Parliamentary questions

Hospitals Capital Programme

Catherine Connolly

323. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health when it is expected that the modular theatres will be in situ and functioning at Merlin Park Hospital, Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15176/19]

Hospitals Capital Programme

Catherine Connolly

324. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the engagement he has had with the Saolta University Health Care Group and the HSE in relation to the ongoing failure to provide operating theatres at Merlin Park Hospital, Galway since the closure in September 2017 of two operating theatres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15177/19]

Town and Village Renewal Scheme

Catherine Connolly

499. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when details of the 2019 town and village renewal scheme will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15355/19]

An Teanga Gaeilge

Catherine Connolly

628. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta cén dul chun cinn atá déanta le pleananna teanga na gcúig Líonra Gaeilge; cad iad na foinsí maoinithe atá aitheanta chun cur i bhfeidhm na bpleananna sin a mhaoiniú, idir thuaidh agus theas; cé mhéad airgid in aghaidh na bliana a chuirfear ar fáil chun na pleananna a chur i bhfeidhm; cathain a bhfuiltear ag súil leis go ndéanfar na pleananna sin a cheadú; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [15460/19]

Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries

Catherine Connolly

18. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the fifth interim report of the Commission of Investigation into the Mother and Baby Homes will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14496/19]

Child Abuse Reports

Catherine Connolly

25. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 33 of 13 February 2019, when the report of the review panel that commenced on 16 May 2016 in respect of the care of three children in a foster home in County Galway will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14495/19]

Climate Change Adaptation Plans

Catherine Connolly

81. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures being taken to increase carbon sequestration through soil management in the farming industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13984/19]

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Catherine Connolly

87. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures being taken to address the 2.9% increase in greenhouse gas emissions from the agriculture sector in 2017 in view of EU climate mitigation obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13985/19]

Human Rights

Catherine Connolly

163. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has made representations to the Government of Colombia regarding the 20 killings of social activists and community leaders to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13535/19]

Human Rights

Catherine Connolly

164. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has made representations to the Government of Colombia regarding the killing by right-wing paramilitary groups of a person (details supplied) in the town of Puerto Asis in Putumayo, southern Colombia, on 3 March 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13536/19]

Human Rights

Catherine Connolly

168. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will join the Norwegian and Cuban Governments, guarantor countries to the Colombian peace process, in urging Colombia to approve the statutory law that would give the Special Jurisdiction for Peace the provisions it needs to guarantee truth, justice, reparation and non-repetition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13650/19]

Human Rights

Catherine Connolly

169. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will make representations to the Colombian Government regarding the importance of consolidating the Special Jurisdiction for Peace into law in the way in which it was agreed in the peace agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13651/19]

Naturalisation Applications

Catherine Connolly

569. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when a person (details supplied) will receive a decision on their application for citizenship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13942/19]

Hospital Acquired Infections

Catherine Connolly

839. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the failures of the HSE with regard to taking every reasonable precaution to prevent persons from contracting infectious diseases while in Galway University Hospital around the time of the tuberculosis outbreak at the hospital in the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13645/19]

Hospital Acquired Infections

Catherine Connolly

840. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health his views on whether a failure to immediately isolate a person suspected to have an active is a failure to take a reasonable precaution to prevent persons from contracting infectious diseases while in Galway University Hospital around the time of the tuberculosis outbreak at the hospital in the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13646/19]

Hospital Acquired Infections

Catherine Connolly

841. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the corrective actions regarding failures of the HSE with regard to taking every reasonable precaution to prevent persons from contracting infectious diseases while in Galway University Hospital around the time of the tuberculosis outbreak at the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13647/19]

Hospital Acquired Infections

Catherine Connolly

842. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has admitted that it is accepting liability for those that contracted tuberculosis during the recent outbreak at Galway University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13648/19]

Public Bike Schemes

Catherine Connolly

1102. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of subscribers to the regional bike scheme in Galway, Cork and Limerick, respectively, at the end of 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13592/19]

Public Bike Schemes

Catherine Connolly

1103. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the contract for the regional bike scheme in Galway, Cork and Limerick has been renewed; if so, when; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13593/19]

Public Bike Schemes

Catherine Connolly

1104. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the criteria used for the award or renewal of the regional bike scheme contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13594/19]

Public Bike Schemes

Catherine Connolly

1105. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the regional bike scheme contract which comes to an end in April 2019 will go to tender prior to renewal of the contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13595/19]

Public Bike Schemes

Catherine Connolly

1106. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the key performance indicators in relation to the regional bike schemes for Galway, Cork and Limerick; the extent to which each indicator has been met; the key performance indicators in relation to maintenance of bikes and docking stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13596/19]

Public Bike Schemes

Catherine Connolly

1107. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of the relocation of the Galway regional bike scheme docking station from one location on Fr. Burke Road to an alternative location on Fr. Burke Road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13597/19]

Public Bike Schemes

Catherine Connolly

1108. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of the partial construction of a regional bike scheme docking station at City Library, St. Augustine Street, Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13598/19]

Hospital Facilities

Catherine Connolly

11. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the date on which contracts were first exchanged relating to the provision of modular theatres at Merlin Park Hospital, Galway; if the contracts have been signed; the reason for the delay; the number of persons awaiting surgery due to the closure of the theatres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12076/19]

Maternity Services

Catherine Connolly

45. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the status of the roll-out of centres alongside birth centres pursuant to the national maternity strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12078/19]

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Catherine Connolly

57. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 730 of 17 April 2018, the status of the interstate property transfer relating to the provision of a healthcare centre on Inisbofin, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12075/19]

Departmental Reports

Catherine Connolly

65. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 111 of 5 February 2019, the status of the report setting out the preferred option for development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12079/19]

Hospital Services

Catherine Connolly

95. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the steps taken to reinstate the helipad and helicopter service of Galway University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12077/19]

Visa Data

Catherine Connolly

41. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of spouses and-or family members of international nurses working here awaiting visas; the range of waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12000/19]

Magdalen Laundries Report

Catherine Connolly

43. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applications in respect of an award under the terms of the addendum to the Magdalen restorative justice ex gratia scheme; the number of persons granted an award; the number of persons awaiting a decision in respect of their application; the reason therefor; the number of persons considered ineligible for an award; the reason therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12001/19]

Legislative Measures

Catherine Connolly

65. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to update the Passports Act 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11729/19]

Schools Establishment

Catherine Connolly

140. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Skills the proposed location of the new second-level Educate Together school for Galway city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11702/19]

Home School Community Liaison Scheme

Catherine Connolly

142. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated amount it would cost in a full year if 75 additional rural co-ordinator posts under the home school liaison services were provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11727/19]

Garda Transport Provision

Catherine Connolly

190. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if An Garda Síochána has recently put out to tender a contract to supply new marked Garda cars and vans to the fleet; if so, when the new vehicles will come into the fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11724/19]

Forensic Science Ireland

Catherine Connolly

191. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated full-year cost of recruiting two additional forensic anthropologists for Forensic Science Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11725/19]

Garda Resources

Catherine Connolly

192. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new marked and unmarked Garda cars and vans that were attached to the Garda water unit in 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019; the number withdrawn during the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11726/19]

National Drugs Strategy Implementation

Catherine Connolly

412. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the degree to which each of the 50 actions of the national drugs strategy has been implemented; the timeline for the implementation of each outstanding action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12093/19]

Horse Racing Ireland

Catherine Connolly

483. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he last met the chairperson of an organisation (details supplied); the issues discussed; when he will next meet the chairperson; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11728/19]

Tourism Ireland Funding

Catherine Connolly

564. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated full year cost of increasing funding to Tourism Ireland by 12.5%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11730/19]

Social Welfare Rates

Catherine Connolly

656. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated full-year cost if the island allowance of €12.70 per week was increased to €15.50 per week; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11731/19]

Asylum Applications Data

Catherine Connolly

111. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons waiting more than six months for a decision on an application for international protection from an international protection officer as defined by section 30 of the International Protection Act 2015; the number of months each of these persons have been waiting for such a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11446/19]

Asylum Applications Data

Catherine Connolly

112. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the average waiting time for a decision on applications for international protection from an international protection officer as defined by section 30 of the International Protection Act 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11447/19]

Foreign Conflicts

Catherine Connolly

17. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on reports asserting that US special forces and mercenaries engaged by the UAE have conducted targeted killings of religious and political leaders in Yemen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9736/19]

Foreign Conflicts

Catherine Connolly

26. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the basis on which the decision was taken to recognise a self-appointed person as President of Venezuela; his views on the statement from the UN rapporteur that sanctions on the country are illegal and could amount to crimes against humanity under international law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9735/19]

Defence Forces Medical Services

Catherine Connolly

39. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when a psychiatrist for the Defence Forces will be appointed following the retirement of the in-house psychiatrist in May 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9404/19]

Naval Service

Catherine Connolly

42. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the eyesight standards in relation to applicants for the Naval Service Reserve have been updated and implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9407/19]

Defence Forces Reserve Strength

Catherine Connolly

51. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the strength of the reserve Defence Forces; the full complement Defence Forces Reserve; the status of the recruitment campaign for the reserve Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9406/19]

Permanent Structured Co-operation

Catherine Connolly

56. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the significance for Ireland to be an observer on PESCO projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9405/19]

Magdalen Laundries

Catherine Connolly

259. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 436 of 6 November 2018 and 127 of 24 January 2019, the status of an application by a person (details supplied) to the Magdalen restorative justice ex gratia scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9519/19]

Aerfoirt Réigiúnacha

Catherine Connolly

10. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta cén dul chun cinn atá déanta maidir le hAerfort na Mine a cheannach [8685/19]

Cultural Policy

Catherine Connolly

36. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will report on the management and quarterly reports of the auditor pursuant to the performance delivery agreement signed and dated 6 November 2018 in relation to Galway 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8683/19]

Údarás na Gaeltachta

Catherine Connolly

42. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta cad iad na moltaí a chuir an Roinn agus Údarás na Gaeltachta faoi bhráid an Rialtais ó thaobh tuilleadh cumhachtaí agus solúbthachta a thabhairt don Údarás i gcomhthéacs Brexit, agus go háirithe ó thaobh an Bhille Forálacha Ilghnéitheacha (Tarraingt siar na Ríochta Aontaithe as an Aontas Eorpach an 29 Márta 2019), 2019 [8682/19]

Údarás na Gaeltachta

Catherine Connolly

47. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta cad é stádas na hanailíse breise atá beartaithe ag Údarás na Gaeltachta ina Phlean Straitéiseach 2018-2020 chun teacht ar bhonnlíne maidir le líon reatha na gcainteoirí Gaeilge sa Ghaeltacht, ionas gur féidir gníomhú chun an líon sin a mhéadú 25% faoi 2030 [8686/19]

Fostaíocht sa Ghaeltacht

Catherine Connolly

53. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta cén ionchur a bhí ag a Roinn maidir leis an gcinneadh cuideachta (sonraí tugtha) a athlonnú ó shuíomh Údarás na Gaeltachta i gConamara go hoirthear chathair na Gaillimhe; cad iad sonraí na teagmhála idir an Roinn agus an Ghníomhaireacht Forbartha Tionscail [8684/19]

Social and Affordable Housing Data

Catherine Connolly

63. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of new build social houses constructed in Galway city and county in each of the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8483/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Catherine Connolly

65. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the annual cost in 2017, 2018 and projected for 2019 of the housing assistance payment, HAP, the rental accommodation scheme, RAS, rent supplement and all other housing assistance payments to landlords; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8484/19]

Child Abuse Reports

Catherine Connolly

222. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 33 of 13 February 2019, when the review by HIQA of the NRP commenced; when it ceased; if a copy of the review will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8748/19]

Child Abuse Reports

Catherine Connolly

223. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 33 of 13 February 2019, the timeline for the implementation of the action plan to identify the best governance solution for the NPR submitted by her Department to HIQA; the status of the action plan; the person or body that prepared the action plan; if a copy will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8749/19]

Child Abuse Reports

Catherine Connolly

224. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 33 of 13 February 2019, the consideration being given to placing the NPR on a statutory footing; the basis on which such a consideration is founded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8750/19]

Homelessness Strategy

Catherine Connolly

244. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the steps being taken to address and eliminate child homelessness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7143/19]

National Children's Hospital Expenditure

Catherine Connolly

347. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the involvement he has had with the National Treasury Management Agency and the National Development Finance Agency relating to the children’s hospital project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7811/19]

Child Abuse Reports

Catherine Connolly

33. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 27 of 13 December 2018, when the report of the review panel which commenced on 16 May 2016 in respect of the care of three children in a foster home in County Galway will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6745/19]

Child and Family Agency

Catherine Connolly

59. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the actions and timelines for implementation of actions undertaken pursuant to the conclusions of the Charleton report relating to Tusla; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7144/19]

Public Bike Schemes

Catherine Connolly

84. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the contract renewal for the public bike share schemes in regional cities (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6690/19]

Park and Ride Facilities

Catherine Connolly

91. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 939 of 6 November 2018, the status of the provision of park and ride facilities for Galway city as recommended in the Galway transport strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6689/19]

Youthreach Programme Review

Catherine Connolly

277. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the review of the Youthreach programme; when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7018/19]

Teagmháil na nÓg

Catherine Connolly

278. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Oideachais agus Scileanna maidir le Ceist Uimhir 147 ar an 19ú Aibreán 2018, cad iad torthaí an phróisis comhairliúcháin a chuir Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna na Gaillimhe agus Ros Comáin ar bun le grúpaí agus eagraíochtaí pobail áitiúla mar aon leis an tSeirbhís Oideachais Leanúnaigh agus Scileanna maidir le hIonad Teagmhála na nÓg i dTír an Fhia, Conamara; an bhfuil an próiseas comhairliúcháin curtha i gcrích; an bhfuil na torthaí ar fáil go fóill; cad iad na moltaí a rinneadh ina thaobh; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [7019/19]

Care of the Elderly

Catherine Connolly

82. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the outcome of the evaluation of the implementation process for the single assessment tool; if a copy of the report will be provided; the status of the roll-out of the single assessment tool nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5337/19]

Hospitals Capital Programme

Catherine Connolly

87. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the projects that will be delayed or deferred due to overruns on the capital project by the National Children’s Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5333/19]

Hospital Services

Catherine Connolly

94. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the actions he has taken further to correspondence from a person (details supplied) on Merlin Park Hospital, Galway; if he has met with the relevant stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5335/19]

Hospitals Building Programme

Catherine Connolly

111. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 289 of 25 September 2018, the status of the options appraisal for the model four hospital in County Galway; when it will be published; the persons conducting the appraisal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5334/19]

Hospital Services

Catherine Connolly

126. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 394 of 20 November 2018, the outcome of the tender process for the provision of a modular theatre facility to provide two replacement theatres; the date on which it went to tender; the person or body that was granted the tender; when the facility will be in place and operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5336/19]

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Catherine Connolly

396. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the progress in relation to the provision of a health centre on Inisbofin, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5339/19]

Cothabháil Bóithre

Catherine Connolly

551. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Iompair, Turasóireachta agus Spóirt cén uair a dhéanfar cinneadh maidir le hiarratas a cuireadh chuig a Roinn maidir le hacmhainní cuí a fháil chun caoi níos fearr a chur ar Bhóthar Dhoire Fhatharta; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [5094/19]

Local Enterprise Offices Data

Catherine Connolly

28. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the county specific targets on job creation mandated for local enterprise offices in County Galway; the number of local enterprise supported jobs created to date in 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51855/18]

Foreign Conflicts

Catherine Connolly

52. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the assessment he has made of the extent to which arms supplied by Saudi Arabia are reaching terrorist groups in Yemen; the steps he is taking to assist the humanitarian response in Yemen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4134/19]

Syrian Conflict

Catherine Connolly

73. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions that have taken place regarding the withdrawal of foreign military powers from the conflict in Syria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4135/19]

Climate Change Policy

Catherine Connolly

31. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the climate mitigation policy developments on foot of the 2019 climate change performance index which ranked Ireland as the worst performing country in Europe for action on climate change for a second consecutive year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3398/19]

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Catherine Connolly

63. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the percentage range by sector by which Ireland is likely to miss 2020 greenhouse gas emissions targets to reduce emissions to 20% below 2005 levels; the estimated annual fines Ireland is likely to face as a consequence; the steps being taken to address these shortfalls; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3397/19]

Magdalen Laundries

Catherine Connolly

127. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 436 of 6 November 2018, the status of an application by a person (details supplied) to the Magdalen restorative justice ex gratia scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3512/19]

Departmental Funding

Catherine Connolly

54. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the amount of annual funding provided to an organisation (details supplied); the reporting requirements in respect of this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3226/19]

Irish Aid

Catherine Connolly

58. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the decision of an organisation (details supplied) to close its international department; the process for Irish Aid to work with the organisation in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3225/19]

Scoileanna Gaeltachta

Catherine Connolly

36. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Oideachais agus Scileanna céard é stádas an phróisis chun aitheantas mar scoil Ghaeltachta a bhaint amach; cén líon scoileanna breise a chuir iarratas isteach chuig an aonad um oideachas Gaeltachta sa Roinn roimh an 1 Meitheamh 2018; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [2664/19]

DEIS Eligibility

Catherine Connolly

70. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) previously excluded will be reconsidered for inclusion in the DEIS scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2663/19]

Refugee Data

Catherine Connolly

250. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 448 of 15 January 2019, the number of applications received including those deemed incomplete, by nationality. [2775/19]

Illegal Adoptions

Catherine Connolly

584. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the scoping exercise into illegal adoptions will be published; the number of records being examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2464/19]

Defence Forces Expenditure

Catherine Connolly

13. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the details of 2019, 2020 and 2021 financial commitments pursuant to Ireland’s participation in PESCO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1965/19]

Defence Forces Operations

Catherine Connolly

26. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the details of PESCO projects to which Ireland has committed as participant or observer; the budgets for each project; the personnel involved; the commitments given; the timeline for each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1966/19]

Island Communities

Catherine Connolly

49. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of the consultation process on the airstrips at Cleggan and Inisbofin; when the consultation process began; when it concluded; the number of submissions received; the decisions arising from the consultation process; the further steps in this regard; the publication date for the report in respect of the consultation process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1759/19]

Soláthar Aersheirbhísí

Catherine Connolly

58. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta céard iad sonraí an chonartha maidir le hAersheirbhís Árann; cén dul chun cinn atá déanta ag an Roinn maidir le hAerfort na Mine a cheannach; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [1760/19]

City of Culture Initiative

Catherine Connolly

62. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the breakdown of sponsorship raised by Galway 2020 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1762/19]

Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla

Catherine Connolly

77. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta céard é stádas Bhille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla; cén dáta a fhoilseofar an Bille; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [1761/19]

Abbey Theatre

Catherine Connolly

79. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she has met with the directors, management and-or the board of a theatre (details supplied) following her receipt of an open letter signed by more than 300 Irish theatre practitioners; the steps she is taking to address the concerns contained in the letter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1763/19]

Refugee Data

Catherine Connolly

448. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applications received during the first call for proposals under the refugee protection programme humanitarian admission programme 2 by nationality of the beneficiaries; the number of applications granted by nationality of the beneficiaries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1190/19]

Hospital Investigations

Catherine Connolly

532. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the policy on the funding of external and-or internal reviews and-or investigations of patient care in hospitals; the cost of such reviews or investigations in each of the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54325/18]

Hospital Investigations

Catherine Connolly

533. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the policy on the funding of external and-or internal reviews and-or investigations of patient care in hospitals; the cost of such reviews or investigations at Galway University Hospital in each of the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54326/18]

Rent Pressure Zones

Catherine Connolly

1185. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans for rent pressure zones on the expiration of the three year period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1557/19]

Local Authority Housing Data

Catherine Connolly

1186. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number and location of houses acquired and purchased by Galway City Council in each of the years 2011 to 2018, and to date in 2019; the number and location of houses constructed by the city council for each of those years; the number, location and completion date of houses under construction; the number planned for construction by the city council in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1558/19]

Scéimeanna Teanga

Catherine Connolly

1224. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta an méid scéimeanna teangacha atá á chur i bhfeidhm sa Ghaeltacht faoi láthair; an caiteachas a bheidh i gceist leis na scéimeanna teanga i mbliana; and méid atá ceadaithe do gach scéim teanga don bhliain 2019; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [1749/19]