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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I, too, want to wish everyone a happy Christmas and a safe 2021. This Christmas will be challenging for all of us and while I welcome the lifting of the more stringent restrictions on family visits due to come into effect this week, I ask that we be very careful in our messaging. Now is a good time to encourage the fast-tracking of the Loneliness Taskforce's five principal actions. There...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: My own area of Carlow-Kilkenny has had a huge spike in Covid-19 cases so I ask everyone to stay safe.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: With the new lifting of restrictions starting tomorrow our messaging is very important in terms of doing our best and playing our part to stay safe.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: As I said, we have seen a spike in my area of Carlow-Kilkenny.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Broadband Infrastructure (17 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister. There has been investment in broadband in County Carlow, particularly in the south east, which is good. My point is about BCPs and the new locations. The Minister referred to Deputies' belief that there are needs in certain areas. In my home town, Carlow, I believe we have further needs there in different areas. I ask the Minister to look at these. I believe...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Broadband Infrastructure (17 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Minister referred to new locations. If we feel there is an area in, for example, my own area of Carlow, do we contact the Minister or go to the local authority? What is the process if we have people contacting us?

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Local Improvement Scheme (17 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 37. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the funding that will be provided in County Carlow under the local improvement scheme in 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43599/20]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Ireland (17 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 115. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the action he is taking to encourage women as entrepreneurs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43796/20]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (17 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 150. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of businesses in County Carlow that have received support under the restart grant and the restart grant plus; the number that have availed of the Covid-19 credit guarantee scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43795/20]

Planning and Development Bill 2020 [Seanad]: Second Stage (16 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister. We have all gone through the Bill as a committee and I make the point that it is critical to have public engagement in planning. I am a firm believer in that. This Bill replaces the requirement on city and county council executives to hold public meetings about proposed city and county development plans. The obligation is then on the planning authority to consult...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Technological Universities (15 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I welcome the investment for the technological university for the south east. It will bring many opportunities for the region. Has the Minister had any contact with Carlow College, St. Patrick's, with regard to bringing about the full integration of the college into the higher education system in the south-east region? I am eager to hear the response of the Minister. Does he have a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Technological Universities (15 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 105. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has had contact with Carlow College, St. Patrick’s, Carlow with regard to bringing about the full integration of Carlow College, St. Patrick’s, into the higher education framework and system in the south-east region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41537/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (15 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 512. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children on the HSE CAMHS waiting list by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42973/20]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (10 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The move back to level 3 restrictions has been welcome for many businesses and I encourage the public to shop local as we approach Christmas. I have received several phone calls about the lack of guidance over stage schools in level 3. Some gymnastics clubs and drama classes state that they can open, but it looks like they are using the previous level 3 guidelines. The new guidelines state...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic Violence Services (10 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 11. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the actions she will take to address the rising levels of domestic violence in Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42420/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic Violence Services (10 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Christmas is fast approaching and it will be unlike any other. I ask the Minister to outline her plans to combat rising levels of domestic violence in Carlow. Will she be increasing supports for those seeking help in domestic violence situations? Specifically with regard to Christmas, what emergency plans are in place to keep services open? It is so important that services remain open for...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic Violence Services (10 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Today marks the last day of a 16-day campaign highlighting domestic abuse and violence and is an appropriate time to reflect on the plans of the Department of Justice in this area. Evidence shows that women, children, migrants, refugees, people with disabilities and the elderly have been hit hardest by the pandemic and this has been compounded by a widespread increase in domestic violence....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic Violence Services (10 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I welcome the audit that is being undertaken because we must assess the services being provided by An Garda Síochána, Tusla, local authorities and the Department of Social Protection, among others. We must have an holistic approach to this. Services must be more accessible and more information must be provided in order that people better understand the issue. We know that people...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (10 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 22. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to complete the progression of the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42419/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Paediatric Services (10 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 118. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to increase the number of paediatric rheumatologists in Ireland; the number of children waiting on a paediatric rheumatologist referral and the current waiting time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42327/20]