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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Vacant Properties (26 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Brilliant.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Vacant Properties (26 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State. I will provide those details to him. I will be looking for the figures from the Minister of State for Carlow and of course for Kilkenny, in addition to those on rural homes, as previous speakers have requested. We are here today because it is such an important and welcome scheme. We have a housing crisis and all the Deputies are in a position where they are...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Vacant Properties (26 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Vacant properties are important, given that we need houses. In 2018 and 2022, planning exemptions allowed some developers to take on vacant buildings. I am speaking about Carlow. This matter is important in terms of beneficial housing schemes. When making compulsory purchase orders, CPOs, on properties and trying to develop them, local authorities are getting caught up in red tape. A...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gender Balance (26 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 7. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide an update in respect of the action plan for sport 2021-2023 and the Government target to have 40% female representation in the board membership of the national governing bodies of sport. [3562/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gender Balance (26 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Will the Minister of State provide an update in respect of the action plan for sport 2021-2023 and the Government target to have 40% female representation on the board membership of national governing bodies of sport?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gender Balance (26 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is true that women have achieved major sporting success as of late but the push for greater gender representation in Irish sport is something in which we all must get involved. I see challenges myself. In Carlow, an issue that constantly comes up is securing female coaches for female teams. Another obstacle is Garda vetting. This is an enormous issue. On the ground there are...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gender Balance (26 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I was reading into this and speaking to woman about it. I know that support is being provided for dedicated leadership training programmes for women, including governance related, technical training, coaching, refereeing and team management. Sport Ireland is supposed to monitor NGB progress against targets and report annually on whether...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gender Balance (26 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Absolutely.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gender Balance (26 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: No. Absolutely not.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sport and Recreational Development (26 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 55. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to promote the participation of girls and young women in sport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3561/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (26 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 102. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an update on the provision of affordable housing in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3424/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (26 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 118. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an update on the provision of modular build homes in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3423/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Family-Centred Practice and Parent Training Interventions: Discussion (26 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: In my area, CHO 5, accessing services is the biggest issue. I talk to people daily on early intervention. We spoke there about assessment of need but the question concerns how long someone waits to get that assessment. The reality is we have a broken system. I feel from talking to parents that they are burnt out. They are constantly trying to get information, which they cannot get. The...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Family-Centred Practice and Parent Training Interventions: Discussion (26 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: They are calling it emergency funding-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Family-Centred Practice and Parent Training Interventions: Discussion (26 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I have been told that emergency funding is going to certain services but they are down to that. I know of a service that provides an excellent service has sent in all its paperwork. I have gone to the Department and CHO 5. I am not blaming CHO 5 because I know it is doing its best. I think there might be a small bit of emergency funding but it is unacceptable to have a service waiting and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Family-Centred Practice and Parent Training Interventions: Discussion (26 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I know that.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Inflation Rate (24 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 110. To ask the Minister for Finance if he anticipates further measures being taken in relation to cost-of-living pressures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2980/23]

Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill 2022: Second Stage (24 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is important that we support and develop organ donation and transplantation in Ireland, and this soft, opt-out system of consent is how we will do that. Nevertheless, we must communicate that message effectively. The Bill will bring in a system whereby a willingness for organ donation will be assumed unless, while alive, the person registered his or her wish not to become an organ donor...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (24 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 6. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the housing and infrastructure unit of his Department. [60894/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (24 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: In the middle of a housing crisis, I am seeing refusals of planning permission for once-off housing developments because the services are not there. I am talking specifically about water. There is a direct knock-on impact because Carlow’s water treatment plants need to be upgraded, whether in Tinryland, Ardattin, Ballinabranagh and Bagenalstown. These plants are working at 100%...