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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Economic and Social Research Institute (15 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 131. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to a report (details supplied), in particular the proposal to pursue a consistently negative Government primary balance under a prudent and sustainable set of conditions with a view to doubling the existing capital investment in State-provided housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31784/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Economic and Social Research Institute (15 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: My question is in this group and I thank the Minister for that but mine is a specific question. Has the Minister's attention been drawn to this report? If so, has he read it? If so, does he agree with the recommendation that the Government can afford to borrow and build the necessary housing? That is the specific question, which I ask in the context of a severe housing crisis. Telling me...

Pyrite and Mica Redress Issues: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: I call Deputy Cronin to conclude.

Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: As there are no other contributors to the debate, I now invite the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Heydon, to respond.

Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: I am sorry to interrupt, but is the Deputy sharing time? Is it with Deputy Michael Collins, whom I see is here?

Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: No, he is not. The Deputy can continue.

Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: I welcome the opportunity to contribute on this Bill. I always complain that we do not have enough time, but I certainly have enough time now. I will discuss the Bill itself before turning to my serious concerns about it and the manner in which the trinity of it, the framework and the forthcoming planning Bill are being handled. I thank the Library and Research Service. I also thank the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (15 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: We are going over time and there are three questions left. I will allow an extra minute.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (15 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: I am not sure where we are at, but the time is up. Is there something else left?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (15 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: We are way over time now and I ask the Taoiseach to conclude. We will now move on to the last round of questions.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (15 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: I am surprised at the amount of time left.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (15 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: Very helpful.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Real Estate Investment Trusts (15 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 70. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to review the current tax exemptions for real estate investment trusts and Irish real estate funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31783/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Housing Schemes (15 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 387. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to phase out the help-to-buy scheme which is due to come to an end in December 2021; the engagement he has had with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31864/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Grant Payments (15 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 389. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 217 of 13 May 2021, the status of the promised review of the disabled drivers scheme; the person or body carrying out the review; the terms of reference of the review; when the review will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31866/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Vacant Properties (15 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 388. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce a vacant residential property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31865/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Legislative Measures (15 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 598. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if legislation in respect of strategic housing developments will not be reintroduced following the expiration of said legislation on 31 December 2021 as outlined by the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications and Minister for Transport to Dáil Éireann on 20 May 2021 (details supplied); and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (15 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 822. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 456 of 18 May 2021, when the NCSE policy advice on education provision in special classes and special schools will be completed and published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31950/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (15 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 823. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to provide each school in the country with a dedicated reading unit; the analysis carried out by her Department into the costs of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31951/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (15 Jun 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 824. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to provide each school planning area in the country with at least one reading unit or reading school; the analysis carried out by her Department into the costs of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31952/21]