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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]

Estimates for Public Services 2020 (16 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I wish to share time. Ghabh mé comhghairdeas leis an Aire nua roimhe seo agus guím gach rath ar an triúr eile, an tAire, an Teachta Harris, agus na hAirí Stáit, an Teachta Niall Collins agus an Teachta Madigan. Go n-éirí leo sna róil nua atá acu. I welcome the opportunity to briefly speak on the Revised Estimates. I thank the Parliamentary...

National Oil Reserves Agency (Amendment) and Provision of Central Treasury Services Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I must stop the Deputy now. The Minister has a few seconds to respond.

National Oil Reserves Agency (Amendment) and Provision of Central Treasury Services Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: The time for the debate has concluded so I am required to put the following question in accordance with the order of the Dáil on 14 July last: "That in respect of each of the sections undisposed of the section is hereby agreed to in committee, that the Title is hereby agreed to, the Bill is accordingly reported to the House without amendment, the Fourth Stage is hereby completed and the...

Estimates for Public Services 2020 (16 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: The Minister has 20 minutes to make her statement. Members can use their time in an interactive manner with questions and answers.

National Oil Reserves Agency (Amendment) and Provision of Central Treasury Services Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I will have to conclude this debate at approximately 3.20 p.m. Some Deputies went to the trouble of tabling amendments. While I cannot stop anyone speaking as there are no time limits, there is a time limit at the end and I ask that we be conscious of that. We are on amendment No. 4. Is it being withdrawn?

National Oil Reserves Agency (Amendment) and Provision of Central Treasury Services Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: That is fine. A number of speakers are indicating and I ask them to be conscious of time. I cannot stop them but I ask them to co-operate.

National Oil Reserves Agency (Amendment) and Provision of Central Treasury Services Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: We are looking at amendment No. 4.