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Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (26 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: That concludes this session. Deputy Burke wishes to make an announcement regarding the Order of Business.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (26 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I am informed that the changes relate to providing a slot for the social welfare brief, so Members will be able to ask questions. That is my information at this point. Perhaps, subject to clarification, we can return to that point. Deputy Flanagan, you are here to take health.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (26 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I am just clarifying matters. We have finished with regard to finance and we are moving on as agreed. I thought the next section is on housing but it is health.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (26 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: You are correct, Deputy Shortall, that it was not mentioned this morning. I understand that the Minister for Finance was to deal with finance and social protection and that did not happen, so an extra slot is being included for social protection. It is extra time. Is that agreed? Agreed.

An Bille um Bearta Éigeandála ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail (Covid-19), 2020: An Dara Céim - Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (26 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: Ba mhaith liom cúrsaí a shoiléiriú ag an bpointe seo. I want to clarify matters at this point. The Minister's speech on finance has just been circulated so we will take that as read.

An Bille um Bearta Éigeandála ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail (Covid-19), 2020: An Dara Céim - Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (26 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: It is slightly different. We will take contributions on finance now. These are five-minute contributions from each party. I wanted to clarify that, as there was some slight confusion.

An Bille um Bearta Éigeandála ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail (Covid-19), 2020: An Dara Céim - Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (26 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I dtús báire, ba mhaith liom comhbhrón a chur in iúl do na teaghlaigh atá ag déileáil le bás a mhuintire de bharr an víris seo. Níl sé éasca dóibh agus níl sé éasca a bheith sa Dáil arís ag cur reachtaíocht éigeandála tríd an Dáil. Tá cuid den reachtaíocht seo iontach...

An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I welcome the attempt to come to some agreement on this. I used the word "draconian" and I will use it again. There is no doubt in my mind that this is absolutely draconian legislation. I have read it in detail, which has been difficult because of the manner in which it was presented to us. I know the staff are under pressure. It is almost impossible to have a rational debate about this...

An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: It is no reflection on you, a Cheann Comhairle, but this is rushed legislation. We understood that it had to be passed by 5 o'clock because of health and safety and because of staff. I appreciate we are trying to reach a consensus but it is becoming more difficult. We have talked about the definition section and agreed to it, but it should not have been agreed to. I support Deputy...

An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: Gabh my leithscéal, a Cheann Comhairle, but I do not understand the logic behind that.

An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: An Dara Céim - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Second Stage (19 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: Tá mé ag roinnt mo chuid ama leis an Teachta McNamara. Tá mo chuid ama srianta, so díreoidh mé ar an ábhar atá faoi chaibidil againn. Is é sin an Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020. Ní mór dom a rá go bhfuil gá leis an reachtaíocht. Tuigim...

An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: An Dara Céim - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Second Stage (19 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I call Deputy Catherine Murphy, who is sharing time with Deputy Gary Gannon.

Coronavirus: Statements (5 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: As I have only four minutes to speak, the Minister will forgive me if I do not dwell on the niceties. However, I thank the staff who are at the coalface. It is important to keep a balance during this crisis. At the end of the day, we are talking about a virus where over 80% of people who are infected will only suffer mild to moderate effects. While this is not to lessen it in any way, we...

European Council Meeting: Statements (5 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: Tá sé dochreidte agus, i ndáiríre, osréalach a bheith anseo i mbun díospóireachta agus dhá óráid ón Taoiseach agus ó cheannaire Fhianna Fáil gan tagairt, beag ná mór, don ghéarchéim atá ag tarlú ar an teorainn idir an Ghréig agus an Tuirc. Tá sé deacair glacadh leis sin. I mo...

European Council Meeting: Statements (5 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: It was mind-boggling to listen to a speech of the nature given to us today. It brings into focus our complete hypocrisy as a country – not that of the ordinary people - and ostensibly using our voice as a tool for peace in the world when we are doing the opposite. We had a speech which did not refer to anything concerning the situation in the borderland - the no man’s land,...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I welcome the fact a Cabinet sub-committee has been set up and that we are not forming another committee. However, I want to put this matter in context. Most Members are in receipt of a letter from 4 March from Fórsa on capacity. It stated: The scale of the closure orders in relation to primary care is a significant shock to the overall health system in the west. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Veterans Associations Funding (5 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 2. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to recognise all veteran organisations in view of the active participation and involvement of veterans in organisations beyond those that receive State funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2726/20]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Aircraft Landings (5 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 4. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason a German Navy aircraft (details supplied) was at Baldonnell Aerodrome on 20 February 2020; if this was in connection with the large NATO exercise Defender 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2757/20]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (5 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 5. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if Defence Forces personnel are participating in the NATO exercise Defender 2020 either as participants or observers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2758/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Meetings (5 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 43. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has spoken to his Finnish counterpart since the last EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting. [3238/20]