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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Nursing Homes (8 Dec 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: My question to the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, seeks to ascertain what measures are being taken to address the current challenges in the nursing home sector. I ask her to make a statement on the matter.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Nursing Homes (8 Dec 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Minister of State and I often talk about how we are all getting older. We know from the Department of Health report that was just published that Ireland's population is ageing faster than anywhere else in Europe. It is important that we make sure services that provide support, such as nursing homes, are adequately funded. I met with representatives from some nursing homes recently....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Nursing Homes (8 Dec 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: You did.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Nursing Homes (8 Dec 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I know how hard the Minister of State works and how dedicated she is. At a recent meeting, I was informed that, by the end of 2022, almost 500 beds will be wiped out and closed in smaller nursing homes in rural communities. These are owned by the single owners, not the big companies. That is the biggest issue. We have spoken about this on several occasions. I know the Minister of State's...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Nursing Homes (8 Dec 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Thank you. I know you are.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (8 Dec 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: This week I will be meeting with the community employment, CE, supervisors in Carlow. The remuneration package that is currently on the table needs to take into account that CE supervisors have not had a pay rise in 13 years, which means that their pay does not now reflect their level of responsibility. When the issue is raised here, the answer is that the Department is not their employer....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (6 Dec 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 26. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of community gardaí assigned to the Carlow district. [60555/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (6 Dec 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 30. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí assigned to the Carlow District; and the way that this compares to the numbers in June 2020. [60554/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Grant Payments (6 Dec 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 449. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason that in cases in which an applicant is assessed as a dependant applicant upon entry to the SUSI processing system, they are unable to be assessed correctly if their circumstances have changed and they can prove these changes (details supplied). [60835/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (6 Dec 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 483. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of semi-automatic centre fire rifles that have been licensed by An Garda Síochána in each of the years since 2015 and to date in 2022; if she has plans to adjust this date; if she will instruct her Department to consult with persons who own such firearms before signing off on such legislation via an...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Library Projects (8 Dec 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State for coming in. Carlow library has tremendous and ambitious plans, plans that are hugely curtailed because of funding. Carlow library is housed in Carlow's old Presentation school building. The regeneration project which is in the capital four stage approved process received stage three approval in August 2022, having met and adequately responded to all the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Library Projects (8 Dec 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I express my disappointment. It is unacceptable. We were told to approach the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage under the URDF which I did. At meetings with that Department's officials, I was told that this project does not fall under their Department. This is passing the buck from one Department to another and is unacceptable. Carlow County Council needs a commitment...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Dec 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 27. To ask the Minister for Health the action that is being taken to address the provision of services for persons with long Covid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61024/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (8 Dec 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 134. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the plans for the sheep sector in 2023. [61218/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (8 Dec 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 191. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the basic payments scheme. [61219/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (13 Dec 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 15. To ask the Taoiseach which Cabinet committee deals with transport; and when it will meet next. [60895/22]

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (13 Dec 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: First, I welcome Bobby's family, including his wife Helena, his sons Bob and Mark, his daughter Triona, his seven grandchildren and his siblings. Bobby was fortunate to have served as a Deputy for Carlow-Kilkenny, replacing his brother Liam, from 2007 to 2011, and then from 2015 to 2020. I know that Bobby was deeply committed to the people of Carlow-Kilkenny as a public representative. He...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (14 Dec 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: At this time of year, many people are purchasing gift cards for Christmas. I have always been a big supporter of shop local, stay local, support local. We have a local voucher scheme in County Carlow. I am very concerned that the EU is proposing that any voucher like this under €150 will have to be regulated for identification. This proposal will discourage people from buying them...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Job Creation (13 Dec 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 104. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of new IDA and Enterprise Ireland-supported jobs in County Carlow to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62106/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (13 Dec 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 120. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if there are any plans to review the current arrangements for work permits in carpentry and related trades; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62105/22]