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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Magdalen Laundries (2 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The establishment of the national memorial and records centre is a central commitment in the action plan for survivors and former residents of the mother and baby and county home institutions. It is right we remember, honour and pay respect to those who were resident in mother and baby homes, county homes, industrial schools, Magdalen laundries and related institutions. The Government...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Magdalen Laundries (2 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I welcome that. I asked the Minister about the timescale of when the works would commence. He was not able to give me that answer. I know there is a planning process to go through. While we are speaking about survivors, I ask the Minister about the enhanced medical cards. I have been asked about this several times. I ask that we work on that straight away. It is of the utmost...

Higher Education Investment and Costs: Statements (2 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I will start by taking this opportunity to acknowledge the unparalleled investment the Government has made in higher education throughout the country. The publication of the Government’s landmark policy on funding higher education and reducing the cost of education for families has been welcomed by all since it was announced last month. I welcome that the Government has confirmed its...

Higher Education Investment and Costs: Statements (2 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Carlow IT is a university now. Carlow is a university town now and we are honoured and delighted to be recognised as such.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (2 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 54. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the Annual Early Years Sector Profile Report 2021/2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28455/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Air Quality (2 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 150. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when he expects the Clean Air Strategy to be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28445/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing Disability Services: Discussion (26 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I will speak to some of the statements about Down's syndrome. I have a nephew with Down's syndrome to whom I am very close. I have seen some of the failings within the system. I know that something as small as orthotics have become big issues. We are privileged to have the Delta Centre in Carlow. I do not know if our guests are aware of the facility. My nephew attends the centre, as do...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Potential Double Standards in Protections for Surrogate Mothers in Domestic Arrangements: Discussion (26 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank Professor Golombok. The research was fascinating in the sense that it was so positive. Becoming a parent in an unconventional way does not make one less capable of loving one’s children. I believe the research was really important, and its communication is so important. Professor Golombok said the study covered children born at the millennium and followed them up to the age...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Potential Double Standards in Protections for Surrogate Mothers in Domestic Arrangements: Discussion (26 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Many of my questions have been asked already. I am also of the firm belief that the legislation really needs to go through this time. There has been such uncertainty over the past few years and for the children and families, we need to give stability and certainty. When speaking with Professor Susan Golombok, I felt the research on parenting and child adjustment in surrogacy families was...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Potential Double Standards in Protections for Surrogate Mothers in Domestic Arrangements: Discussion (26 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It does. I thank Professor Madden.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: The Verona Principles: International Social Service (26 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Yes. First, it is great that we are the first country. It goes to show our dedication and commitment to this for the surrogates and the families. How can we apply the principles in practice to surrogacy arrangements to ensure they are upheld? That would be the main thing. How do we ensure this? How can they guide us on this? I thank the witnesses so much. I have been listening. We...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: The Verona Principles: International Social Service (26 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Ms Woellenstein did and I thank her. I understand. It is a learning curve for us as well. It is important we implement the best policy that we can. I thank the witnesses.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (15 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State for being present this morning. I look forward to her response. We all know the importance of early intervention for children when it comes to critical therapy services. I know this is also a matter close to the Minister of State's own heart, and that of the Taoiseach. I have spoken to both of them previously about cases I have been working on and they are...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (15 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I can see how passionate the Minister of State is. I met CHO 5 two weeks ago when I raised my concerns about communications regarding services. The CHO told me it was understaffed. While I believe it is doing its best, there is no communication from the HSE to the many families involved. Some sort of system needs to be put in place so that parents can be told there is a plan. We need a...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (15 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht – Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: This morning I met with the INTO. The first issue I wish to raise with the Minister is the need to reduce class sizes by two pupils in budget 2023. The other issue is that the number of pupils at primary level looking for behavioural and emotional intervention has significantly increased due to the Covid-19 pandemic. As a result, referrals to child and adolescent mental health services,...

Institutional Burials Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (15 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Amendments Nos. 20 to 22, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together.

Institutional Burials Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (15 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Amendments Nos. 26 to 31, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together.

Institutional Burials Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (15 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I did not mean to leave the Minister out.

Institutional Burials Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (15 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Amendments Nos. 40 and 41 are related and will be discussed together.