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Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the witnesses for coming in. Access for all is the main concern in regard to this Bill and whether people who want to access information can do so. Mr. Sunderland referred to restrictive access. When we talk about access and restrictions, it is important that we know what they will be. While we are all delighted to see legislation coming, we have to make sure this legislation is...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ambulance Service (4 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am looking for confirmation on a situation to do with an ambulance base in Carlow town. This has been going on for a very long time. Carlow has an excellent paramedic service but it is in a building at St. Dympna's Hospital that is not fit for purpose. We were originally told that the service would be moved to another part of the building at St. Dympna's. We subsequently believed that...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ambulance Service (4 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am sure he is aware of it.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ambulance Service (4 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Ceann Comhairle because that was my question. I always get worried when I hear about there being a list because these lists go on and on. While I thank the Minister of State for his reply it is not actually a reply. First, the remedial works that were done did not cost €50,000. I have been up in the base several times. The minimum works were done and those works...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (3 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 39. To ask the Taoiseach the Cabinet Committee that deals with transport matters; and when it is next due to meet. [47910/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Programmes (4 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 157. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of his work to expand the safe routes to school programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53628/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Women's Shelters and Domestic Abuse Refuges: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the witnesses. It is sad to see these cases in 2021. It is something we have to rectify. I raised this matter the week before last in the Dáil with the Minister, Deputy Humphreys. I am a proud Carlow woman, but Carlow does not have a women's refuge. It is a concern. The Minister told me that the review is being done. Is there a timescale for the review? Who is...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Waterways Issues (11 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 100. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans for an upgraded blueway along the Barrow river; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53629/21]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Community employment schemes are designed to help those in long-term unemployment and as we know, they are absolutely brilliant for the community. There is a deep sense of frustration felt by community employment supervisors and assistant supervisors in trying to secure an occupational pension. Promises were made but I am afraid there has been no movement on this. My understanding is the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (16 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The lack of supply is the biggest issue around the country. I am aware it is a massive issue in Carlow. However, there is a new company, CarlowBuild, that can deliver prefabricated homes. I do not know whether there are similar companies around the country but we need to consider this possibility. It could be part of the solution to the housing supply issue and the delivery of homes. The...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (16 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 17. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide a report on the work of the housing and infrastructure unit of his Department. [55895/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (16 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 82. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the Office of Public Works project at Carlow Castle due to have been completed in October 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55825/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (16 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 86. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a contract for works on Leighlinbridge Garda station has been initiated; the date when the rural station in County Carlow will be reopened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55826/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (16 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 155. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will outline any solar strategy to ensure a greater share of electricity is generated through solar PV; if there are plans to retrofit every home in the country with solar panels; if solar PV will be made more accessible to schools, GAA clubs and local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (16 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 192. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are plans to extend to private bus operators the new young adult travel card scheme recently announced as part of budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55840/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 260. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position to be employed by social dancing event organisers under the public health guidelines in respect of booking in advance using computers they may not be familiar with and other pertinent information or clarification that can be provided to this sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56008/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (16 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 359. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of, and position regarding, ongoing talks regarding pay and entitlements for school secretaries and caretakers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55843/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (16 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 360. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to remedy the shortage of substitute teachers; if her attention has been drawn to schools that are finding themselves unable to get a substitute teacher; if there are plans to give more flexibility in the process of appointing suitable substitute teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55844/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Welfare Service (16 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 361. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of educational welfare officers that are employed by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55845/21]