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

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I want to pay tribute to the Tánaiste for his passion and commitment to this. Even in his answers tonight, when I asked him about the strengthening of the Reserve, he showed his commitment to that. Also, when I asked the Tánaiste about the support we are giving to the retention of Defence Forces members, he showed his commitment in answering that question. Most critical is that...

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

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 81. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the measures he is taking to support the retention of Defence Forces personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42248/23]

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

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I ask the Tánaiste the measures he is taking to support the retention of Defence Forces personnel and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Tánaiste. I am learning an awful lot tonight. We have committed to implementing the action plan which arose from the Commission on the Defence Forces. Just last week, however, of the just two naval vessels operating, patrolling our seas, one discovered and intercepted a massive €150 million of cocaine on the MV Matthewjust off the coast of Wexford, which borders...

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

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: As the Tánaiste noted, the Commission on the Defence Forces called for a detailed regeneration plan for the Reserve Defence Force with clear and specific timelines to be developed and published setting out how a reformed Reserve would be operationalised and funded. Could we get more information on that? What communications and campaigns is the Department looking at? The commission...

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

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: That is very welcome. That is so important. We are so lucky with our Defence Forces. Loads of people come to my clinic asking me about the family income support scheme because their wages do not give them a standard of living. I know pay scales are part of the public pay talks but can the Tánaiste tell me whether we will see an increase for our Defence Forces personnel in this year's...

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

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: How is it proposed to strengthen the Reserve Defence Force? Will the Minister make a statement on the matter?

School Transport 2023-2024: Statements (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: There are massive issues with school transport. There has been a 22% increase in the number of tickets allocated but, in some cases, there are no buses to operate the service. Last year, funding was put in place to increase capacity but loads of children were left without a seat. Some families in Carlow tell me there is no driver to serve a central location. They have to wait for a bus...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Programmes (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 14. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on From Poverty to Potential: A Programme Plan for Child Well-being 2023-2025, published by his Department on 1 August 2023. [37565/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Programmes (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I also welcome the first programme plan for child well-being. I also have concerns. The Government has made good strides, particularly on DEIS schools which is close to my heart and County Carlow was very lucky as we got 13 DEIS-status schools. I have an issue with DEIS 1 and DEIS 2, the first for boys and the second for girls; I think they should be all DEIS. We should look at all...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Taoiseach spoke about next week's budget and we all have our own submissions in, which is important. There are huge issues with retention, recruitment, pay and conditions across the public sector from community workers to section 39 workers, and those who are upholding and guiding people in law and those who are serving in emergency services. I am very aware of the great work that is...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Discussion (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I just want to go back to-----

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Discussion (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I commend Deputy Canney on keeping going with this. I believe we need to adopt the strategy. I am here fighting, as everyone is. I know everyone is trying to do their best. It is important that we make these changes and try to do what we can to support this. I fully support it. I am just concerned that, while it is good to have everyone is here, we need to work together. All...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Discussion (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I did, yes. My apologies.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Discussion (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I have two or three questions. I do not know if they have been asked. It is just that I have to go back upstairs. We are in and out of meetings. These are questions about things that I see in my area. I am not sure whether I should come in now or in the next session. The Bill originated in 2021. We are still having the discussion on the basis of provision of services and supports, such...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 106. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for an overview of pay and conditions in the Defence Forces, especially in relation to new recruits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42247/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 527. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of crèches and preschools that have closed, by county, in each of the years 2020 to 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [42309/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessibility: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: We use it every day.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessibility: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I got enough phone calls about it. I forgot to mention that one can write in submissions for extra train services online. Carlow has been mooted for two extra services, one coming from Dublin and one going from Carlow. It is important that we get them, by the way.