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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Data (3 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 1085. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of stamp 4 applications made by stamp 3 permission holders in each of the years 2016 to 2019 and to date in 2020 aged 18 and under 19 to 21, 22 to 25 and over 25 years of age, respectively in tabular form; the number of such applications granted; the number refused; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Certificates (3 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 1086. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if new Irish citizens signing an affidavit of loyalty to the State while citizenship ceremonies are cancelled during the pandemic will still be required to pay the €950 fee; if she will remove the fee for certification of naturalisation for all new citizens; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33871/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (3 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 1087. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the analysis her Department has carried out with regard to upgrading existing dependent stamp 3 permissions to stamp 4 permissions for the duration of the citizenship application process for young persons that have lived and attended school in Ireland for a period of three years or more; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (3 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 1088. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the impact assessment her Department has carried out into the practice of providing dependent stamp 3 permission to young persons that have lived and attended school in Ireland but whose parents are non-EEA citizens; her views on the fact that this cohort of young persons that may have lived in Ireland most of their lives...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (3 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 1089. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the assistance her Department provides to non-EEA parents living in the State whose children will be provided with stamp 2A or stamp 3 permission upon turning 16 with regard to the importance of applying for citizenship as early as possible to avoid their children being treated as dependents and, as such, not permitted to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 1098. To ask the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to using field interviewers for contact tracing in the battle against Covid-19 given their unique training and interview skills. [32347/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (3 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 1171. To ask the Minister for Health the composition of the health intelligence unit; the number and grade of all staff in the unit; the remit of the unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32515/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 1256. To ask the Minister for Health if organised window visits by appointment at nursing homes will be permitted under the level 5 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32805/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (3 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 1415. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the confirmation from the HSE that the amplification cycles used in PCR testing here runs between 40 and 45 amplification cycles, in view of the fact that the maximum number of amplification cycles should be 30 to 35 or fewer, as anything over 35 indicates the test is too sensitive, which increases the number of false positives. [33685/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Inspections (3 Nov 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 1517. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farm inspections carried out in Ireland in 2018 and 2019 under the nitrates directive and the nitrates action programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32716/20]

Level 5 Response to Covid-19: Statements (Resumed) (23 Oct 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I used my discretion to let in the Labour Party because Deputy Ó Ríordáin missed his slot. On reflection, I should have put it to the House to agree it because other Deputies were waiting and had made decisions based on the debate moving quicker. I apologise for this. I have upset a Deputy but it was inadvertent. The next time a Deputy misses a slot and wants to be fitted...

Level 5 Response to Covid-19: Statements (Resumed) (23 Oct 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I ask Deputy Boyd Barrett not to use his phone in the Chamber. Let us have a little respect.

Level 5 Response to Covid-19: Statements (Resumed) (23 Oct 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I realise that this issue is very important to the Deputy but it was debated yesterday.

Level 5 Response to Covid-19: Statements (Resumed) (23 Oct 2020)

Catherine Connolly: The issues relating to the Covid crisis are complicated enough without having to deal with the issues the Deputy raised.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (23 Oct 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) Deputy Neale Richmond - to discuss access to pre-birth appointments for birthing partners; (2) Deputy Martin Kenny - crisis in the funding of local authority veterinary services; (3) Deputy Steven Matthews - to discuss the timeline...

Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2020)

Catherine Connolly: Six speakers are now offering. I call Deputy Howlin.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2020)

Catherine Connolly: If Deputy Howlin wishes to defer to Deputy Shortall, I will certainly let her speak.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2020)

Catherine Connolly: Amendments Nos. 1 to 4, inclusive, and 21 are related and may be discussed together.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2020)

Catherine Connolly: Does Deputy Cullinane want to address the section?

Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I am guided by the speakers. Other Members are indicating they wish to speak on this section.