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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]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (16 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 155. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will outline any solar strategy to ensure a greater share of electricity is generated through solar PV; if there are plans to retrofit every home in the country with solar panels; if solar PV will be made more accessible to schools, GAA clubs and local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (16 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 192. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are plans to extend to private bus operators the new young adult travel card scheme recently announced as part of budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55840/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 260. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position to be employed by social dancing event organisers under the public health guidelines in respect of booking in advance using computers they may not be familiar with and other pertinent information or clarification that can be provided to this sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56008/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (16 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 359. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of, and position regarding, ongoing talks regarding pay and entitlements for school secretaries and caretakers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55843/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (16 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 360. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to remedy the shortage of substitute teachers; if her attention has been drawn to schools that are finding themselves unable to get a substitute teacher; if there are plans to give more flexibility in the process of appointing suitable substitute teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55844/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Welfare Service (16 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 361. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of educational welfare officers that are employed by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55845/21]