Record· debate2022-07-13published
Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022 [Seanad]: Instruction to Committee
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2022
33rd Dáil
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Catherine Connolly
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Question· writtenPQ 572asked
572. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide details of the role that his Department will play in supporting the establishment of the wool council promised on foot of the recently published Wool Feasibility Report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38155/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2022
572. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide details of the role that his Department will play in supporting the establishment of the wool council promised on foot of the recently published Wool Feasibility Report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38155/22]
Question· writtenPQ 330asked
330. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide details of the promised review of the current long-term disability payment scheme; the timeline for the public consultation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38159/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2022
330. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide details of the promised review of the current long-term disability payment scheme; the timeline for the public consultation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38159/22]
Question· writtenPQ 329asked
329. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to increase core social welfare rates by €20 per week in Budget 2023 in order to provide assistance with the rising cost of living in line with calls from a number of organisations (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38158/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2022
329. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to increase core social welfare rates by €20 per week in Budget 2023 in order to provide assistance with the rising cost of living in line with calls from a number of organisations (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38158/22]
Question· writtenPQ 232asked
232. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will detail the consents that he determined in relation to the offshore activity detailed in Marine Notice 43 of 2022, issued by the Department of Transport on 1 July 2022, in relation to geophysical survey works on a 24 hour basis, seven days a week from 1 July to 15 August 2022 at locations off Dublin and counties Louth and Meath; the application reference number, the environmental assessments that have been conducted; the date of determination; the location in which public access to the consent granted is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38217/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2022
232. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will detail the consents that he determined in relation to the offshore activity detailed in Marine Notice 43 of 2022, issued by the Department of Transport on 1 July 2022, in relation to geophysical survey works on a 24 hour basis, seven days a week from 1 July to 15 August 2022 at locations off Dublin and counties Louth and Meath; the application reference number, the environmental assessments that have been conducted; the date of determination; the location in which public access to the consent granted is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38217/22]
Question· writtenPQ 223asked
223. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the content and date of observations submitted by the National Parks and Wildlife Service to the consent process conducted by the Department in relation to offshore geophysical survey work detailed in Marine Notice 43 of 2022 issued by the Department of Transport at locations offshore from Dublin and counties Louth and Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38219/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2022
223. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the content and date of observations submitted by the National Parks and Wildlife Service to the consent process conducted by the Department in relation to offshore geophysical survey work detailed in Marine Notice 43 of 2022 issued by the Department of Transport at locations offshore from Dublin and counties Louth and Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38219/22]
Question· writtenPQ 102asked
102. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the identity of the authority that is advising his Department of geophysical survey works on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week from 1 July to 15 August 2022 at an offshore location off Dublin and counties Louth and Meath, as detailed in Marine Notice 43 of 2022 issued by his Department; the process his Department followed to ensure the granting of relevant lawful consents before activity commencement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38216/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2022
102. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the identity of the authority that is advising his Department of geophysical survey works on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week from 1 July to 15 August 2022 at an offshore location off Dublin and counties Louth and Meath, as detailed in Marine Notice 43 of 2022 issued by his Department; the process his Department followed to ensure the granting of relevant lawful consents before activity commencement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38216/22]
Question· writtenPQ 81asked
81. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his Ministerial role in respect of the environment regarding the operations detailed in Marine Notice 43 of 2022 that was issued by the Department of Transport on 1 July 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38220/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2022
81. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his Ministerial role in respect of the environment regarding the operations detailed in Marine Notice 43 of 2022 that was issued by the Department of Transport on 1 July 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38220/22]
Question· writtenPQ 945asked
945. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health his plans to include cariban on the drugs payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37694/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2022
945. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health his plans to include cariban on the drugs payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37694/22]
Question· writtenPQ 944asked
944. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the Iris Clinic initiative by the National Maternity Hospital, which provides much-needed support to patients with hyperemesis gravidarum; his plans to roll-out similar initiatives in other hospitals in Ireland; the analysis that his Department has carried out into the level of unmet need as regards targeted supports for patients with hyperemesis gravidarum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37693/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2022
944. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the Iris Clinic initiative by the National Maternity Hospital, which provides much-needed support to patients with hyperemesis gravidarum; his plans to roll-out similar initiatives in other hospitals in Ireland; the analysis that his Department has carried out into the level of unmet need as regards targeted supports for patients with hyperemesis gravidarum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37693/22]
Question· writtenPQ 943asked
943. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the number of respite beds currently provided in the Merlin Park older peoples short stay unit; the timeline for when admissions to the unit will increase to the promised thirteen-bed capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37692/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2022
943. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the number of respite beds currently provided in the Merlin Park older peoples short stay unit; the timeline for when admissions to the unit will increase to the promised thirteen-bed capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37692/22]
Question· writtenPQ 942asked
942. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 230 of 25 May 2022, the status of the delivery of a primary care centre on Inishbofin; for details of any engagement his Department or the HSE has had to date in 2022 with the Department of Media, Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht and Sport as well as Galway County Council with a view to progressing the purchase of the site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37691/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2022
942. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 230 of 25 May 2022, the status of the delivery of a primary care centre on Inishbofin; for details of any engagement his Department or the HSE has had to date in 2022 with the Department of Media, Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht and Sport as well as Galway County Council with a view to progressing the purchase of the site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37691/22]
Question· writtenPQ 941asked
941. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 77 of 26 May 2022, the status of the proposed primary care centre for Galway west; if a planning permission application has been lodged to date, as per the expected timeline of Q3 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37690/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2022
941. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 77 of 26 May 2022, the status of the proposed primary care centre for Galway west; if a planning permission application has been lodged to date, as per the expected timeline of Q3 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37690/22]
Question· writtenPQ 313asked
313. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Finance the analysis that his Department has carried out on applying a reduced VAT rate for the supply of services by writers, composers and performing artists, or of the royalties due to them, in budget 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37190/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2022
313. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Finance the analysis that his Department has carried out on applying a reduced VAT rate for the supply of services by writers, composers and performing artists, or of the royalties due to them, in budget 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37190/22]
Question· writtenPQ 312asked
312. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Finance the engagement that he has had with regard to applying a reduced VAT rate for the supply of services by writers, composers and performing artists or of the royalties due to them in budget 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37189/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2022
312. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Finance the engagement that he has had with regard to applying a reduced VAT rate for the supply of services by writers, composers and performing artists or of the royalties due to them in budget 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37189/22]
Question· writtenPQ 309asked
309. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 47 of 16 June 2022, the status of the recruitment of persons to the disabled drivers medical board of appeal; when the new board will be appointed and be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37119/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2022
309. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 47 of 16 June 2022, the status of the recruitment of persons to the disabled drivers medical board of appeal; when the new board will be appointed and be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37119/22]
Question· writtenPQ 167asked
167. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the shortage of nurses and nursing managers (details supplied) in University Hospital Galway and Merlin Park Hospital and the related impact on patient care; his plans for the expedited recruitment of nurses to these hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37623/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2022
167. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the shortage of nurses and nursing managers (details supplied) in University Hospital Galway and Merlin Park Hospital and the related impact on patient care; his plans for the expedited recruitment of nurses to these hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37623/22]
Question· writtenPQ 100asked
100. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 43 of 26 May 2022, if the Strategic Assessment Report by the HSE regarding the new emergency department in University Hospital Galway has been submitted to his Department to date, as per the expected timeline of early Q3 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37624/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2022
100. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 43 of 26 May 2022, if the Strategic Assessment Report by the HSE regarding the new emergency department in University Hospital Galway has been submitted to his Department to date, as per the expected timeline of early Q3 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37624/22]
Record· debate2022-07-07published
Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2022
33rd Dáil
Question· writtenPQ 135asked
135. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of plans for Ireland to sign and ratify the optional protocol to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; the timeline for the signing and ratification of the optional protocol; the status of the review by his Department on the requirements for ratification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36524/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2022
135. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of plans for Ireland to sign and ratify the optional protocol to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; the timeline for the signing and ratification of the optional protocol; the status of the review by his Department on the requirements for ratification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36524/22]
Question· writtenPQ 101asked
101. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 546 of 17 May 2022, the expected timeline for the establishment of the specialist tracing service; the resources allocated thereto; the membership, working methods and objectives of the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36523/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2022
101. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 546 of 17 May 2022, the expected timeline for the establishment of the specialist tracing service; the resources allocated thereto; the membership, working methods and objectives of the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36523/22]
Question· oralPQ 83asked
83. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of the review of projected timelines for the implementation of A White Paper to End Direct Provision and to Establish a New International Protection Support Service; the person who is carrying out the review; the expected timeline for completion and publication of the revised implementation plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36525/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2022
83. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of the review of projected timelines for the implementation of A White Paper to End Direct Provision and to Establish a New International Protection Support Service; the person who is carrying out the review; the expected timeline for completion and publication of the revised implementation plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36525/22]
Question· writtenPQ 55asked
55. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 135 of 19 May 2022, the status of the Higher Education Reform Implementation Review Group; the membership of the group; the terms of reference of the group; the number of meetings that the group has had to date; if he will report on the content of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36526/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2022
55. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 135 of 19 May 2022, the status of the Higher Education Reform Implementation Review Group; the membership of the group; the terms of reference of the group; the number of meetings that the group has had to date; if he will report on the content of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36526/22]
Question· writtenPQ 32asked
32. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 112 of 19 May 2022, when the final report of the expert panel commissioned by Solas to review the funding model for further education and training will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36527/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2022
32. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 112 of 19 May 2022, when the final report of the expert panel commissioned by Solas to review the funding model for further education and training will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36527/22]
Record· debate2022-07-06published
Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2022
33rd Dáil
Question· writtenPQ 166asked
166. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 166 of 18 May 2022, the status of the working group within his Department to support lifelong learning and explore the extension of financial supports to include part-time students; if the working group will produce a final report; the expected timeline for same; the number of times that the working group has met to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36529/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2022
166. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 166 of 18 May 2022, the status of the working group within his Department to support lifelong learning and explore the extension of financial supports to include part-time students; if the working group will produce a final report; the expected timeline for same; the number of times that the working group has met to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36529/22]
Question· writtenPQ 161asked
161. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of the work Life Balance and Miscellaneous provisions Bill 2022; when he expects to bring the Bill to Government; the expected timeline for the enactment of the legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36652/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2022
161. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of the work Life Balance and Miscellaneous provisions Bill 2022; when he expects to bring the Bill to Government; the expected timeline for the enactment of the legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36652/22]
Question· writtenPQ 159asked
159. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the details of the policies and guidelines in place to govern the award of emergency accommodation contracts by the International Protection Accommodation Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36541/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2022
159. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the details of the policies and guidelines in place to govern the award of emergency accommodation contracts by the International Protection Accommodation Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36541/22]
Question· writtenPQ 875asked
875. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the engagement he or the HSE has had with a company (details supplied) with a view to resolving the ongoing exclusion of a cohort of 35 children with certain genotypes from access to the cystic fibrosis modular drug therapy, kaftrio; the details of any engagement he has had with cystic fibrosis advocacy groups in 2022 with regard to this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36241/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2022
875. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the engagement he or the HSE has had with a company (details supplied) with a view to resolving the ongoing exclusion of a cohort of 35 children with certain genotypes from access to the cystic fibrosis modular drug therapy, kaftrio; the details of any engagement he has had with cystic fibrosis advocacy groups in 2022 with regard to this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36241/22]
Question· writtenPQ 807asked
807. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure that all information materials associated with his Budget 2023 announcement particularly in relation to existing and new residential supports, day places and respite supports will be accessible to persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36016/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2022
807. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure that all information materials associated with his Budget 2023 announcement particularly in relation to existing and new residential supports, day places and respite supports will be accessible to persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36016/22]
Question· writtenPQ 806asked
806. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the expected timeline for the publication of the promised action plan covering 2022-2025 in relation to the disability action plan framework 2022-2025; the reason for the delay in the publication of same; the status of the development of the action plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36015/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2022
806. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the expected timeline for the publication of the promised action plan covering 2022-2025 in relation to the disability action plan framework 2022-2025; the reason for the delay in the publication of same; the status of the development of the action plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36015/22]
Question· writtenPQ 541asked
541. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice the details of any analysis carried out by her Department into the increase in the number of Afghan and Syrian citizens who were refused entry to Ireland in each of the years from 2018 to 2021; the number of Afghan and Syrian citizens who have been refused entry to Ireland to date in 2022; the number of Afghan and Syrian citizens who have entered the international protection process in each of the years from 2018 to 2021 and to date in 2022 after having been refused entry to Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36053/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2022
541. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice the details of any analysis carried out by her Department into the increase in the number of Afghan and Syrian citizens who were refused entry to Ireland in each of the years from 2018 to 2021; the number of Afghan and Syrian citizens who have been refused entry to Ireland to date in 2022; the number of Afghan and Syrian citizens who have entered the international protection process in each of the years from 2018 to 2021 and to date in 2022 after having been refused entry to Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36053/22]
Question· writtenPQ 455asked
455. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of the review of equality legislation; the person or organisation carrying out the review; the terms of reference of the review; the status of the consideration of the submissions received in the public consultation; when he expects the review to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35996/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2022
455. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of the review of equality legislation; the person or organisation carrying out the review; the terms of reference of the review; the status of the consideration of the submissions received in the public consultation; when he expects the review to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35996/22]
Question· writtenPQ 454asked
454. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of assessments of age for the purposes of assessing if a person is eligible for services under the Child Care Acts, made by Tusla, the Child and Family Agency in 2021 and to date in 2022. [35924/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2022
454. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of assessments of age for the purposes of assessing if a person is eligible for services under the Child Care Acts, made by Tusla, the Child and Family Agency in 2021 and to date in 2022. [35924/22]
Question· writtenPQ 453asked
453. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if the Child and Family Agency has guidance or a standard operating procedure for assessing a person’s age in the context of assessing whether they are eligible for services under the Child Care Acts; and if so, if that procedure is published. [35923/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2022
453. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if the Child and Family Agency has guidance or a standard operating procedure for assessing a person’s age in the context of assessing whether they are eligible for services under the Child Care Acts; and if so, if that procedure is published. [35923/22]
Question· writtenPQ 416asked
416. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on the review in relation to amending the occupational injury and illness scheme or public sector pay in relation to cases of long-Covid contracted in the workplace, particularly in relation to the possible recognition of long-Covid as an occupation illness or disease; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35926/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2022
416. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on the review in relation to amending the occupational injury and illness scheme or public sector pay in relation to cases of long-Covid contracted in the workplace, particularly in relation to the possible recognition of long-Covid as an occupation illness or disease; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35926/22]
Question· writtenPQ 298asked
298. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he is willing to support and advance the reconvening of the United Nations Special Committee on Apartheid with a view to bringing an end to Israel’s system of oppression, domination and racial supremacy in the Occupied Palestinian Territory as outlined in recent reports by human rights organisations; if he will review all of Ireland’s cooperation activities with Israel to ensure that these do not contribute to maintaining the present system of apartheid; his views that the purpose of Israel’s actions of discrimination and dispossession is to ensure the dominance of one racial or national group over another; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35890/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2022
298. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he is willing to support and advance the reconvening of the United Nations Special Committee on Apartheid with a view to bringing an end to Israel’s system of oppression, domination and racial supremacy in the Occupied Palestinian Territory as outlined in recent reports by human rights organisations; if he will review all of Ireland’s cooperation activities with Israel to ensure that these do not contribute to maintaining the present system of apartheid; his views that the purpose of Israel’s actions of discrimination and dispossession is to ensure the dominance of one racial or national group over another; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35890/22]
Question· writtenPQ 198asked
198. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the review in relation to amending the occupational injury and illness scheme or public sector pay in relation to cases of long-Covid contracted in the workplace, particularly in relation to the possible recognition of long-Covid as an occupational illness or disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35925/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2022
198. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the review in relation to amending the occupational injury and illness scheme or public sector pay in relation to cases of long-Covid contracted in the workplace, particularly in relation to the possible recognition of long-Covid as an occupational illness or disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35925/22]
Question· writtenPQ 40asked
40. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice the status of the Afghan admissions programme; the expected timeline for when all decisions will be issued; the analysis that her Department has carried out into expanding the programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35901/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2022
40. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice the status of the Afghan admissions programme; the expected timeline for when all decisions will be issued; the analysis that her Department has carried out into expanding the programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35901/22]
Question· writtenPQ 15asked
15. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice the reason the promised number of refuge spaces in the third national strategy on domestic, sexual and gender-based violence falls short of the 335 extra places needed to comply with the Istanbul Convention, as was outlined in the Tusla review of the provision of accommodation for victims of domestic violence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35902/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2022
15. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice the reason the promised number of refuge spaces in the third national strategy on domestic, sexual and gender-based violence falls short of the 335 extra places needed to comply with the Istanbul Convention, as was outlined in the Tusla review of the provision of accommodation for victims of domestic violence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35902/22]
Question· writtenPQ 281asked
281. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 99 of 17 May 2022, if he will report on his Department’s role on the recently established Strategic Workforce Advisory Group which will examine and make recommendations around strategic workforce challenges in front-line carer roles in home support and nursing homes; the number of meetings attended to date by representative from his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34630/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2022
281. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 99 of 17 May 2022, if he will report on his Department’s role on the recently established Strategic Workforce Advisory Group which will examine and make recommendations around strategic workforce challenges in front-line carer roles in home support and nursing homes; the number of meetings attended to date by representative from his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34630/22]
Question· writtenPQ 257asked
257. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice if she will outline progress in the seven work streams aligned to the main themes of the Implementation Plan on Civil Justice Efficiencies and Reform Measures with particular emphasis on which areas are likely to be delivered first; if the outlined targets will be met; the steps being taken to address any shortcomings to provide assistance to those suffering as a result of the lack of reform in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35032/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2022
257. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice if she will outline progress in the seven work streams aligned to the main themes of the Implementation Plan on Civil Justice Efficiencies and Reform Measures with particular emphasis on which areas are likely to be delivered first; if the outlined targets will be met; the steps being taken to address any shortcomings to provide assistance to those suffering as a result of the lack of reform in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35032/22]
Question· writtenPQ 74asked
74. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education her plans for a comprehensive review of the summer programme to analyse the level of uptake of the programme by special schools and schools with special classes and the reasons behind the lack of provision in many schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34702/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2022
74. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education her plans for a comprehensive review of the summer programme to analyse the level of uptake of the programme by special schools and schools with special classes and the reasons behind the lack of provision in many schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34702/22]
Question· writtenPQ 33asked
33. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education the number of appeals that have been lodged with her Department in 2022 in respect of the granting of DEIS status; the number of successful appeals; the number of unsuccessful appeals; the reasons therefor; if all relevant schools have been notified about the outcome of their appeals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34703/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2022
33. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education the number of appeals that have been lodged with her Department in 2022 in respect of the granting of DEIS status; the number of successful appeals; the number of unsuccessful appeals; the reasons therefor; if all relevant schools have been notified about the outcome of their appeals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34703/22]
Question· writtenPQ 113asked
113. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 502 of 17 May 2022, if she will provide an update on her Department’s consideration of the Report of the Commission on Pensions; when she plans to bring the recommended response and implementation plan before the Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34676/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2022
113. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 502 of 17 May 2022, if she will provide an update on her Department’s consideration of the Report of the Commission on Pensions; when she plans to bring the recommended response and implementation plan before the Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34676/22]
Question· writtenPQ 101asked
101. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 11 of 12 May 2022, if he will provide an update on the independent review to examine the effectiveness of the policies, systems and procedures in place for dealing with bullying, harassment, discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual assault in the Defence Forces; the details of any monthly reports received by him to date from the review group; if the review group is on track to produce an interim report by July 2022; his plans to publish the interim report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34096/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2022
101. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 11 of 12 May 2022, if he will provide an update on the independent review to examine the effectiveness of the policies, systems and procedures in place for dealing with bullying, harassment, discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual assault in the Defence Forces; the details of any monthly reports received by him to date from the review group; if the review group is on track to produce an interim report by July 2022; his plans to publish the interim report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34096/22]
Question· oralPQ 74asked
74. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 140 of 1 June 2022, if he will report on the meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group on 15 June 2022; the person who represented Ireland at the meeting; if minutes were taken at the meeting; if so, if they will be published; the reason no official public record was published in respect of the group's meeting of 23 May 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34097/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2022
74. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 140 of 1 June 2022, if he will report on the meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group on 15 June 2022; the person who represented Ireland at the meeting; if minutes were taken at the meeting; if so, if they will be published; the reason no official public record was published in respect of the group's meeting of 23 May 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34097/22]
Question· writtenPQ 131asked
131. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the engagement he has had at bilateral level with his counterparts in Israel with regard to halting the demolition of Palestinian homes in the Masafer Yatta area of the West Bank; his plans to increase Irish aid funding to Palestinian human rights NGOs, particularly in view of the increasing legal constraints faced by such organisations following the designation by Israel in October 2021 of six Palestinian NGOs as terrorist organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33071/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2022
131. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the engagement he has had at bilateral level with his counterparts in Israel with regard to halting the demolition of Palestinian homes in the Masafer Yatta area of the West Bank; his plans to increase Irish aid funding to Palestinian human rights NGOs, particularly in view of the increasing legal constraints faced by such organisations following the designation by Israel in October 2021 of six Palestinian NGOs as terrorist organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33071/22]
Question· writtenPQ 109asked
109. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been brought to a report (details supplied) which details the impact of the operations of an Irish-headquartered company on indigenous communities and their lands in Colombia; the engagement he or his Departmental representatives have had with representatives of this company on foot of the issues raised in the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33070/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2022
109. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been brought to a report (details supplied) which details the impact of the operations of an Irish-headquartered company on indigenous communities and their lands in Colombia; the engagement he or his Departmental representatives have had with representatives of this company on foot of the issues raised in the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33070/22]
Question· writtenPQ 76asked
76. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 67 of 5 May 2022, the status of the Galway social housing taskforce sub-group on homelessness; the number of times the sub-group has met to date; if he has received correspondence to date from the subgroup; if the sub-group will produce a final report; the terms of reference of the sub-group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33209/22]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2022
76. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 67 of 5 May 2022, the status of the Galway social housing taskforce sub-group on homelessness; the number of times the sub-group has met to date; if he has received correspondence to date from the subgroup; if the sub-group will produce a final report; the terms of reference of the sub-group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33209/22]