick to the times. Unfortunately, I am going to be focused on you, a Theachta Kelly, for your three minutes. Perhaps you could stick to the three minutes.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 Sep 2021)

Catherine Connolly: I have used it all up.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 Sep 2021)

Catherine Connolly: Thank you, Deputy.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Transport (23 Sep 2021)

Catherine Connolly: Before I ask the Minister to respond, I notice that Deputy Kerrane wishes to contribute.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Transport (23 Sep 2021)

Catherine Connolly: I call Deputy Ó Laoghaire now.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Education Schemes (23 Sep 2021)

Catherine Connolly: I appreciate the Minister outlining the extra supports for schools, but the question is not about that. The question is about the DEIS programme. For as long as the DEIS programme has been in place, schools have been excluded from it by very strict criteria that are difficult to understand by principals, teachers and politicians. I accept there have to be objective criteria, but it is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Education Schemes (23 Sep 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 88. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the consultation process with education partners regarding the technical aspects and implementation of the new DEIS model; when she expects the work on the new model to be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45659/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Education Schemes (23 Sep 2021)

Catherine Connolly: My question relates to the DEIS model. This is a specific question to the Minister regarding an update on the status of the review that has been going on, where it is at, when it will be completed and when the DEIS scheme will be open to new applicants.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Education Schemes (23 Sep 2021)

Catherine Connolly: Several years ago, the former Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Bruton, along with all of the Deputies representing Galway West, had a meeting in a school that is really suffering as a result of its failure to be recognised as a DEIS school That is what spurred me on to keep asking questions, as other Deputies have done in the Dáil. The DEIS programme is a very good scheme but,...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Special Educational Needs (23 Sep 2021)

Catherine Connolly: I thank the Minister. We are moving on to the next question.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Covid-19 Pandemic (23 Sep 2021)

Catherine Connolly: We are over time.

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Public Sector Pay (23 Sep 2021)

Catherine Connolly: I ask the Minister to comply with the rules on time so we can get as many Deputies in as we can.