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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Building Regulations (25 Oct 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 305. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will meet an association (details supplied) in relation to amending Part M of the Building Regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52975/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (25 Oct 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 306. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the steps he and his Department are taking to meet their public sector duties under Article 19 of the United Nations CRPD, which states that disabled people have a right to live in the community with choices equal to others; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52976/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Building Regulations (25 Oct 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 307. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the rationale for not including dwelling design for wheelchair users to a UD ++ standard in the design manual for quality housing; the steps that will be taken to include UD ++ in the next edition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52977/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Code (25 Oct 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 448. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason that there is no supplementary welfare for persons on low income or who are in receipt of social welfare payments to help with the cost of buying gluten free food vital for their health; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52980/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Code (25 Oct 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 449. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason that persons on illness benefit are not entitled to the Christmas bonus, fuel allowance or any other supports in view of the cost-of-living crisis and recent fuel hikes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52981/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (25 Oct 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 533. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a student (details supplied) will qualify for a reduction in fees in line with announcement made under Budget 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53321/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Social Welfare Payments (25 Oct 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 598. To ask the Minister for Health the reason that a person (details supplied) is now worse-off on their welfare payments due to increases in Budget 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52823/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (25 Oct 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 616. To ask the Minister for Health if there are plans to address supports for diagnosed coeliac sufferers to purchase gluten free food; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52979/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Supporting People with Disabilities to Live in Communities: Discussion (20 Oct 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the witnesses. I support people with disabilities living in their community. It is important and it is great that we have that focus. Will Ms Buckley describe her experience as the parent of a child with a disability and how the Crann Centre supports her to live in her community? Will Ms Jarvey speak about her motivation for founding the Crann Centre? What needs is she addressing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Supporting People with Disabilities to Live in Communities: Discussion (20 Oct 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: You can divide them up.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Supporting People with Disabilities to Live in Communities: Discussion (20 Oct 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Supporting People with Disabilities to Live in Communities: Discussion (20 Oct 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: That is brilliant. Well done.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Broadband Plan (8 Nov 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I want to talk about householders in Carlow who contact me every day. A homeowner contacted NBI, the Department and me several times regarding concerns about the change of ownership before a project was completed. He believes he will be forgotten. The original contract specified 200,000 connections by the end of January 2022. The man lives on Coppinaugh Road in Tullow. There are 34...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Nov 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I have welcomed the revised planning exemption for the installation of rooftop solar panels. However, there is an issue regarding support for the installation of these panels. We have discovered that farmers who want to avail of solar panel grants can only use the electricity generated from those grant-aided panels on the farm they sit on and cannot pass on the benefit. I spoke to a...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Nov 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: His name is Laz Murphy and his business is Murphy's Butchers in Tullow. As the Taoiseach knows, this is a business that relies heavily on refrigeration. Mr. Murphy inquired about solar panels and, following a survey, decided to double his planned amount of money for installation. He was told he would not get the extra grant approved. He was very disappointed because he wants to install...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Nov 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Next time.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Nov 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I will.

Water Policy: Statements (9 Nov 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: We are delighted to have you back, a Cheann Comhairle. You were sorely missed. Welcome back. It is great to see you looking so well. I welcome, in budget 2023, the secured funding of €1.68 billion for the delivery of water services. While this involves a significant increase in many areas, there are many challenges. One of them that I have been on about for years is the...

Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Deputy's time is up. Deputies Michael Collins and Mattie McGrath are sharing the next slot.