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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Regional Development (11 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 67. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the south-east regional enterprise plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22078/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Regional Development (11 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I ask the Minister of State to provide an update on the south-east regional enterprise plan.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Regional Development (11 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State for that answer. In March of last year, the south-east regional enterprise plan, covering counties Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford and Wexford, was launched. It is one of nine new enterprise plans throughout the country that will be funded, I understand, by up to €180 million. This funding is to drive the implementation of plans that will develop and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Regional Development (11 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is vital that we build a balanced regional recovery, one that is focused on future enterprise development and sustainable job creation for a long time. We have to be practical here. In the south east, there are Waterford, Kilkenny and Carlow. Ours is the smallest county. While we are now a university county and town - it is great to have that and it is such an achievement and delivery...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Disability Inclusive Social Protection: Discussion (11 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the witnesses for their very powerful statements. What collaboration is needed across sectors under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities implementation to realise an effective disability-inclusion social protection model? What changes need to be made in the linkages between social protection schemes and the provision of the relevant services such as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Disability Inclusive Social Protection: Discussion (11 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The other thing the witnesses addressed is that all their medication is not covered on their medical card. I have huge issues with that. I think all their medication should be covered by the medical card. We as a committee need to fight for that. They should not have to pay for any medication. It is unacceptable.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Disability Inclusive Social Protection: Discussion (11 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Well done.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Disability Inclusive Social Protection: Discussion (11 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Disability Inclusive Social Protection: Discussion (11 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: We need to highlight and work on it as a committee. As Ms Hughes said, it has gone on for too long now. Many people have been asking me about it. I am trying to get information on it myself. We need to address it.

European Year of Skills: Statements (10 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I welcome Oli, who came from the United States to do some work experience with me, and her parents to the Public Gallery. I welcome her back to Ireland. It is great to have them here. It is brilliant that so many young adults in Ireland have a degree. The statistics show we are significantly above the OECD average. Many Irish people, however, are falling behind because they do not...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (10 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 13. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [21444/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (10 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Like previous speakers, I deal with housing queries on a daily basis. Lately, there seems to be a huge issue with communication between the Department and local authorities. On issues like this, we must ensure that we are all on the same wavelength. I recently encountered a lady who had to go into emergency accommodation because the ban on evictions was lifted. Her child is autistic and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: House Sales (9 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 67. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of Carlow homebuyers who have availed of the enhanced help-to-buy scheme since 23 July 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21451/23]

Europe Day: Statements (9 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State. Ireland’s 50th anniversary in the EU is a major milestone in its history. It is an honour for me to mark a successful 50 years of membership of the EU by celebrating Europe Day 2033. I was delighted to participate in the celebrations in Carlow this morning. We had a really big event. I thank Carlow County Development Partnership, including Ms Annette...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Every day I come here, I leave Carlow town and I pass slip roads to the motorway. These are chock-a-block with vans and cars that are left for the day while their owners carpool to go to work. I recently heard that the other day they had been fined for parking there. This was not done by Carlow local authority but our neighbouring one. We have no park-and-ride facilities in Carlow. These...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I have.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2023: Discussion (9 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank all the witnesses for their opening statements today. I also thank Deputy Whitmore for asking my questions, which is fine. They were about the voice of the child and childminders. That is important. Information is going to be crucial here, and how we communicate it. I will just go back to the Department. The witnesses spoke about proposals to enshrine interagency co-operation in...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2023: Discussion (9 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: While I welcome the scheme, there appears to be a lack of sufficient vision and ambition. It is important that we hear these concerns.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Business Supports (9 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 111. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of Carlow businesses that have applied for assistance under the temporary business energy support scheme to date; the number that have been successful; the estimated value or worth of the support to date for businesses in Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21450/23]

Construction Safety Licensing Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: We have all learned from the past, which is why the Bill seeks to regulate and license construction, quarrying and related activities through a single designated body. As we ramp up our efforts to tackle the housing crisis, we need to ensure that health and safety and correct regulations are strengthened. Houses that were let down by faulty building supplies should be able to be remedied...