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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]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory (5 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 148. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if construction works on the new forensic laboratory has commenced; if not, when the works will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3234/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (5 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 256. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to increase education ties between Ireland and the United States of America; the efforts being made in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3235/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (5 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 398. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of four wheel drive vehicles in the Galway Garda division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3237/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Funding (5 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 454. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the budget allocation for the Labour Court and the Workplace Relations Commission in 2018, 2019 and 2020, in tabular form. [3236/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicle Grants (5 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 998. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the grants available for electric cars in view the fact that some models are excluded from the SEAI grant; the reason for same in further view of the fact that persons are being encouraged to reduce their carbon footprint; and his plans to address the matter. [2727/20]

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (20 Feb 2020)

Catherine Connolly: Táimid in ainm Taoiseach nua a roghnú inniu, agus tá an próiseas sin thar a bheith tábhachtach. Beidh ár dtriall mar thír agus todhchaí na tíre ag brath ar cibé cén duine a bheidh tofa. Ní dóigh liom go bhfuil na páirtithe móra i ndáiríre faoi na hathruithe atá ag teastáil sa tír, so ní...