Results 81-100 of 4,565 for speaker:Jennifer Murnane O'Connor

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (14 May 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 587. To ask the Minister for Health when the HSE expects the integrated eye care team to be fully established in CHO 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21437/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (14 May 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 588. To ask the Minister for Health the status of progress in the progression of advanced optometry care in the community (details supplied); if there has been discussion regarding the fact that medical card scale of fees as optometrists has not been updated in 20 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21438/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (14 May 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 613. To ask the Minister for Health what services are available for adults with ADHD seeking treatment in CHO 5; if a person (details supplied) can receive such service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21641/24]

Progressing Special Education Provision: Statements (9 May 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The portfolio of special education is so important. It is a role that directly impacts on the lives of countless individuals with diverse needs and, as such, it demands full-time dedication to ensure effective policy development, implementation and support for those who rely on the special education services. There are enormous issues with special education and the Minister of State will...

Ceisteanna Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 May 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I will ask about community employment, CE, schemes. A lady who is a cancer survivor took a place on a CE scheme because she could not find part-time work. She was on disability allowance before taking up the scheme and her spouse was also on disability allowance. She has now been asked to do a means test. She was very upset the other day and said to me that she would not have taken the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (9 May 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 44. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development how Carlow is benefiting from the 2023 town and village renewal scheme. [20607/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (9 May 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 21. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development for an update on the Communities Centre Investment Fund in County Carlow. [20608/24]

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

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 72. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he believes his advocacy on Palestinian issues is now having a real impact at EU level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20596/24]

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

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 97. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his recent visit to UNRWA projects in the Middle East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20595/24]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Programmes (8 May 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I raise the issue of school places, especially for ASD units, and parents paying to get their children assessed. Several people have come into my clinic who cannot get their children assessed. These people are borrowing from credit unions and their own parents. The cost of getting assessments has gone so high that they are really under pressure. The CSO indicators show that 15.2% of...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Programmes (8 May 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: As the Taoiseach knows, there are no crèche places available in the country and our childminders provide a great service. I thank the Taoiseach so much.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Programmes (8 May 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 22. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the work of the child poverty and well-being programme office. [18000/24]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (8 May 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 12. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on children, education and disability will meet next. [17999/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Support Services (8 May 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 170. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if local enterprise offices do not offer grants to financial advisors working in the Central Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20193/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (8 May 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 186. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a school build (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20194/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (8 May 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 304. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person will be permitted to have credits applied to their welfare application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20228/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Ceremonies (8 May 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 379. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the next citizenship ceremony to complete the naturalisation process is taking place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20486/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (8 May 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 498. To ask the Minister for Health the reason patients with medical cards are continuing to be charged for services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20192/24]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (2 May 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: This week, I met some Carlow fire and rescue members. Two of them are nearly 60 so they are going to have to retire. We have good news that there is legislation coming in to allow our firefighters to stay on until the age of 62, which is really welcome. If the legislation is enacted prior to 16 May 2024, Carlow County Council will abide by it but, if not, the firefighters will have to...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (2 May 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: They are due to retire on 16 May.