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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (8 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: My question is about resources for County Carlow and the plans for the expansion of the CCTV in Carlow to deter criminal activity.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (8 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State. I compliment community groups for the excellent work they do. My question related to the extension of CCTV from An Garda Síochána on approach roads coming into Carlow. As the Minister of State will know, Carlow is very well situated. We are close to Dublin and to everywhere and we have a great location. That was the question I wanted answered in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (8 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State. I highlighted this today for a reason. It is great to see the Minister and Ministers of State all present. They know of the work An Garda Síochána does. I can only speak for County Carlow where we have gardaí who are doing their work and doing their best. When CCTV is requested - and it must be addressed here by the Minister and Ministers of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Technological Universities (8 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 77. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the proposed technical university of the south east; the outcome of the review of the project by an international panel and proposed finances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36841/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (8 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 66. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress of the full integration of Carlow College, St. Patrick's into the higher education system in the south-east region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36842/21]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: First, I welcome Deputy Bacik to the House. I was very privileged to work with her for four years and I wish her well. I have been contacted by parents with medical cards asking about payment for school transport. Medical cards cannot currently be inputted into the system because of the cyberattack on the HSE. I brought this up last week and I contacted Bus Éireann, which is now...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (13 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 15. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Covid-19 will meet next. [37706/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (13 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I also have concerns about the legislation for the Covid certificate, although I welcome it. I know the Taoiseach is listening to advice from NPHET and health professionals. However, my office has heard the concerns of people in their 40s and 50s who have not received vaccines and are waiting for appointments. That is a big concern. Some people with medical issues cannot get a vaccine and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (13 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 136. To ask the Minister for Health the number of new medical cards that have been issued to date in 2021 in the Carlow Kilkenny local health office area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37520/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (13 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 137. To ask the Minister for Health the action being taken to address long waiting times for hospital appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37519/21]

Health (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2021: Second Stage (14 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: In fairness, we all want to see the reopening of indoor dining and hospitality in a safe way, and we all want to take the advice of the national public health authorities. We want to do the right thing. I spoke on this yesterday and, as I said, the devil is in the details. I am very concerned that we are drawing a line between vaccinated and unvaccinated people. We are seeing the rapid...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (14 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 60. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is an update on driver lessons for non-essential workers; if he will clarify a date for their resumption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38346/21]

Consumer Protection (Regulation of Retail Credit and Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: This Bill is crucial. It is protection for consumers and it cannot come quickly enough. Bringing in additional regulation and consumer protections across newer and emerging credit products and companies is now more important than ever. We have seen an explosion in non-cash loans and credit being provided indirectly to the consumer, for example, in buy now, pay later agreements. In...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Younger People in Nursing Homes: Discussion (24 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the witnesses and Mr. Tyndall for his report, which is very important. While I welcome the Wasted Lives report, I must be honest, when I read it I was a little floored because - and we have all gone through the Covid pandemic - lives are so important. Once people are alive and a family member is alive, it is just so important that we appreciate them. Everyone loves their loved...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am in Leinster House. I also want to thank the witnesses. During the pandemic things have been extremely hard. We have to appreciate the way our childcare providers and childminders have stepped up to the mark. They have played an essential role during the Covid-19 pandemic. We must recognise that. For young families to succeed, childcare must be affordable and accessible. I...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Department or whoever else.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I apologise. I could not connect to the Internet in the convention centre. My first question was for the first session, so I do not know if it can be answered, but I will ask if the witnesses do not mind. Regarding the birth certificate, there are no circumstances in which it is okay to refuse to issue a birth certificate to someone and right to identity is paramount. Do the witnesses...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (27 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 172. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress of accessibility refurbishment of Carlow railway station; when the new wheelchair accessible lift will be open for public use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39067/21]