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Flood Prevention Policies: Motion [Private Members] (4 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Flood Prevention Policies: Motion [Private Members] (4 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The next group is the Regional Independent Group with ten minutes. Is Deputy Mattie McGrath sharing time?

Flood Prevention Policies: Motion [Private Members] (4 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Rural Independent Group. That is what I said.

Flood Prevention Policies: Motion [Private Members] (4 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: That is what I said, Rural Independent Group.

Flood Prevention Policies: Motion [Private Members] (4 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: No, I said Rural Independent Group.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: We all watch with pride the decrease in the number of reported cases of Covid-19 and we look forward to coming out of level 5. I am conscious that we must have a Christmas that is as normal as possible after the year we have all had. Will the Government look at how we can safely provide a way for the selling of real Christmas trees, which is a sustainable industry in Ireland? The Taoiseach...

Finance Bill 2020: Second Stage (4 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Last year we all accepted Brexit was the main immediate threat to the economy. This year, while we still face Brexit, we now have the coronavirus. We are still unclear what the outcome of Brexit will be, even with an agreement on a trade deal. It is still the case that the UK is leaving the EU whether we like it or not. This will certainly bring changes. It is important we are ready for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: National Disability Inclusion Strategy: Discussion (4 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Covid-19 has been particularly difficult for people with children with autism or disabilities. I have been contacted by people whose family members are affected by autism, although we are very lucky in Carlow that we have great facilities. There is the Delta Centre and the Holy Angels Day Care Centre and we are very lucky with our services there. I welcome the €100 million...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: National Disability Inclusion Strategy: Discussion (4 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I ask the Minister of State not to forget the Holy Angels issue.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Town and Village Renewal Scheme (5 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 34. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the initiatives she is taking to support town and village renewal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34096/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Charges (5 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 69. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding engagement with internet providers in respect of the cessation of the application of excess usage charges during periods of enhanced restrictions in view of the increase in the number of persons working and studying from home; his plans to request a further cessation of the application of excess...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Safety (5 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 86. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the minimum distances that helicopters must adhere to when flying over residential areas and or when travelling on flight paths directly over residential properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34494/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: DEIS Scheme (5 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 165. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if junior DEIS 1 schools will benefit from a reduction in the pupil teacher ratio announced in budget 2021; the position regarding the planned full year allocation of €5 million in 2022 and allocation of same; the position regarding additional resources and staffing and the allocation of same to all DEIS band one schools; and if she...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Unions (5 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 182. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding engagement with student unions regarding refunds or potential tax rebates for private and or on-campus who have been unable to avail of student accommodation in the context of the pandemic; his position regarding providing tax credits for proven unnecessary college accommodation expenditure; and if he will make a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Water Environment (Abstractions) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I too welcome our two guests, in particular the Carlow woman. Like Deputy McAuliffe, most of the questions I had intended to ask have been asked. I may have missed them because I was attending a Zoom meeting. Will somebody explain the 25 cu. m and the related licensing? Following on from Deputy McAuliffe's point, enforcement through the local authority is so important, not least in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Water Environment (Abstractions) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Will Dr. Cotter explain the 25 cu. m and what impact it might have?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Water Environment (Abstractions) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: My next question may have been asked earlier. There is a fee to register a septic tank. When someone registers, has to get a licence or whatever, what happens? What is the protocol? Does paperwork need to be done or is information sent out? Who follows up? Will different groups work together?

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: National Broadband Plan (10 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I, too, have been inundated with calls from my constituents about the poor state of broadband in County Carlow. This is especially true in rural parts of the county. Now more than ever, a robust Internet connection is required for all constituents working from home and also to prevent isolation in these challenging times. It is important for us to keep connected, and there is an urgency...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: National Broadband Plan (10 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I mentioned Myshall but I did not go through all of the names.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: National Broadband Plan (10 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: As I said, I did not go through all the names because there are so many. I welcome this €32 million for broadband for County Carlow. It is essential now more than ever that we make sure the delivery is quick. I know from working with Carlow County Council that it will be fully supportive of this. I know the people of County Carlow will welcome this. We must make sure it is there...