Results 15,021-15,040 of 33,461 for speaker:Catherine Connolly

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East Peace Process (28 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I gave them a minute because they were grouped together.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East Peace Process (28 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I am giving the Minister a minute.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East Peace Process (28 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I thank the Minister for his brevity.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Climate Change Policy (28 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I am conscious of the time. I am trying to get to as many Deputies in as I can.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ministerial Meetings (28 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I am anxious to let one more speaker in and we are running out of time. I am sticking rigidly to the time limits.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Human Rights (28 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 30. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the treatment of Baha'i citizens and members of other religious minorities by the Iranian authorities; the assessment made of reports that members of the Baha'i minority in Iran are being prevented from obtaining identity cards; the steps he is taking in relation to the matter at an international level; and if he will make a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Human Rights (28 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: My question is very specific. I am seeking the Minister's view in regard to the treatment of Baha'i citizens and members of other religious minorities in the Islamic Republic of Iran. I particularly wish to know about the assessment made by the Minister or his Department of the reports that members of the Baha'i minority are being prevented from obtaining identity cards, and the steps taken...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Human Rights (28 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I thank the Minister for his reply. The reports of the UN special rapporteur on this issue are damning. The rapporteur has consistently raised concerns regarding the human rights situation of ethnic and religious minorities in the Islamic Republic of Iran and specifically in regard to Baha'i citizens. The Baha'i people are considered to be the largest non-Muslim and unrecognised minority...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Human Rights (28 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I thank the Minister for his direct response. The reason I mention this specific issue is that there are very strong reports that Baha'is in Iran cannot get identity cards and it is then impossible for them to access Government services, obtain a credit card, driver's licence or passport or buy property. This is in addition to all the other discriminatory practices they face in regard to...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (28 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: What has bedevilled mental health services is that language does not mean anything. I have asked for confirmation of when the independent monitoring body will be established. The Mental Health Commission has a completely different function. Indeed, when it produced its annual report it was absolutely damning regarding the absence of specific treatment plans, care plans, unsuitable...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (28 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: Táim ag díriú isteach inniu ag leibhéal Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí ar chúrsaí meabhairshláinte, mar atá déanta agam le breis agus ceithre bliana anuas. Tagraím go háirithe don bhearna atá ann ó thaobh easpa córas monatóireachta neamhspleách san earnáil seo. I could read out the question I raised in...

Residential Tenancies and Valuation Bill 2020: Second Stage (28 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: In accordance with an order of the Dáil on Friday, 24 July 2020, the division is postponed until after the Order of Business, which will be later today.

Residential Tenancies and Valuation Bill 2020: Second Stage (28 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: Níl aon duine eile ag iarraidh labhairt, so rachaidh mé ar ais ag an Aire.

Residential Tenancies and Valuation Bill 2020: Second Stage (28 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: As no one else wants to speak, I will go back to the Minister to wrap up the debate. We will give him a minute to prepare because the debate has moved quicker than we anticipated. Deputy Andrews may come in, if he wishes.

Residential Tenancies and Valuation Bill 2020: Second Stage (28 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: Fáiltím roimh an deis páirt a ghlacadh sa díospóireacht. Tá rudaí dearfacha sa Bhille ach cuireann sé olc orm nach bhfuil comhthéacs ar bith maidir leis an ngéarchéim atá ann ó thaobh chúrsaí tithíochta. Mar is eol don Teach, tagaim ó chathair na Gaillimhe. Tá na figiúirí ó thaobh...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Immigrant Investor Programme (28 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I thank the Minister.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Functions (28 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 291. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the Departments that will have responsibility for the islands with Irish as the main language, islands with English as the main language and all islands following the transfer of functions. [18351/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Pleanáil Teanga (28 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 310. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht soiléiriú a thabhairt maidir le stádas Phlean Teanga Chathair na Gaillimhe; cén dáta a fhoilseofar é [19136/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (28 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 385. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the details of each foreign military air force that used an ARES area in Irish airspace in each of the years 2010 to 2019 and to date in 2020; the number of times in each year that each air force made use of an Irish ARES area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19084/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (28 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 386. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade 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; the foreign military involved in each instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19085/20]