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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Public Sector Pensions (14 Feb 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 894. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 1846 of 18 January 2023, the reason a pension has still not been paid to a former employee (details supplied) of his Department, seven months after applying; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6645/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Provision (9 Feb 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 65. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the plans his Department has to deal with the shortfall of accommodation for refugees; if his Department has planned for an increase in the number of rest centres for refugees coming to Ireland where they can stay temporarily before being moved to alternative accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Community Employment Schemes (9 Feb 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: We all know the very good work which CE supervisors and their assistants do and of the commitment which the Government is giving to these workers. I am aware that the talks have been going on since April, with a 2% increase in November and a further 1% increase thereafter. This is unacceptable. A great deal more talking need to happen. The CE supervisors have not had an increase since...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Benefits (9 Feb 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am of the same opinion that it needs to be looked at. There are so many schemes, including the carer's allowance. I know of so many people going into appeals where the Department wants further information. There is a far higher refusal rate than I have ever seen before. I would question this. When we look at it, people who are caring are looking after people instead of them being in...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (9 Feb 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 14. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will report on the provision for wigs for those who have lost their hair due to medical reasons that are not specifically cancer-related; the exact amount of the grant available to support such persons with the cost of non-surgical hair replacement in each county per calendar year; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (9 Feb 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 57. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person receiving the benefit payment for 65-year-olds is precluded from receiving the carer’s benefit; if receipt of the same benefit payment precludes persons from receiving other welfare payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6041/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (9 Feb 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 96. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide data on the new national childcare scheme to demonstrate participation and average subsidy rates for January 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6042/23]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Last month, the Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, who is in the Chamber, came to Carlow and saw the pressure on out-of-hours services and the limited use of a perfectly good X-ray facility at St. Dympna's Hospital. The Caredoc team have met me several times on the matter of securing doctors from abroad to assist in tackling the significant workload. The atypical working...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: They did.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister.

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised) (8 Feb 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I welcome that the Minister has his full team with him today. I also welcome the €463 million, which is a 16% increase in the overall budget. Services, particularly for children, are very important. The committee has frequently discussed difficulties with recruitment and retention. In community healthcare organisation, CHO, 5, there are difficulties with services, including...

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised) (8 Feb 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: My own two daughters were delighted.

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised) (8 Feb 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: delete

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised) (8 Feb 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister. The Chair and I are keen to remind him that Carlow has been promised a women's refuge. We want Tusla to be given the funding in order to do this.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (8 Feb 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 270. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) is entitled to the carer’s grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5958/23]

Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Feb 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Minister is aware that if one asks for the truth, one will get a perspective. Providing our police service with the use of body-worn cameras for gardaí and the expanded use of ANPR technology assists in obtaining the right perspective. Body-worn cameras are widely used across the EU as an effective tool for evidence-gathering in the investigation of crime. I join my colleagues...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (2 Feb 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 126. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the provision of autism spectrum disorder class provision in Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4935/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (2 Feb 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 151. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps being taken to address teacher recruitment issues in primary and post-primary schools; the actions being taken to recognise foreign-based qualifications of teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4934/23]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Child Abuse (31 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister. It is very important, from speaking to Mick tonight, to note the work the Minister and the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, have done on this matter and that they have spoken to and met with Mick regularly. That is very important and Mick has been very appreciative of it. As the Minister said, however, this is about the survivors, including Mick. This is how we...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Child Abuse (31 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Since November we have waited for the publication of Dr. Geoffrey Shannon's report on his investigation of abuse into St. John Ambulance. While it is important to state that I and my party, Fianna Fáil, as well the Minister, believe the report must be published, it is more important to put on the record why Mick Finnegan, the tireless campaigner, believes this publication to be in the...