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Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (13 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I also have concerns about the legislation for the Covid certificate, although I welcome it. I know the Taoiseach is listening to advice from NPHET and health professionals. However, my office has heard the concerns of people in their 40s and 50s who have not received vaccines and are waiting for appointments. That is a big concern. Some people with medical issues cannot get a vaccine and...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: First, I welcome Deputy Bacik to the House. I was very privileged to work with her for four years and I wish her well. I have been contacted by parents with medical cards asking about payment for school transport. Medical cards cannot currently be inputted into the system because of the cyberattack on the HSE. I brought this up last week and I contacted Bus Éireann, which is now...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (13 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 136. To ask the Minister for Health the number of new medical cards that have been issued to date in 2021 in the Carlow Kilkenny local health office area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37520/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (13 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 137. To ask the Minister for Health the action being taken to address long waiting times for hospital appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37519/21]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I apologise. I could not connect to the Internet in the convention centre. My first question was for the first session, so I do not know if it can be answered, but I will ask if the witnesses do not mind. Regarding the birth certificate, there are no circumstances in which it is okay to refuse to issue a birth certificate to someone and right to identity is paramount. Do the witnesses...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (8 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 93. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans for the expansion of Garda CCTV in County Carlow to deter criminal activity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36767/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (8 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: My question is about resources for County Carlow and the plans for the expansion of the CCTV in Carlow to deter criminal activity.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (8 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State. I compliment community groups for the excellent work they do. My question related to the extension of CCTV from An Garda Síochána on approach roads coming into Carlow. As the Minister of State will know, Carlow is very well situated. We are close to Dublin and to everywhere and we have a great location. That was the question I wanted answered in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (8 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State. I highlighted this today for a reason. It is great to see the Minister and Ministers of State all present. They know of the work An Garda Síochána does. I can only speak for County Carlow where we have gardaí who are doing their work and doing their best. When CCTV is requested - and it must be addressed here by the Minister and Ministers of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Third Level Education (8 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: This question asks the Minister to outline progress regarding implementation of the Framework for Consent in Higher Education Institutions: Safe, Respectful, Supportive and Positive - Ending Sexual Violence and Harassment in Irish Higher Education Institutions, and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Third Level Education (8 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is important we have inclusive education where people feel safe at work and when they are studying. In autumn, I read that less than half of the sexual assault and harassment concerns reported by students in the academic year 2018-19 were investigated by colleges. I am aware that considerable supports have been allocated to a number of initiatives in the area. If reported cases have...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Third Level Education (8 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I welcome the action plan that will be in colleges and the Minister's commitment to foster a culture in higher education where it is clear that unwanted behaviours are not acceptable. That is so important. It is crucial that meaningful participation is supported to allow the voices, needs, views and experiences of those most impacted by issues to be heard and for future supports to be...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Third Level Education (8 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I compliment staff and students for what they are doing because this is so important-----

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Third Level Education (8 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Do I not have one more minute?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Technological Universities (8 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 77. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the proposed technical university of the south east; the outcome of the review of the project by an international panel and proposed finances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36841/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (8 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 66. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress of the full integration of Carlow College, St. Patrick's into the higher education system in the south-east region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36842/21]

CervicalCheck Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (7 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Sadly, we have learned that time is not on the side of women impacted by the CervicalCheck scandal but time is something we must give now to those we can give it to. Women have felt betrayed and, let us be honest, we have a storied history with tribunals. To extend this timeframe is the only thing we can do, but we must also look at what is wrong. The three-member tribunal, which was...

Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage (7 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The next slot is Sinn Féin and the speaker is Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne.

Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage (7 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Thank you.

Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage (7 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Thank you, Deputy. You can-----