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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (10 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (10 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (10 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The OSMR Act 2022 amended the Broadcasting Act 2009 to establish Coimisiún na Meán and dissolve the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”). Section 46N (7) under the Media Service Codes section of the OSMR Act 2022 allows for “Provision made for the purpose referred to in subsection (2)(d)(ii) may prohibit or restrict, in accordance with law, the inclusion in...

Independent External Medical Audit for Children's Health Ireland and National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh: Statements (27 May 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I begin by acknowledging the anxiety that many young patients and their families will be feeling this week as they read the report's findings on surgery for children with developmental dysplasia of the hip across CHI and the National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh. I can only imagine the distress and upset the families are experiencing. There is clearly an urgent need to establish why so many...

Biodiversity Week: Statements (21 May 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: We can all see how passionate the Minister of State is about National Biodiversity Week. I am pleased to follow my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan, and to join this important discussion as we mark National Biodiversity Week. It is a key moment in our national calendar when we reflect on, celebrate and, most important, act to protect and restore Ireland's...

Fair and Sustainable Funding for Carers, Home Support and Nursing Homes Support Schemes: Motion [Private Members] (21 May 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank everyone for the opportunity to address the House on the issue raised by the Deputies who tabled this motion. I begin by echoing the opening remarks of my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell, and thank the Deputies for their constructive and positive contributions to this important motion on the issue of fair and sustainable funding for carers, home support and nursing...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Procedures (20 May 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I assure the Deputy that the Minister and the Department are taking this very seriously. This is very serious, and we know that. Nobody wants anyone, particularly those children or their families, to be in this position today. I can guarantee that the Minister is very conscious of the concern that will be felt by all the patients and families affected. The audit process is nearly complete...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Patient Transport (20 May 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Deputy for raising the issue and giving me the opportunity to update him on transport in County Tipperary. The Deputy mentioned the Red Cross, Order of Malta and Civil Defence, and it is important we pay tribute to the great work they do. They are excellent. It is important the Deputy recognised them and that we all recognise them. I assure the Deputy the HSE and Tipperary...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Procedures (20 May 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Deputy for raising this very serious issue. I have spoken to families and I see the concern and hurt. It is important this is raised in the House. A clinical audit has been conducted by an external international expert on surgery for children with developmental dysplasia of the hip across CHI and the National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh, NOHC. The clinical audit involved a...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Patient Transport (20 May 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Deputy. What he raised this evening highlights an issue of concern. I want to give him an update on the patient transport service in County Tipperary. The patient transport service, which provides non-emergency patient transport for some patients in the south-east region, was set up in 2013. It was set up on a discretionary basis by the HSE for the region. Hospitals there...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (14 May 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Deputy again for her contributions on Monaghan hospital. It is right that we acknowledge the excellent care provided by the staff, as the Deputy said herself. I will go back to the Minister for Health and request that she pay a visit, as the Deputy asked. The Government is committed to ongoing development and investment in regional hospitals. Significant investment in capital...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (14 May 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Deputy.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (14 May 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Deputy. I welcome the opportunity to address the House on the services provided at Monaghan Hospital. I absolutely see the Deputy's concerns. The Government is committed to the ongoing development of our regional hospitals, including Cavan and Monaghan Hospital. Cavan General Hospital and Monaghan Hospital operate as a single hospital, with an integrated managerial and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (14 May 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue and for offering me the opportunity to respond. The Minister knows that there are many reasons why people seek residential supports. For some, it is by way of services to allow them remain in their own homes with family. For others, it is a residential service. The aim has been to facilitate living and inclusion in the community. ...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (14 May 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I understand the challenges. I know there is significant demand for residential placements at a level which consistently exceeds supply. We are living longer and we need to do more. I can assure the Deputy that the Government is committed to funding and to working on this. Challenges in providing these services include workforce challenges that apply to all specialist disability...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (14 May 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: On behalf of the Minister for Transport, I thank the Deputy for the opportunity to address this issue in the House today. As the Deputy said, improving public transport services and infrastructure is central to improving citizens' quality of life and achieving our decarbonisation goals. Achieving these goals has been set out in the programme for Government. Progress is being made on a...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (14 May 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Again, on behalf of the Minister for Transport, I thank the Deputy for his commitment, comments and interest in this important issue. Regarding current developments, as mentioned, I understand that the route selection and concept development phase of the project is now taking place, with a number of end-to-end options going through a detailed multicriteria analysis. As stated in the...

Seanad: National Biodiversity Week: Statements (14 May 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: We had four and a half years here. All of us worked together. It was fabulous to learn. I started in the Seanad. Then I was elected to the Dáil and now I am a Minister of State. I am delighted to be sitting here. I have to mention my colleague, Senator Noonan. As everyone will know, we are both from Carlow-Kilkenny.

Seanad: National Biodiversity Week: Statements (14 May 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Yes. Like other speakers, I pay tribute to the work done by Senator Noonan. It is important to highlight that too. I know the work he has done because I worked with him over the previous few years. I thank him for his work. I also thank Senator Nelson Murray's father-in-law, who was ahead of his time.

Seanad: National Biodiversity Week: Statements (14 May 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Well done to him. That is how things change. I have to say well done to him as well. Today is a good news story. We have had a very important discussion. I am bringing it to a close. I thank the Cathaoirleach for the opportunity to discuss the plans for National Biodiversity Week and to highlight the continued efforts of the NPWS to protect and restore Ireland's biodiversity. I...