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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (13 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 305. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the supports in place for schools to run the 2021 leaving certificate and accredited grades process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25061/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing Disability Services Model and Withdrawal of Occupational Therapies from Schools: Engagement with HSE (13 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the witnesses for attending the meeting today. First, I commend the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, with regard to the occupational therapists. There was a pause in that area and it was withdrawn. This service is very important so I commend her on that. Families and children with special educational needs suffered most during the pandemic. The rug was pulled from under them...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing Disability Services Model and Withdrawal of Occupational Therapies from Schools: Engagement with HSE (13 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the witnesses. I have two quick questions. Does Mr. Morgan believe the introduction of the standard operating procedure, SOP, is resulting in children accessing therapy sooner? Has there been any feedback from the clinicians on the SOP? If Mr. Morgan could respond, that would be great. They are just two things that came to me when he was speaking. I thank the witnesses again....

Loan Guarantee Schemes Arrangements (Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland) Bill 2021: Second Stage (12 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. There is no doubt the industries and sectors most exposed to Brexit need additional support and financial aid, especially when we are still dealing with the impact of the Covid pandemic. This new scheme to help viable businesses is very welcome. This year we still see much demand for support and there has been and still is a place for loan guarantee schemes for...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Issues (11 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is very worrying that ten years have passed and there is still no date for the completion of the review. I really worry about that. I do understand the new initiatives that have been introduced by the Government. I will provide the Minister of State of the example of the Rebuilding Ireland home loan. First-time buyers can apply for a Rebuilding Ireland home loan to purchase a new or...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Issues (11 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: During Covid-19, more than ever, we have all seen life-changing things happen. In that regard, a home is so important for people, and there is the saying that your home is your castle. In that context, I raise the qualifying thresholds for social housing, which are too low, especially in my area of Carlow. A review is being done, and I am here to ask the Minister of State about the status...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 111. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the timeframe for clearing the backlog of passports applications from applicants in County Carlow. [23917/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (11 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 187. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the operation of the learner driver theory test under the easement of public health restrictions from 10 May 2021; his plans to clear the backlog in counties Carlow and Kilkenny of those awaiting a test following several cancellations; if an online theory test is to be made available; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Workplace Relations Commission (11 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 570. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the progress that has been made by his Department on the implementation of the Workplace Relations Commission agreement of September 2020 (details supplied) between a union and city and county childcare committees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24060/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (11 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 781. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a timeline for the return to work of landscapers and gardeners given that it is a crucial season for the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24061/21]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Children's Unmet Needs: Engagement with Minister of State at the Department of Health (Resumed) (11 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am in Leinster House. I thank the Minister of State who gave many good answers. I know how hard she works and that she is very ambitious for this to work. I will ask about the review again because she spoke about it ending in March 2022. Is the review wide enough? Is there a plan B? Does it concern the Minister of State that the chief strategy officer of the Association of...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Children's Unmet Needs: Engagement with Minister of State at the Department of Health (Resumed) (11 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State and really welcome her answer. Different areas were brought up today. The issues of assessment of needs to access educational supports or speech and therapy supports, child and adolescent healthcare supports, CAMHs, primary care, will all come up when we talk to different Ministers, no matter what way it goes, because they are all interlinked. As the Minister...

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (6 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is great to see the vaccination roll-out. Today, all 57-year-olds can register for their vaccine. What happens to those who do not register on the day their age comes up? What if they miss it or do not know about it? Can they register later? Will they be accommodated? If, for example, 220,000 60 to 69-year-olds did not register, can they do so now or must they wait until all ages are...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (6 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: What is being done to tackle the massive backlog of driver theory tests? It is my understanding that online testing was piloted for tractor drivers and the plan was to begin online testing for car drivers. What is the update on that? Are we increasing the number of testers to cope with the demand? I have had many emails and phone calls from people who want to know why they are being...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing (5 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 76. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the review of income thresholds to qualify for a place on a local authority housing list will be complete. [22672/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (5 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 436. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the interactions he has had with the collaborative forum for former residents of mother and baby homes since becoming Minister; when he will next meet with members of the forum; his plans for the forum to be included in the pre-legislative process in 2021 regarding the certain institutional burials (authorised...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (5 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 632. To ask the Minister for Health the reason some diabetes type 1 patients in University Hospital Waterford are being requested to transfer the status regarding persons with type 1 diabetes in University Hospital Waterford being given the opportunity to access insulin pumps; the reason University Hospital Waterford is the only level 4 hospital not currently providing insulin pump therapy to...

Covid-19, Mental Health and Older People: Statements (29 Apr 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: We will each take three minutes. I am sure Deputy Cathal Crowe will be here shortly. I thank the Minister of State. First, I congratulate the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, and her husband, Paul, on the birth of their baby son this morning. That is really good and I congratulate both of them. Today gives us great hope. Restrictions on inter-county travel, masses, hospitality,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (28 Apr 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 80. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to ensure the revival of tourism in counties Carlow and Kilkenny and the south-east; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21809/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Organisations (28 Apr 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 111. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the action taken to tackle discrimination in sport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21810/21]