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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Facilities (19 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 68. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if community pools and leisure centres will be permitted to hold swimming classes as sports for children in primary schools; if her attention has been drawn to the enormous benefits of swimming as a sport for children and its importance as part of the national education curriculum; if swimming lessons will be included in...

Rural and Community Development: Statements (18 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am sharing my time. We need a vibrant rural life where families can live and work locally in sustainable communities. I take the opportunity of a debate on rural development to welcome US insurance company, Unum's, expansion of its technology centre of excellence in Carlow. Unum has been a big success for Carlow since it set up here in 2008. It currently employs 150 people and today it...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Staff (18 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister for her reply. We are living in unprecedented times. I know from her work in education how much the Minister values SNAs and teachers, as we all do. It is important to acknowledge that. However, it remains my view that the 72 hours should be frozen. Given the situation we are in and the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on particular families and children, who are among...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Staff (18 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister for being here to discuss the issue of the bank of 72 hours which, should work be available, special needs assistants, SNAs, can be called upon to do from time to time. Constituents in my home town of Carlow have contacted me. They are members of a union which is in the process of pursuing a claim with the Department of Education to remove these hours on the basis of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Pension Provisions (17 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 128. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his proposals to honour the Labour Court recommendation on the provision of an occupational pension for community employment supervisors; the engagement he has had on the issue with relevant stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36559/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Charges (17 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 183. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding engagement with Internet providers in respect of the cessation of the application of excess usage charges during periods of enhanced restrictions considering the increase in the number of persons working and studying from home; his plans to request a further cessation of the application of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (17 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 282. To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year cost if the guide dog allowance increased to €950; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36955/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Broadcasting Sector (17 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 323. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way in which the €2 million allocation for capital expenditure for TG4 was spent in 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36959/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (17 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 507. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if junior DEIS band one schools will benefit from a reduction in the pupil teacher ratio announced in budget 2021; the position regarding the planned full-year allocation of €5 million in 2022 and allocation of same; the position regarding additional resources and staffing and the allocation of same to all DEIS band one schools; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (17 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 681. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí by rank attached to each divisional protective services unit in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36958/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (17 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 833. To ask the Minister for Health the number of vacant public health nurse posts in each CHO in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36956/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (17 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 834. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list to see a consultant cardiologist at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny; the average waiting time to see a consultant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36957/20]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: A recent survey revealed that residents in County Carlow must travel an average of 40 km to their nearest accident and emergency department, a car journey of approximately 37 minutes. Because we do not have an adequate public transport system people must use any other mode of transport. There is nothing suitable for any kind or urgent travel. In Kilkenny, they have a marvellous scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (12 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 29. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the provision of public transport for Carlow town; when such a service can be expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35776/20]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Statement of Strategy 2021-2025: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. (12 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the representatives from the Department . Statements on strategy are important for the period 2021 to 2025. All of us have a role working with local authorities to provide the best service we can to people. There are many issues I wish to address in the Department's strategy to deal with local authorities. I heard this morning that millions of euro worth of funding has been...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Statement of Strategy 2021-2025: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. (12 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I also want to talk about the threshold to qualify for local authority housing. That needs to be changed, and I know the Minister is working on it. The tenant purchase scheme was never brought in - it has never been used. It was announced approximately two years ago and no one is able to use it. The following is something about which I have a real bugbear. Do our guests feel that the...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Supplementary) (12 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister. He was here this morning when we had the representatives of the Department in and they spoke about the statement of strategy to cover the period from 2021 to 2025. That is about strategy and policies. The 31 local authorities are doing their best but we need proper policies and procedures, whether it is to do with homelessness, mental health, disabilities, thresholds...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Supplementary) (12 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I have brought up with the Minister several times the issue of capital funding for Carlow. To me this is still an issue. I know the Minister is working on it. I welcome it. My biggest concern is that after Christmas we will still have Covid-19 - it will be with us for a long time yet. How many businesses will actually reopen? It is a concern. I can see it now with people buying online....

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Supplementary) (12 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I have Carlow. That is why I brought it up. I wanted to ensure Carlow was in that plan. I had to ask the Minister whether Carlow was in it.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Supplementary) (12 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is a very good one.