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Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Assisted Human Reproduction Coalition (21 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is important that people hear the witnesses' stories. That is how to make change. They should tell their stories because there are people out there with similar stories who are not telling them. I firmly believe the only way to make change is by increasing awareness. That is not easy though. The stories we have heard today have been emotional - we have all been affected by them - and...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: As the Taoiseach knows, from 1 May, the south east will have a technological university with five campuses, 20,000 students and 6,000 graduates per year. This is absolutely excellent and will be a game changer for Carlow. We have two excellent colleges at Carlow IT. I compliment the Taoiseach and the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Deputy Harris...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ambulance Service (26 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State. The issues I wish to raise are intertwined. I have raised previously the need for a proper ambulance in Carlow with the Minister. While I appreciate having the opportunity to speak to the Minister of State again, the last time I was here I was told Carlow was second on a priority list for a new ambulance base. My understanding is that is true, but that...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ambulance Service (26 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State for her comprehensive answer. I welcome the increase in the number of ambulance paramedics. I can speak on behalf of the crew in Carlow in terms of the excellent work that is being done across the country. All have done marvellous work. It is important that Carlow is not forgotten and that there are enough staff in the south-east region, including paramedics....

Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (27 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I agree with the three speakers and with the Minister. This was probably one of the most important issues that we raised on Committee Stage. Again, all information was crucial here. That is the one issue we were all firm on, as the Minister was himself. He has given that commitment, that people who access their information can get all their information or, as the Minister said, if they...

Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I agree with the previous speakers. Based on all our meetings and from listening to Professor Conor O'Mahony, these amendments are very important. They are amendments we had looked for and I welcome them. It is important for people to know that the Minister is going to make provision for a tracing inquiry to be launched. The timeframe is another huge issue that the Minister is addressing....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (26 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 146. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagements that he has had with public transport providers on combatting antisocial behaviour on public transport services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21090/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Support Services (26 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 211. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the most recent occasion on which the IDA visited County Carlow; the number of new jobs that have been created by the IDA in the past 12 months in County Carlow; the steps it is taking to attract companies to the county; when a new site visit is to be expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20943/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Appointments (26 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 212. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the recruitment of a full-time replacement as South East Regional Manager; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20944/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (26 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 453. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the Carlow town bus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21199/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (26 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 576. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress of the Office of Public Works project at Carlow castle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20945/22]

Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (28 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I have spoken to guardians this week and they told me how delighted they are to see this legislation being brought back better in this Dáil term. As previous speakers said, this seems to have been going on for years and it is good that this legislation will soon be passed in this Dáil. I see the changes the Minister has made. I know he made them because he listened to...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Organisation of Working Time (Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the witnesses. I am fully supportive of paid leave for employees who are victims of domestic violence. Over the last two years, during the pandemic, we have seen a significant increase, which has been an eye-opener. We have to be mindful that men, too, can be in that situation, as colleagues and I see. The witnesses spoke of many barriers, including rural transport, housing,...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Organisation of Working Time (Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Well done.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Organisation of Working Time (Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: No. I thank Ms Mulholland.

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Prohibition of Winter Disconnections) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (28 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Deputy has 15 minutes. Is that okay?

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Prohibition of Winter Disconnections) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (28 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Five minutes each. Perfect.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Air Quality (28 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 151. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department will provide for an exemption for the burning of coal for organisations that have heritage vehicle, such as steam engines (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21539/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Victim Support Services (26 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 1290. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the action that has been taken to date in implementing each of the recommendations of the Review of Protections for Vulnerable Witnesses in the Investigation and Prosecution of Sexual Offences published by her Department in 2020, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20361/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (4 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 21. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [20348/22]