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Public Accounts Committee: 2018 Annual Report of the Accounts of the Public Services
Chapter 9 - Greenhouse Gas-Related Financial Transactions: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: There was a specific recommendation. It applied to other Departments as well. I refer to conclusion No. 9.68: "Given the increasing level of related income and expenditure, it would be timely for relevant accounting officers", etc.

Public Accounts Committee: 2018 Annual Report of the Accounts of the Public Services
Chapter 9 - Greenhouse Gas-Related Financial Transactions: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: Yes, but I am just addressing it to Mr. Carroll.

Public Accounts Committee: 2018 Annual Report of the Accounts of the Public Services
Chapter 9 - Greenhouse Gas-Related Financial Transactions: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: I read the chapter and listened carefully today, inside and outside the meeting room, and the message from the Comptroller and Auditor General is that it is difficult to track the net expenditure. There is a recommendation to the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment and other Accounting Officers. We have little time left regarding climate change, and I tire of the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Budget Submissions (21 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: 58. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of pre-budget submissions received by his Department in relation to budget 2020; the number of these he read in full; the organisations to which they refer; the number summarised by officials for his information; the organisations to which they refer; the number of organisations his Department met following their submission; the procedure...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (21 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: 151. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 368 of 16 April 2019, the additional funding his Department will provide towards the delayed digitalised registration system in the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland in addition to the contribution already made of €44,480; if the NMBI will be funding the remainder of the total project cost of...

Mental Health: Statements (20 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: Is there a copy of the Minister of State's speech?

Finance Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: Does Deputy Boyd Barrett wish to contribute?

Finance Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: Amendment No. 23 has been ruled out of order.

Finance Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: Amendments Nos. 24 and 25 arise out of committee proceedings. They are related and will be taken together.

Finance Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: Yes. Amendments Nos. 19 to 21, inclusive, are being discussed together.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Wards of Court (20 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: I am aware of that and many other Deputies have asked questions and got those replies. The Minister has given me the numbers and I thank him for that. He might just clarify them. In that period of time over 1,000 people were made wards of court. Is that right? I did not quite get the figures.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Wards of Court (20 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: Over 1,000 people have been made wards of court since the Oireachtas decided that this was not the right way to proceed. That legislation followed a long campaign. We have had numerous reports from the Committee on Public Accounts and from the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice and Equality prior to my time and a review from the National Safeguarding Committee amongst many other reports...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Wards of Court (20 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: I appreciate the goodwill and welcome the setting up of a high level steering group. The Minister however would have to say that it is unacceptable if we have decided that this is not the way to go and we have passed the legislation that over 1,000 people have been made wards of court in that time. He might clarify when it is expected the Act will be in full operation. There will be a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Wards of Court (20 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: 9. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons who have been made wards of court since the passing of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47764/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Wards of Court (20 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: Is ceist dhíreach agus shimplí í seo i ndáiríre. How many persons have been made a ward of court since the passing of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reviews (20 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: 17. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the review of the investigation and prosecution of sexual offences due in December 2018 will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47763/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (20 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: 22. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the tender process for a direct provision centre in the western region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47765/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigrant Investor Programme Data (20 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: 24. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 145 of 8 October 2019, the number of applications received, granted and refused, respectively, for labour market access permission; the number in employment; of those; the number residing in direct provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47762/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (20 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: 31. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the commitment to admit 4,000 persons under the relocation and resettlement programmes will be met; the number of persons admitted to date; the number being accommodated in emergency accommodation and in emergency reception and orientation centres by length of stay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47761/19]

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Records (Exchange of Information) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (20 Nov 2019)

Catherine Connolly: I seek clarification on the issue of spent convictions. I know we are updating our legislation in this area. What information is shared in respect of spent convictions? I hope it is none. Will the Minister clarify the situation?