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Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (6 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is great to see the vaccination roll-out. Today, all 57-year-olds can register for their vaccine. What happens to those who do not register on the day their age comes up? What if they miss it or do not know about it? Can they register later? Will they be accommodated? If, for example, 220,000 60 to 69-year-olds did not register, can they do so now or must they wait until all ages are...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Issues (11 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: During Covid-19, more than ever, we have all seen life-changing things happen. In that regard, a home is so important for people, and there is the saying that your home is your castle. In that context, I raise the qualifying thresholds for social housing, which are too low, especially in my area of Carlow. A review is being done, and I am here to ask the Minister of State about the status...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Issues (11 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is very worrying that ten years have passed and there is still no date for the completion of the review. I really worry about that. I do understand the new initiatives that have been introduced by the Government. I will provide the Minister of State of the example of the Rebuilding Ireland home loan. First-time buyers can apply for a Rebuilding Ireland home loan to purchase a new or...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 111. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the timeframe for clearing the backlog of passports applications from applicants in County Carlow. [23917/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (11 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 187. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the operation of the learner driver theory test under the easement of public health restrictions from 10 May 2021; his plans to clear the backlog in counties Carlow and Kilkenny of those awaiting a test following several cancellations; if an online theory test is to be made available; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Workplace Relations Commission (11 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 570. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the progress that has been made by his Department on the implementation of the Workplace Relations Commission agreement of September 2020 (details supplied) between a union and city and county childcare committees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24060/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (11 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 781. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a timeline for the return to work of landscapers and gardeners given that it is a crucial season for the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24061/21]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Children's Unmet Needs: Engagement with Minister of State at the Department of Health (Resumed) (11 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am in Leinster House. I thank the Minister of State who gave many good answers. I know how hard she works and that she is very ambitious for this to work. I will ask about the review again because she spoke about it ending in March 2022. Is the review wide enough? Is there a plan B? Does it concern the Minister of State that the chief strategy officer of the Association of...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Children's Unmet Needs: Engagement with Minister of State at the Department of Health (Resumed) (11 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State and really welcome her answer. Different areas were brought up today. The issues of assessment of needs to access educational supports or speech and therapy supports, child and adolescent healthcare supports, CAMHs, primary care, will all come up when we talk to different Ministers, no matter what way it goes, because they are all interlinked. As the Minister...

Loan Guarantee Schemes Arrangements (Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland) Bill 2021: Second Stage (12 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. There is no doubt the industries and sectors most exposed to Brexit need additional support and financial aid, especially when we are still dealing with the impact of the Covid pandemic. This new scheme to help viable businesses is very welcome. This year we still see much demand for support and there has been and still is a place for loan guarantee schemes for...

Education (Leaving Certificate 2021) (Accredited Grades) Bill 2021: Second Stage (13 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Nobody can deny that this is a big week for the leaving certificate. Tomorrow is the last day for the completion of any assessments associated with the accredited grades process. From there, teachers will begin the task of awarding estimated marks to their students, so I am conscious of the stress on thousands of students right now and on their teachers. However, I think we did the fairest...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (13 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 86. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the model of allocation being used for special needs assistant allocation for the academic year 2021-2022; when her Department will be publishing the allocations for the coming academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24882/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Disadvantage (13 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 102. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the details of the qualifying criteria, including scores and other assessment parameters which a school has to achieve at a minimum in order to qualify for DEIS status; if the review of the DEIS scheme is complete; if there are proposals for the provision of a summer programme in 2021 to include DEIS schools; and if she will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (13 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 304. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of each large-scale school building project in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25060/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (13 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 305. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the supports in place for schools to run the 2021 leaving certificate and accredited grades process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25061/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing Disability Services Model and Withdrawal of Occupational Therapies from Schools: Engagement with HSE (13 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the witnesses for attending the meeting today. First, I commend the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, with regard to the occupational therapists. There was a pause in that area and it was withdrawn. This service is very important so I commend her on that. Families and children with special educational needs suffered most during the pandemic. The rug was pulled from under them...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing Disability Services Model and Withdrawal of Occupational Therapies from Schools: Engagement with HSE (13 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the witnesses. I have two quick questions. Does Mr. Morgan believe the introduction of the standard operating procedure, SOP, is resulting in children accessing therapy sooner? Has there been any feedback from the clinicians on the SOP? If Mr. Morgan could respond, that would be great. They are just two things that came to me when he was speaking. I thank the witnesses again....

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I wish to raise again the issue of some doctors charging medical card patients for blood tests. I am constantly raising this issue. These are very vulnerable people. I have people ringing my clinic saying they cannot afford to pay for their blood tests. They have medical cards. More than 1 million people have a medical card and, although they can ask for a refund of these charges from...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (18 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 79. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons in County Carlow currently in receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment; the number of persons in County Wexford currently in receipt of the payment; the number in each county who were in receipt of the payment on the same date in April 2021; the number of persons in each county who have received the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (18 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister for the figures she provided in respect of Carlow. I, too, welcome the fall in the number on the PUP because it is so important that we reopen the country as best we can. We are definitely on the way to doing so. I am concerned that support be maintained for the people who need it, such as those in the accommodation and hospitality sector who have not fully returned to...