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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Electric Vehicles (19 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State for her comprehensive report. I welcome this, and I am very climate aware, as we all are. We all want climate action, which is so important and is part of our duty going forward. However, the biggest issue in this particular case that I am dealing with is the closest car that he can get that will do the mileage. We live in rural Ireland, so when we talk about...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: This week, a 90-year-old woman was left waiting four hours in severe pain for an X-ray in the emergency department of St. Luke's General Hospital, Kilkenny. The X-ray unit in Carlow does not operate fully. This 90-year-old woman could not stick the pain, so she had to leave the emergency department and go home. Her doctor cannot treat her because he does not know the extent of the issue....

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I will. I thank the Tánaiste.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: UNCRPD and the Optional Protocol (Resumed): Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (19 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister. I am sure many of my questions have already been asked. One of my biggest concerns is that we were one of the last countries to ratify the convention and the optional protocol. I refer to the rate of poverty and social inclusion levels for people with disabilities as well. We are one of the highest levels in this regard in Europe, at 38.1%. The EU figures also show...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: UNCRPD and the Optional Protocol (Resumed): Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (19 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: That is very good.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: UNCRPD and the Optional Protocol (Resumed): Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (19 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: We are speaking about children and assessments. When they are assessed is very important. An issue that has arisen recently in my clinic is where children are looking for a sensory room. It has been recommended that they have a sensory room but when I go to the local authority or look for a grant to get the sensory room I am told there is nothing in legislation or nothing to help with a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (19 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 14. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action that is being taken to standardise NCT tests nationwide in order that there is not one county failing more than another; and if any steps are being taken to resource the service given that the next available dates in many centres are in August 2023. [2024/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (19 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 53. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans being put in place to tackle the severe shortage in driving test availability. [2023/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (19 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 190. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps being taken to alleviate the current long waiting lists for applicants who apply for a driving test; the status or success of the online portal service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2640/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Reliefs (19 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 191. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a review is currently being undertaken of the disabled drivers and disabled passengers (tax concessions) scheme; if so, the status of that review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2641/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Primary Medical Certificates (19 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 208. To ask the Minister for Finance when the medical criteria for the primary medical certificate are expected to be updated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2642/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (19 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 209. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will reconsider the benefit-in-kind changes introduced in budget 2023; if any separate arrangements or grants have been made available for those in the taxi industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2644/23]

Climate Action Plan 2023: Statements (18 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I call the Rural Independent Group, which has six and a half minutes between the speakers.

Climate Action Plan 2023: Statements (18 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I call Deputy Danny Healy-Rae. He has one and a half minutes.

Climate Action Plan 2023: Statements (18 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Deputy’s time is up.

Climate Action Plan 2023: Statements (18 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Deputy’s time is up. I call Deputy Nolan.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 168. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of learner drivers awaiting a test date in County Carlow; if there are plans to address the backlogs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63513/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artists' Remuneration (18 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 458. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the current uptake of the universal basic income pilot scheme for those working in the arts industry; if the scheme will be extended; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2030/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (18 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 459. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if there are plans to roll out additional arts funding in 2023 to support those working in the sector to rebuild post-pandemic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2031/23]