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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Can the Taoiseach find out for me when works will commence on the railings of Carlow Courthouse? I have been consistently on to the Minister and the Office of Public Works to see when they will begin but I have, as yet, received no answer. I understand the project is happening in phased stages. This is an issue that requires transparency regarding its timeframe. The repeated deferral of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (22 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 73. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of the take-up of the €50 million suite of supports for those working in the live entertainment sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33297/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (17 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 126. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress of the Office of Public Works refurbishment of Carlow courthouse railings. [32330/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (17 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 143. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress of the Office of Public Works project at Carlow castle. [32329/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Ratification of Optional Protocol: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am in Leinster House. I welcome our guest speakers. It is good we are speaking about disabilities because I always feel it is an area we need to get stronger on. I am really glad about and welcome the fact that Ireland for the first time has a Department with the word "disability" in its title. That is a good sign. I agree that both the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, and the Minister of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (15 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 71. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons in counties Carlow and Wexford receiving support under the employment wage subsidy scheme; the number in each county who were receiving support under the scheme in May 2021; the number of persons in each county who have received support under the scheme and its predecessor since March 2020; the expenditure on the scheme in each county...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (15 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: How many people in counties Carlow and Wexford are receiving support under the employment wage subsidy scheme? What was the number in each county who received support under the scheme in May 2021? How many people in each county have received support under the scheme and its predecessor since March 2020? What has been the expenditure on the scheme in each county over that time? Will the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (15 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister. As he said, this is a vital scheme and it is something I believe we need to continue. Throughout Covid we have seen many sectors affected through no one's fault. The Government has played a big part. It is vital that we make sure there is funding for businesses to survive. I ask the Minister to make sure that we deliver. I welcome that 6,800 employees in Carlow...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (15 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister. I am delighted it has been extended until the end of the year because it is a concern. We are now speaking about the Delta variant. We are very lucky that our vaccine roll-out is strong, and I am getting my second vaccine tomorrow and I welcome it. It is important that the scheme is looked at again at the end of the year because it has been such a help to businesses...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Credit Unions (15 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 64. To ask the Minister for Finance the initiatives he is undertaking to boost credit unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31764/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Credit Unions (15 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Acting Chairman. I want to ask the Minister of State what initiatives he has undertaken to boost the credit union sector.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Credit Unions (15 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Minister of State will be aware that I am a big fan of credit unions. In my area in Carlow they do so much good work. I must, however, ask him about the levies on the credit unions, which is a concern. Covid has been hard for people and they are trying to save an extra few euro. The credit union now has funding. It is important that the Minister of State would look at mortgages...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Credit Unions (15 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: As the Minister of State said, it is important that we in government encourage credit unions to give out loans. The funding is there. This must be looked at. More than ever we are now seeing the housing crisis, and there are more people investing in their homes during Covid by decorating and so on. This is what it is all about and this is what we need to encourage. I ask that we would...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Carlow receives €2.7 million less annually from local property tax equalisation when compared with other counties of a similar size. This has been acknowledged by the Department and has led to considerable cuts to services. Carlow County Council tells me that it cannot take on extra staff and that it is 30 staff short at the moment. It might be looking for even more staff. The...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021: Discussion (15 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am in Leinster House. I also wish to thank everyone today. It has been very informative. Many of my questions have also been asked already. One of the biggest concerns I have is about the information request and the lack of any enforcement mechanisms. Information is of critical importance and is crucial. I would like that to be looked at. As for people who wish to receive...

Mental Health During and Post Covid-19: Statements (3 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Supporting positive mental health and well-being must be a priority because these services are very limited. We have a lack of consultants in the area and limited appointments, assessments and treatments. It is a worry. I understand that the pandemic has had a big part to play in those limitations but it has also highlighted that these services are urgent and essential. The Minister of...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (3 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The weatherproofing and outdoor dining infrastructure scheme, a capital grants scheme, is meant to upgrade and enhance street and public spaces. The closing date for the scheme was last Friday. This scheme is important for the hospitality sector and tourism throughout the country. Carlow County Council has identified two suitable locations, one in Carlow town and one in the rural town of...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 54. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of businesses in County Carlow that have availed of the Covid-19 credit guarantee scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30049/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 89. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of County Carlow enterprises that that have applied to the small business assistance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30050/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (3 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 171. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí in Garda stations in County Carlow at the end of April 2021; the way this compares to the end of April 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29968/21]