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Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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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]
Thu, 7 Mar 2019
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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]
Thu, 7 Mar 2019
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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]
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
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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]
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
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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]
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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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]
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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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]
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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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]
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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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]
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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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]
Thu, 21 Feb 2019
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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]
Thu, 21 Feb 2019
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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]
Thu, 21 Feb 2019
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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]
Thu, 21 Feb 2019
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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]
Thu, 21 Feb 2019
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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]
Wed, 20 Feb 2019
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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]
Wed, 20 Feb 2019
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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]
Wed, 20 Feb 2019
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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]
Wed, 20 Feb 2019
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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]
Wed, 20 Feb 2019
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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]