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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (17 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 573. To ask the Minister for Health when a payment to a person will occur (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45077/23]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Staff (12 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: For me, from having spoken with all of the section 39 workers, their issue is one which needs to be addressed. They are employed in voluntary not-for-profit healthcare organisations. They have undergone the same rigourous training and education as their counterparts in section 38 organisations staffed by the HSE workers. They work the same conditions, face the same challenges and shoulder...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Staff (12 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: As the Minister of State will be aware, today we spoke about section 39 workers. I was delighted to have my Topical Issue matter chosen this evening - I thank the Ceann Comhairle - because we need a resolution of this before Tuesday. We need to make sure section 39 workers do not strike next week. I will make a few points that were raised by me and others today. As the Minister of...

Sustainability of Stability of Services Provided by Section 39 and Section 56 Organisations on behalf of the HSE and Tusla: Statements (12 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Like previous speakers, I can speak for myself and other backbenchers in that I have spoken several times about section 39 and section 56 organisations. This has not happened overnight. From speaking to the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, and the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, I know that they are very aware of this and they want to find a solution. We have to find a solution. Like...

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Yes.

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Like previous speakers, I welcome the €96.6 billion budget. I have had a lot of phone calls from people in my area of County Carlow today. The expansion of hot meals to 900 more primary schools is really important, as is the free book scheme for textbooks and workbooks, which will be extended to up to junior certificate in secondary school. These things affect every family. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Regional Development (12 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 25. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on progress on the South East Regional Enterprise Plan; the funding for the plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44290/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (12 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 62. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the action being taken by the IDA and Enterprise Ireland to support new businesses and jobs in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44291/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (11 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 26. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made towards establishing a women’s refuge in Carlow. [44014/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners (10 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 99. To ask the Minister for Finance if there will be a return to full customer service within Revenue for the public, following the withdrawal of many in-person services (details supplied) during the pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43584/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (10 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 410. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to improve speech and language and occupational therapy supports for children with additional needs in Carlow (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43496/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (10 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 503. To ask the Minister for Health if medical cards are being issued on discretionary grounds due to urgent medical need; if a person may be granted a medical card based on medical need (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43628/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (5 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 25. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the southern relief road in Carlow. [43010/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (5 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 66. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is a safety programme for the N80, given that numerous incidents have occurred on the road, including a fatal collision. [43011/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (5 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 154. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on a county basis of the number of people in Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford, and Wexford who are currently availing of the rent tax credit, in tabular form; if he has plans for any changes to the credit in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43189/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Business Supports (5 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 113. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on a county basis of the number of businesses in Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford, and Wexford that successfully applied for inclusion under the temporary business energy support scheme, in tabular form; the estimated value or worth of the support in each county; if he has plans for any other similar scheme in the near future; and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (5 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 255. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her Department's plans to invest in the education of gifted children (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43395/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Enhanced Transport and Mobility Support Options for People with Disabilities: Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (4 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State and very much welcome her opening statement. I was glad she said she agrees with the transport working group's report and the acknowledgment of inequality of access to transport to disability services, particularly day services. The report states, "Access to such transport should be standardised, but ... such provision does not necessarily fall within the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Enhanced Transport and Mobility Support Options for People with Disabilities: Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (4 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: In my local area - I have to mention Carlow again - if someone lives in a quite rural area and the service does not have Garda-vetted and trained drivers, there is no plan B. In County Carlow, there some very rural areas. Has the Department ever explored having a volunteer system whereby someone with an accessible vehicle would be able to assist and be available on a part-time basis,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I got it in twice.