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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Broadcasting Sector (24 Feb 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 8. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of the establishment of the media commission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10439/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Broadcasting Sector (24 Feb 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: We all know that the media landscape has changed dramatically in recent years, so I wish to ask the Minister today about the status of the establishment of the media commission.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Broadcasting Sector (24 Feb 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: As we know, people rely on newspaper, TV, radio and online platforms to find out about local and national issues, to inform them about current affairs, to showcase our culture and especially to reach out to our Irish abroad and to bring the nation together at times of national celebration and reflection. I rely heavily on my own local media such as KCLR, The Nationalistand the Carlow People....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (24 Feb 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State for the sports capital grant in Carlow, and particularly for St. Leo's College. The Minister of State gave his commitment to women in sport and they got their full grant of €300,000. On the appeals process, I have written to the Department. There are three clubs in Carlow that had originally been requested further information and they did not get the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Feb 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 53. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of efforts to bridge the gaps in participation in sport by women and persons with disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10438/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Student Travel Card (24 Feb 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 207. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is a refund procedure for student card holders, who are charged full travel prices as a result of not presenting their student cards at the time of travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10748/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Education with the UNCRPD (Resumed): Discussion (24 Feb 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I was at another meeting so I am arriving late. I apologise and I thank the witnesses for attending today. When a secondary student with a disability first arrives at third level, would the witnesses say the student is supported to reach his or her full potential or could the student be pigeonholed as not being able to take on certain tasks? That was raised with me by somebody recently....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Education with the UNCRPD (Resumed): Discussion (24 Feb 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: That is important. I am a Carlow woman and Carlow Institute of Technology is going to be the South East Technological University from 1 May. It is a huge achievement for Carlow and Kilkenny. What would the witnesses say we could improve for somebody with a disability? We have two great ITs in Carlow, St. Patrick's Carlow College and Carlow IT. The Minister for Further and Higher...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Education with the UNCRPD (Resumed): Discussion (24 Feb 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: We know that technological universities are going to be a game changer. However, with that we have to move with the times and make sure that things are accessible. Communication with all services will be very important here. We have a duty of care to make sure there is proper accommodation and proper accessibility. There is also the online aspect. Everything has gone digital at this...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Feb 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: This week we will debate the town centre first policy, yet we have significant issues with the process to make our towns better. Carlow town received the approval of €15 million under the urban regeneration and development fund, URDF, which is the greatest investment in the history of the town, but the people of Carlow have seen nothing since it was announced. We are now only in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (22 Feb 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 695. To ask the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if the appointment will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9198/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Urban Development (17 Feb 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 39. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the way the town centre first policy will support towns across Ireland to restore derelict buildings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8762/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (17 Feb 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 100. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8558/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (17 Feb 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 109. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if new initiatives will be taken to combat rural crime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8557/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Education with the UNCRPD (Resumed): Discussion (17 Feb 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I have one other question. I am dealing with a school in Carlow which is looking for an ASD unit. We have been working with SENO, and it has decided it is not needed. The school has advised me that it is losing students to other schools with ASD units. When I contacted the Department, I was told that SENO needs to recommend. How do we cross these barriers when schools are looking for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Education with the UNCRPD (Resumed): Discussion (17 Feb 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I also thank the witnesses. I regularly meet a constituent from Carlow who had a very bad accident resulting in a brain injury. His biggest concern is that if anything happens to him, he must go to Dublin if he is worried about an issue. There is no outreach support locally in Carlow. He has a great GP and that is not the problem. Rural areas, for example Carlow, do not have proper...

Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Statements (16 Feb 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is time for a massive programme of reform of the Defence Forces. When Fianna Fáil was in opposition, we called for the establishment of a commission on defence in a motion passed by the Dáil in 2019 and this was an election manifesto commitment for us in 2020 because we knew that there was no clear strategy on what we want for our Defence Forces or on how to fund them correctly....

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (16 Feb 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 21. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on social affairs and equality is next due to meet. [6693/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (16 Feb 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I wish to raise the need to establish a public inquiry into the death of Shane O'Farrell. A scoping exercise was ordered, but three years later the family are being told of extension after extension. Shane's mam contacted me this week to ask for help, so I ask for the Taoiseach's support for a public inquiry to be set up. I too wish to raise domestic violence. I welcome Tusla's...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (16 Feb 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Commission on Pensions has asked for the removal of a special exemption that allows the over-66s to avoid PRSI on their non-State income. This would mean retired public servants would have to pay 4% PRSI on their public service pension on amounts over €100. Their pensions have been already reduced by the Government's pensions levy. Many of these pensioners are not in receipt of...