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Seanad: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Second Stage (16 Nov 2016)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister for introducing a good Bill. All Members recognise the need for change. The provision of the fast-track planning for developments of more than 100 housing units in which the application will be made directly to An Bord Pleanála will boost supply. In the long term it will create jobs for builders, who did not have that much work in the past few years. However, in...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Second Stage (16 Nov 2016)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Yes.

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: On the canals, I have read the by-laws and I have major concerns about the 21 day period provided from the date of their publication. The timescale is too short. The fines and regulations, which are excessively severe, will not encourage people to use the canals. They are not in place on other Irish waterways. There is a five day move-on rule, forcing boats to move every five days. If...

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Proposed by-laws should maintain existing community canal based users and encourage new visitors, not force existing users off the canals.

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Absolutely, but-----

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Just let me finish.

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I have confirmed this. It is section 2.

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Like Senator Coffey-----

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: These are my concerns. I live in Carlow. There is a-----

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I would appreciate it if the Minister addressed those concerns. To return to hedge cutting-----

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Like Senator Coffey, I have concerns about the hedge cutting and I know that-----

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I know the health and safety aspect is very worrying.

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Thank you.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Like other speakers, I am very disheartened. Every week, I and other Senators invite Ministers to the House. The Minister arrives and reads from a script. We are given a sheet of paper which states that they will revert to Senators with further information. This is unacceptable. I will mention four cases I have raised in the past six months but have received no answer. I will insist...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: We need to get answers. I am very disheartened. As a first-time Senator, I can approach a Minister and outline the issues in my area that require attention or funding. I have been a councillor for 20 years and I understand that one must wait, that there are protocols in place and everything cannot be done overnight but there has been no respite service for children in Carlow for more than...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Ambulance Service Provision (20 Oct 2016)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Ambulance paramedic staff are a vital asset to Carlow and the south east, providing assistance and support to the community, especially at times of illness and tragedy. Carlow ambulance service comprises 18 staff - four women and 14 men. They are based in a prefab with no hot water, a leaking roof and in a sewage problem. The store for their medication is located in a different building...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Ambulance Service Provision (20 Oct 2016)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State for her reply. It is unacceptable in 2016 that 18 staff members are working in a facility with a leaking roof, no access to hot water and a sewage problem. Taxpayers are not being provided with the service for which they are paying, which is unfair on the employees and people living in Carlow. I ask the Minister of State and the Minister to visit the facility...

Seanad: Fire Safety in Traveller Accommodation: Statements (19 Oct 2016)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I too give my sympathies to the families of that tragic fire for their loss. It was devastating. The whole country was devastated about it. However, who is responsible for fire safety in Traveller accommodation? There are about 10,000 Traveller families resident in Ireland. We have learned through bitter experience that self-regulation of fire regulations does not work. In 1998 the...

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Second Stage (19 Oct 2016)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Like previous speakers, I congratulate Senator Mark Daly on bringing forward this Bill. I received many letters and e-mails also. This Bill is a great achievement and I am delighted to support it. This is all about equal rights for the members of the deaf community. In particular, I want to mention their families. These families have been there through thick and thin and fought for...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2016)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: An issue raised in my clinic during the week causes great concern. A man in his late 70s left Carlow 50 years ago to work in England. He has come home every year since to visit his family and friends, but this is the first time in 50 years that two of the main banks have refused to change sterling for him. He went to the main post office, but it also refused to accept sterling. He was...