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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation (3 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 174. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of plans to carry out remedial works at Carlow courthouse. [29967/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessibility in Planning and Delivery of Transport Projects: Discussion (3 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the witnesses for attending. They will be aware that over the past few months many concerns have been raised about wheelchair lifts not working in railway stations. My understanding is that there were perhaps 13 such cases, but that has since reduced to eight across the country. Perhaps the witnesses could provide an update on that issue. I spoke to the Minister of State, Deputy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessibility in Planning and Delivery of Transport Projects: Discussion (3 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessibility in Planning and Delivery of Transport Projects: Discussion (3 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Perhaps Ms O'Donnell is right and I thank her. However, the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, told me there is also to be an application that can be used on a phone for the Luas and the DART. That is what the Minister of State said to me and I apologise if that information is wrong.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessibility in Planning and Delivery of Transport Projects: Discussion (3 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank our guests for those replies. It is important to get lifts up and running for wheelchair users, as our guests know. I can only speak about Carlow. I monitor the wheelchair lifts there. We are delighted the new bridge will soon be installed. The work has been going on a long time but we are told it will be another few weeks. I am delighted because the facilities are badly needed....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessibility in Planning and Delivery of Transport Projects: Discussion (3 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: My understanding is that the application is not up and running. I might be wrong but my understanding is that the application is for the DART and the Luas.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I missed two meetings to be here for Questions on Promised Legislation.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: We need to look at a better system.

Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-out: Statements (27 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I also welcome the Ministers today. It is great that we can welcome the vaccination roll-out because it is very positive. The reopening from 2 June of accommodation services such as hotels, bed and breakfast accommodation, self-catering and hostels is very important. Many pub owners in counties Carlow and Kilkenny have contacted me. I ask the Minister to look at this issue again. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Strategies (27 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 27. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the progress to enable the voice of children and young persons in decision-making including to update the first national strategy on children and young persons participation in decision-making; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28739/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: United Nations Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Ratification of Optional Protocol: Discussion (27 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Chairman and the witnesses today. On the impact on people with disabilities across the EU, how can countries within the EU work together to ensure alignment with the UNCRPD? Have lessons been learned here? People with disabilities in Ireland were impacted significantly in loss of services by both the financial crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic. Can the witnesses discuss how...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (26 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 217. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the measures in place to establish a digital first approach to the processing of international protection applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28738/21]

International Travel and Aviation: Statements (25 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister and welcome the comprehensive statement on the EU Covid-19 travel certificate. I understand July is being considered but I ask that it be introduced as soon as possible. I, too, have been contacted by pilots, staff and their families. We have to be very careful and I know we must take the advice of the National Public Health Emergency Team, NPHET, but we must also be...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Disadvantage (25 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 351. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) will be included in the upcoming DEIS programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28026/21]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028: Discussion (25 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the witnesses for appearing before us today. This matter is very important. I share the concerns Ms Lane expressed regarding the programme. Is the plan a bit overly ambitious? We may need to find out more about it. This process began in 2016 and we are now in 2021. How many childminders have notified the city and county childcare committees, CCCCs? During the drafting of this...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028: Discussion (25 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Yes, it was.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028: Discussion (25 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank Ms Lane.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028: Discussion (25 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: No, that is fine. My remaining query concerns whether we must look at a more realistic timeframe. As Ms Lane said, it is important there is a great deal of communication and information involved in this process. The services are excellent and that is not in question. However, everyone must be listened to and it is important everyone gets that chance. It is important, therefore, to know...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028: Discussion (25 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: That was it?