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Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (19 Nov 2020)

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 Thomas Pringle and Johnny Guirke -to discuss the bog slide incident in Meenbog, County Donegal, caused by wind farm development; (2) Deputy Niamh Smyth - to discuss the need to address concerns regarding direct provision...

Combating Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Statements (19 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I do not share the sentiments of Deputy Mattie McGrath in relation to Deputy Eoghan Murphy. He is like a well-placed product who has come in on three occasions to sell a message on the lifting of lockdown. In the context of this debate, I think it is a misuse of the time. He was part of a Government that failed to deal with domestic violence, failed to prioritise it and failed to provide...

Combating Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Statements (19 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: We move to Solidarity-People before Profit Deputies where three speakers are sharing time.

Combating Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Statements (19 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 2 o’clock I am sorry Deputy, the time is short.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: Three weeks tomorrow, the Government took possession of the report from the independent Commission of Inquiry Into Mother and Baby Homes. Three weeks later, we see no sight of it. The legislation was rushed through the Dáil, much to the dismay of all of us in the Opposition. The primary reason given for that was that there would be no delay in the publication of the report. Cá...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Pleanáil Teanga (19 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 30. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht maidir le ceist 27095/20, cén dul chun cinn atá déanta maidir le Plean Teanga Chathair na Gaillimhe; cén dáta a fhoilseofar an plean; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [37346/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta (19 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 31. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the engagement she has had to date with Údarás na Gaeltachta with regard to its collection and dissemination of administrative data related to the take-up of Covid-19 and Brexit supports by Gaeltacht companies and the need for market diversification for these companies as highlighted in the recent spending review as...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta (19 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 54. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the interaction her Department has had with Údarás na Gaeltachta on increasing awareness among Údarás na Gaeltachta client companies of available Brexit and Covid-19 supports particularly in view of the recent report carried out as part of the 2020 spending review which showed that 82% of Údarás na...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tionscadail Fhorbartha Pobail (19 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 38. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht maidir le ceist 24442/20, cén dul chun cinn atá déanta maidir le ionad pobail ar Inis Meáin; an bhfuil tús curtha leis an obair tógála; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [37349/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: European Capital of Culture (19 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 64. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of the legacy programme for Galway 2020 in view of the fact that it is one of the key programme indicators pursuant to the performance delivery agreement between her Department and Galway 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37348/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Environmental Policy (19 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 345. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress made on the national soils strategy pursuant to the commitment made in the programme for Government; when the strategy will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37473/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Environmental Policy (19 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 346. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measurement his Department carries out on soil organic carbon in Ireland; the incentives in place for individual farmers to measure soil organic carbon on their own land; the incentives in place for individual farmers to increase the level of soil organic carbon on their land; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Environmental Policy (19 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 347. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the analysis his Department has carried out into the link between soil health and flood mitigation; the measures his Department is taking to improve and promote water retention and infiltration in Irish soils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37475/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Environmental Policy (19 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 348. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the incentives his Department provides for riparian planting as recommended in the March 2019 report of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action; if he will extend existing riparian planting initiatives given the proven environmental benefits of planting the areas beside waterways; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Environmental Policy (19 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 349. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the training his Department provides on soil health training for farmers and land managers in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37477/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Environmental Policy (19 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 350. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details of the long-term monitoring his Department carries out regarding changes to soil health in Ireland over time as recommended by Teagasc; the analysis his Department has carried out in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37478/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Environmental Policy (19 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 351. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the analysis his Department has carried with regard to regenerative agriculture techniques and their potential in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37479/20]

Scrambler Motorbikes and Quad Bikes: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (18 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I must now deal with a postponed division relating to amendment No. 1 to the motion regarding protecting communities from the unlawful use of scrambler motorcycles and quad bikes in public spaces. Yesterday, on the question, "That amendment No. 1 to the motion be agreed to", a division was claimed and that division must be taken now.

Estimates for Public Services 2020: Message from Select Committee (18 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: The Select Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimates for public services for the service of the year ending 31 December 2020: Vote 2.

Appointment of Ordinary Member of Standards in Public Office Commission: Motion (Resumed) (18 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I must now deal with a postponed division on the motion regarding the appointment of an ordinary member of the Standards in Public Office Commission. Yesterday, on the question, "That the motion be agreed to", a division was claimed and that division must be taken now.