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Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Mar 2021)

Catherine Connolly: I apologise to the Minister for interrupting. I was simply pointing out that I would have to interrupt him at 7 p.m.

Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Mar 2021)

Catherine Connolly: Táimid críochnaithe beagáinín níos luaithe ná mar a cheapamar. We have finished a little earlier than expected. Táimid críochnaithe ar an Dara Céim den Bhille anois.

Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Mar 2021)

Catherine Connolly: A division has been called and, in accordance with Standing Order 80(2), the division is postponed until the scheduled weekly division time, which I understand will be tomorrow.

Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Mar 2021)

Catherine Connolly: I welcome the opportunity to speak. I have waited for quite some time for it. The Minister's comments about ideology on the left are not helpful and his comments about hysterical Deputies on this side of the room are not conducive to a reasonable debate either. I come from a large family and I have had broad experience within that family. We have had many trades and experienced every side...

Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Statements (10 Mar 2021)

Catherine Connolly: I thank the Minister for the reply and for promising the update. With regard to precarious employment, we will have another group to look at it. Surely the mechanisms are already there. We are reliant on thejournal.ieand whistleblowers coming forward to tell us the position, or I have to go forward as a Deputy under freedom of information. Surely all of this should be at the Minister's...

Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Statements (10 Mar 2021)

Catherine Connolly: I agree with the Minister’s comments to the effect that universities have failed to provide accommodation on campus. This has certainly contributed to the housing crisis. I have first-hand experience of it in Galway where students were left to the market in this regard. I welcome the Minister’s comments on that issue. I also welcome his initiative on apprenticeships and the...

Adoption (Information) Bill 2021: First Stage (10 Mar 2021)

Catherine Connolly: Cuirim fáilte roimh an deis cúpla focal a rá faoin mBille seo. Is Bille thar a bheith díreach agus simplí é. Is é seo an tríú Bille ar an ábhar sin atá os comhair na Dála. Léiríonn sé sin cé chomh tábhachtach is atá an t-ábhar seo. Tá cearta bunúsacha i gceist. Chinnteodh an Bille go...

Civil Registration (Right of Adoptees to Information) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 Mar 2021)

Catherine Connolly: I support this Bill. I should point out that this is the third Bill. I and my colleague, Deputy Pringle, have one at lunchtime today. That is four Bills now. It shows the measure of pressure on all of us to do the right thing. Page 46 of the report that was published yesterday, A Shadow Cast Long, states, "A great wrong has been done to those robbed of their right to identity and family,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (10 Mar 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 48. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to a report (details supplied) which ranks Ireland last in the environment index and 13th in the climate action index out of 15 high income EU countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12890/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Air Pollution (10 Mar 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 61. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the analysis his Department or agencies under the aegis of his Department have carried out into the direct and indirect health costs to the State of burning petrol and diesel at ground level across Ireland and in particular in Galway city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12889/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (10 Mar 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 91. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the engagement he has had to date with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage with regard to supporting and promoting efforts at the local government level on climate action, particularly in relation to County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1598/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (10 Mar 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 110. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the roll-out of the National Broadband Plan in County Galway; the number of premises in County Galway that are now connected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1597/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (10 Mar 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 115. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the engagement he has had with other Departments with regard to developing a financial sustainability plan for the post office network; the analysis of international best practice that has been carried out by his Department with regard to the development and sustainability of the post office network; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (10 Mar 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 170. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the role he or his officials or bodies under the aegis of his Department played in the development of the recently published Ag Climatise roadmap; the engagement he has had with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine with regard to the development of this roadmap; if he is satisfied that this roadmap is in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Air Pollution (10 Mar 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 171. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the initial report and recommendations of the urban transport-related air pollution group jointly chaired by his Department and the Department of Transport will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1600/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (10 Mar 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 177. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if analysis has been carried out his Department into the impact of artificial light on Ireland’s natural environment and the ecosystems within it; if so, if there are plans for light pollution free areas in cities around Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12899/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Advisory Council (10 Mar 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 178. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the Climate Change Advisory Council; the areas of expertise which will be covered through the appointment of additional members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12900/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (10 Mar 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 263. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce an income support scheme for workers in the aviation industry along the lines of the scheme introduced in Germany which enables employers to reduce hours rather than laying off staff and provides up to 60% income replacement for the time employees cannot work; the analysis his Department has carried out into the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Mar 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 236. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to extend expiry dates for initial basic training certificates of satisfactory completion for motorcyclists during Covid-19 level 5 restrictions similar to the extensions provided in respect of NCT and driver licences as a result of the pandemic restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12861/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Mar 2021)

Catherine Connolly: 237. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if motorcycle driving lessons for persons not currently on a waiting list for a motorcycle driver test can take place under level 5 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12862/21]