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Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Arts Funding (22 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I very much appreciate that and, indeed, theoretically, that it was declared the cultural capital of Europe was the best news story for Galway. There is no point going back on the history of it, but certainly serious mistakes were made. At this point, I find it difficult that in a bilingual city on the edge of the biggest Gaeltacht in the country we have let go of the Irish language...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Oideachas Gaeltachta (22 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 49. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht an bhfuil Campaí Samhraidh Gaeltachta 2020 a n-eagrú de réir an Comhairlre reatha um Sláinte Phoiblí (NPHET); má tá, cén fáth nach bhfuil campaí faoi dhíon ceadaithe; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [17384/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Forbairt na nOileán (22 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 54. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht an pholasaí atá beartaithe do na hoileáin agus cén uair a bheidh an polsaí sin foilsithe; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [17383/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft (22 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 85. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of each foreign military airforce that used an ARES area in Irish airspace in each of the years 2010 to 2019 and to date in 2020; and the number of times in each year that each airforce made use of an Irish ARES area. [17598/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft (22 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 86. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of each instance in which Irish airspace was reserved for the use of foreign military aircraft through flexible use of airspace in each of the years 2010 to 2019 and to date in 2020; and the foreign military involved in each instance. [17599/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Scéimeanna Tacaíochta (22 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 105. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht an bhfuil sí ar an eolas maidir leis na deacrachtaí atá ag an Scéim Pobal Gaeilge, an scéim tacaíochta pobail is mó rath atá ag Foras na Gaeilge, de bharr easpa maoinithe agus an bhaoil mhóir atá ann dá bharr sin nach rachaidh an scéim ar aghaidh níos...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tionscail na hIascaireachta (22 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 106. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht maidir le ceist uimhir 16274/20, mionsonraí a thabhairt i dtaobh an chostais iomláin agus na hinfheistíochta suntasaí luaite atá déanta ag an Stát chun pleananna a chur i dtoll a chéile le Páirc na Mara, an pháirc nuálaíochta mhuirí chomhaimseartha, a fhorbairt i...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (22 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 147. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the name and rank of each Irish military member of the Eurocontrol Military ATM Board and the Civilian-Military Stakeholder Committee. [17600/20]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (22 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 148. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his Department retains records and statistics on the portions of Irish airspace reserved for military use each year, in particular, the location of the section of airspace reserved, the dates and times on which they are reserved and the duration of the reservation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17601/20]

Early Years Childcare: Motion [Private Members] (21 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I thank Deputy Funchion and Sinn Féin for tabling this motion and allowing us the opportunity to put the spotlight on childcare again. I congratulate the Minister and Minister of State on their appointments and I wish them the best of luck. The Minister referred to this sector as "chaotic, inefficient and an indictment on our country", particularly in that it forces parents to pay...

Early Years Childcare: Motion [Private Members] (21 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: The previous one was circulated.

Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (21 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I agree with Deputy Shanahan's comments on procurement. That process was introduced, ostensibly, to make the position fairer and to ensure fair competition. From my limited experience of four years on the Committee of Public Accounts, however, it seems that there are serious problems in the way the process operates to the disadvantage of businesses in Galway and other areas. It certainly...

Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (21 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: That is good to know. The sum involved is €2 billion and liability to the State is to be capped at €1.6 billion. I will not get into the detail, particularly as it has been mentioned by many speakers before me. We do not know the interest rate. We have been told it is expected to be low and the rate will be reduced because the cap on the portfolio is gone. The Government...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Properties (21 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 16. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the research undertaken on foot of the Spending Review 2018, Analysis of OPW Spending on State Rents, in particular on the balance between capital and current expenditure; the effectiveness of the current model in meeting accommodation requests; if value for money is being obtained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16768/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Properties (21 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: My question concerns the Office of Public Works and the spending review carried out in 2018, Analysis of OPW Spending on State Rents. It is a matter in which I have a particular interest. What further analysis and research has been carried out on the conclusions and recommendations of the report?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Properties (21 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I would appreciate it if the Minister of State could give a more precise date of publication because this review was carried out in 2018, over two years ago. It was very specific. I have the utmost respect for the OPW which does a tremendous job. It has a portfolio of over 2,000 buildings, divided between Garda stations, heritage sites, offices for rent and storage spaces. There is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Properties (21 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I know the Minister of State is new to the job and I do not mean to put him in a spot. However, the purpose of these reports is to ensure continuity, regardless of who is in government or how long they are in power. The spending review in question was undertaken specifically to look at the OPW and its whole portfolio of rented properties. I am personally in favour of acquiring or...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (21 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 533. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will immediately suspend all live exports to Libya in view of the escalating situation there; if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17179/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seekers (21 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 599. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if Ireland will, via its representation on the Council of the EU, give its agreement to the opening of negotiations with Afghanistan on asylum returns to that country on the basis of a general principle as outlined in a note from the General Secretariat of the Council dated 3 July 2020 (details supplied); and if she will make...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 644. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for persons returning from abroad and visitors from abroad to go into quarantine for a two-week period to reduce the spread of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16709/20]