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Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (16 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Jennifer Whitmore - To discuss BusConnects issues in Wicklow. Deputy Joe Flaherty - To discuss the under-regulation of and cost of the appointment of solicitors and barristers to represent a guardian ad litem in family law...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Park-and-Ride Facilities (16 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I know the Minister shares my frustration. The reason I mentioned the 20 years is because the people of Galway had foresight at that point 20 years ago and said that this was one integral part of the solution to Galway City's traffic. The other part, of course, is light rail - my question later on will not be reached. In the meantime, the traffic congestion has built up and the feeling of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Park-and-Ride Facilities (16 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I thank the Minister for the clarification on the Cappagh site. It is a priority because originally there was no plan coming from that side. I am glad to hear that. Although it is small, and much smaller than the other ones, it is also publicly owned. I despair at the lack of action in relation to this. I keep telling the Minister that it is 20 years since we put the objectives in....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I have never been given to personal vitriol but I will repeat what I said: disgraceful, deluded, disingenuous. Sweet words of war have to be called out for what they are. A choreographed agenda to lose our neutrality has to be called out. In theory, the UN, while faulty and while it must be changed with our help and involvement, is the only safeguard we have. The Minister constantly calls...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tribunals of Inquiry (16 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I welcome the fact that we are beginning to get a little bit of clarity. A premises has been procured, which is good. The statutory instrument has not yet been signed, which is not so good. What is the delay? When will that be signed? That is still vague. I am conscious all of the time of the background to this, the delay and the whole history, which I will not go into at this time....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tribunals of Inquiry (16 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: The Tánaiste has gone back a little bit. What happened here, the length of time and the whole lot, was simply unacceptable. It took a documentary to spur the Government into action but that is now history. At this point, have the administrative staff been appointed? Is a full team now in place? When will the statutory instrument be signed? Will it be signed today or tomorrow? Are...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I support the call for a debate in this House. As of today, the figures for international protection applicants not offered accommodation is 1,780, which is 65 more than last Friday. I ask for that debate to take place because what is happening in our name is shocking. It is shocking for those living in tents, as has been described, and particularly dangerous for public discourse. I see...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: ...xc9;ireann, which the body in charge, and the local authorities. We have plans and conditions have been set as part of a licence which are not being complied with. These are not my words. This is what the EPA has outlined in its open compliance investigation. Either Uisce Éireann does not know what it is doing, which is not my way, it does not have enough staff or the Government...

Challenges Facing the Childcare and Nursing Home Sectors: Motion [Private Members] (9 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: Gabhaim míle maith ag an gCathaoirleach Gníomhach and I thank Deputy Harkin for putting the spotlight on these two issues. In four and a half minutes, I cannot do justice to this matter but I fully support the concepts behind this motion and, indeed, the Deputy has drawn attention to the ESRI report published in January last and she has read out the consequences of the policy...

Challenges Facing the Childcare and Nursing Home Sectors: Motion [Private Members] (9 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: Yes, 13 beds, at a time when the regional hospital is at absolute breaking point. I know that a Commission on Care for Older People has been set up and it is sort of pushing things. I welcome it and I look forward to its report and its recommendations but there is great urgency to that. We need to do something. Generally on what is happening with regard to privatisation, it has led to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Island Communities (9 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: The Minister takes a hands-on approach, and I welcome that. I have always said that. With regard to the islands policy, it was dragged out, was it not? Eventually we got it. It is not based on legislation. It includes timescales and objectives that must be adhered to. I have only less than 40 seconds left. I repeat that the matter relating to Caladh Mór pier has been going on...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (9 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: 87. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 72 of 7 March 2024, the details of his engagement to date both at bilateral level with his Israeli counterpart, and at EU level, with regard to the designation in October 2021, which remains in place, of six Palestinian human rights organisations as terrorist groups; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (9 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: 118. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 71 of 7 March 2024, the details of his engagement at EU level to seek a review of whether Israel is complying with its human rights obligations under the EU Israel Association Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20840/24]

Affordable Housing: Motion [Private Members] (8 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this and I thank Sinn Féin for the motion. Although I have great difficulties with the concept in the motion, I welcome the opportunity to speak to it and to focus again on the problem of housing. In Galway city, people are waiting 20 years. I do not need to exaggerate. People are 20 years on a waiting list in Galway city. The last time we built...

Europe Day: Statements (8 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I speak today as a committed European. I deplore what is being said in our name, as a woman, a mother and an Independent TD. I have just looked at the report of the European Ombudsman, Emily O'Reilly. She tells us about soft corruption and the revolving door of officials going out and then becoming lobbyists. What really struck me in addition to this was her comment on the tragedy last...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: Faraor, tá orm ospidéal an Chlocháin a ardú arís. Tá sé ardaithe go mion minic agus tá sé fós dúnta. I again raise the issue of Clifden hospital. I am aware that the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, has done her best on this but I really want the Taoiseach to answer. I have raised the issue so often and despite the Minister of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (8 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: 75. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 23 of 7 March 2024, for an update on Ireland’s plans to support South Africa’s case against Israel under the Genocide Convention at the International Court of Justice; if Ireland’s Declaration of Intervention has been filed to date; if not, when it will be filed; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (8 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: 76. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 62 of 7 March 2024, the timeline for when Ireland will formally recognise the State of Palestine; the details of his engagement at EU level on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20857/24]

Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (2 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: ...the last speaker on Thursday afternoon. The Bill has 24 sections, three Parts and one Schedule. Ostensibly, it sets out to do four things. One is to establish an external oversight body on a statutory basis. There is already a body in place but it is not on a statutory basis and it is a good thing that this Bill will put it on a statutory basis. That was one of the key recommendations...

Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 May 2024)

Catherine Connolly: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill. There are 21 sections and 4 Parts. There has been no regulatory impact analysis and no explanation has been given for that. It faced pre-legislative scrutiny. A detailed report was carried out, which gave a detailed background and had ten key recommendations in addition to other recommendations. I understand all ten have been completely...