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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disadvantaged Status (23 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am aware of the DEIS review that is being undertaken, but I want Carlow and Tullow to be included in it. The problem is that families are moving from schools which do not have the programme, which includes hot meals, to schools that have it. That is a major issue. Scoil Mhuire Lourdes is in Tullow, but there are no DEIS schools there, while Scoil Mhuire gan Smál, the school I...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disadvantaged Status (23 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I welcome the fact that the Minister secured the extra funding. From talking to different principals, especially in the two schools I mentioned, Scoil Mhuire gan Smál in Carlow and Scoil Mhuire Lourdes in Tullow, I am aware that our towns and villages are changing. The review process needs to be furnished urgently so that children do not fall through the cracks in their academic year,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disadvantaged Status (23 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 68. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of plans to include a school (details supplied) under the Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools, DEIS, programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57292/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disadvantaged Status (23 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I appreciate being given the time to raise this very important issue. I am hopeful of an update on plans to include schools in my constituency, namely, Scoil Mhuire gan Smál in Carlow and Scoil Mhuire Lourdes in Tullow in the DEIS programme. Schools that fall outside the DEIS support system are struggling. The sooner schools that qualify for DEIS are identified, the sooner these...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I have received many calls in the last few days about schools and the hospitality sector. We have an incredible vaccination rate and boosters are being rolled out. There has been confusion about the antigen testing, which I raised with the Taoiseach two weeks ago. I am glad that much information has been provided. I am concerned about how high Covid figures are. I note there is a delay...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (23 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 368. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the recent new Covid-19 restrictions will further impact the supply of school substitute teachers; the mitigation that is being applied in relation to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57376/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (23 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 147. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will report on antigen testing protocols and supports for schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57293/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry (23 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 248. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that hunting and point to point racing have seen their insurance options eliminated; his plans to address this issue; if the action plan for insurance reform has been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57378/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (23 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 367. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when antigen tests will be rolled out for classroom close contacts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57375/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (23 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 644. To ask the Minister for Health when antigen test subsidies will be introduced; the level of subsidy that will be in place; when there will be a public information campaign on antigen testing and on its application; if there will be a roll-out of a central system to record results; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57377/21]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Child Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank everyone. I was heartened by Ms Smith's excellent story. Ireland signed up to the European Child Guarantee in June 2021. It aims to prevent and combat child poverty and social exclusion in the EU. Ms Byrne referred to the different supports. What plan do we have? We need a plan. What type of childcare centres should we have? Should they be community-based centres,...

Disability Funding Report: Motion (18 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State. It is great to see her here. I am also a member of the Joint Committee on Disability Matters and I know how hard everyone works there. It is time for action and this is a call for action. Action is highlighted in the committee's pre-budget submission for budget 2022. The submission calls for the programme for Government commitments that oblige action for...

Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: This wide-ranging legislation is welcome. Numerous constituents have contacted me regarding e-scooters and e-bikes and, therefore, the legislation concerning them is welcome, in addition to the newly installed traffic management system for the M50. That is very important. I understand there will be investment in improving our public transport system, which is very good news. I was very...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am in my Carlow office, not in the Dáil so I just want to say to the witnesses that it is very important that we listen to them and all their concerns.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (16 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The lack of supply is the biggest issue around the country. I am aware it is a massive issue in Carlow. However, there is a new company, CarlowBuild, that can deliver prefabricated homes. I do not know whether there are similar companies around the country but we need to consider this possibility. It could be part of the solution to the housing supply issue and the delivery of homes. The...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (16 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 17. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide a report on the work of the housing and infrastructure unit of his Department. [55895/21]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Community employment schemes are designed to help those in long-term unemployment and as we know, they are absolutely brilliant for the community. There is a deep sense of frustration felt by community employment supervisors and assistant supervisors in trying to secure an occupational pension. Promises were made but I am afraid there has been no movement on this. My understanding is the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (16 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 82. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the Office of Public Works project at Carlow Castle due to have been completed in October 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55825/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (16 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 86. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a contract for works on Leighlinbridge Garda station has been initiated; the date when the rural station in County Carlow will be reopened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55826/21]