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Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Sports Facilities (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 1463. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if there is any prohibition on the end of use of rubber materials in astro pitches for community groups (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48630/23]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Issues Facing the Early Childhood Sector: Discussion (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank everyone for being here today. I am on the opposite end. I am a granny so I am the lady who can hand them back after a few hours. I love to have them but then I say "here are the mammies, thank God". I am a mother of four children so I have seen the role childcare providers - I always say educators - play. They kept the country running during the Covid-19 pandemic. They were a...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Issues Facing the Early Childhood Sector: Discussion (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Yes, in March. I will put a proposal to the committee that we request it today and ask why it was not published because we need it to be published. I am not sure whether it was Ms Dunne who spoke about help with mental health or counselling. We also need to look at that. It really needs to be addressed. There are many issues in the childcare and education sector that we can address....

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Issues Facing the Early Childhood Sector: Discussion (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is good to have it, but when I saw it would not happen until September 2024, I was frustrated. I am passionate about these issues, like others here are. On pay, I met with many childcare providers and their staff when I met Ms Dunne. Two women told me that they could not get a mortgage. We have educators in the system who are not able to qualify for a mortgage. This needs to be...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Issues Facing the Early Childhood Sector: Discussion (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I direct my next comment to Ms Dunne and the Federation of Early Childhood Providers. I have spoken to the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, about what I think is the biggest issue. People who know the childcare profession, like childcare providers, should be part of negotiations and part of a scheme that has their input as well. I know from speaking to Ms Dunne that did not happen. I will be...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Issues Facing the Early Childhood Sector: Discussion (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I will look into that.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Issues Facing the Early Childhood Sector: Discussion (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Very well said.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Issues Facing the Early Childhood Sector: Discussion (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: They are educators. I agree 100%.

Joint Committee on Disability Matters Report: Motion (26 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Like previous speakers, I want to compliment the Chair of the Joint Committee on Disability Matters, Deputy Michael Moynihan; the Vice Chair, Deputy Tully; and the team working with us. I am honoured to be on that committee. Excellent work is being done. As previous speakers have said, we are listening but we have huge challenges. In fairness to the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, she...

Road Safety: Statements (26 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: We have all been shocked by the recent loss of lives on our roads. I want to express my condolences to the families around the country and in my own county of Carlow for the loss of their loved ones this year. There really has been a worrying increase in road fatalities this year, after many years of progress in making our roads safer. I welcome the review of speed limits around the...

Road Safety: Statements (26 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I have so much more to say. Am I finished already?

Road Safety: Statements (26 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is important that we get all of these issues sorted, including driving licences and people waiting on their driving test, which is another huge issue.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is important.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I will.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: He is excellent.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Last week we all saw the devastating floods in Cork. I have to say that we were very lucky in Carlow because we have a great flood relief scheme. There was only a small amount of flooding in Carlow and Kilkenny. I want to ask the Tánaiste about the fact that we do not have a live national flood warning system and it is my understanding that we have no plans to make one publicly...

Electricity Costs (Emergency Measures) Domestic Accounts Bill 2023: Second Stage (25 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: One in eight homes is now in arrears on its energy bills. This includes homes in County Carlow. Further electricity cost emergency benefit payments are very welcome. I welcome the three €150 benefit payments to be made in December 2023, January 2024 and March-April 2024. These are very important, but the continued high level of global energy prices is causing massive problems for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Ensuring Inclusive Local and EU Elections: Discussion (25 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I worked with Mr. Dolan for four years when he was a Senator. He was a great advocate and I have great admiration for him. I remember Mr. Dolan talking to me about what he called the "small thing" of the wheelchair bays outside the parking bays. He got those installed because he highlighted the issue and worked on it. I remember him telling me that a wheelchair bay is a big thing for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Ensuring Inclusive Local and EU Elections: Discussion (25 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Is there? Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Ensuring Inclusive Local and EU Elections: Discussion (25 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am happy to leave it.