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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (31 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 140. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of passport applications from County Carlow that are currently outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4233/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Business Supports (31 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 247. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter in relation to the temporary business energy support scheme (details supplied) and the application of same to the charity sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3998/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Schemes (31 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 256. To ask the Minister for Finance if a review is currently being undertaken of the disabled drivers and disabled passengers (tax concessions) scheme; if so, the status of that review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4080/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Recycling Policy (31 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 285. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the roll-out of the deposit return scheme; the number of retailers who have signed up to the scheme; if he will provide an overview of engagements with local authorities on potential planning permission requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3997/23]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Disability Services: Discussion (31 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: First, I must apologise too because, like Senator Ruane, I am going from committee to committee. I am sorry I missed their opening statements I am a Carlow woman and I welcome the Carlow group here today. I would be very much aware of the services within community health organisation, CHO 5. My nephew has Down's syndrome and I am his godmother. Let me tell you, he rules the house....

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Disability Services: Discussion (31 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I heard all about it, I might as well tell Ms Flanagan. I know all about it. What I am worried about - this is so important - is the lack of services in occupational therapy. It is so unfair. I would have concerns about CHO 5. Another issue that I would be working on for other families is that of county borders, for instance, whether one is Laois or in Carlow, or Wicklow or in...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Disability Services: Discussion (31 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is unacceptable. That is all I can say. It is unacceptable that the witnesses even have to be here today looking for those services.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Disability Services: Discussion (31 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Totally. As I have said, I will go back to the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, and will do whatever I can. I have been working with parents over the years, and I have had some success stories. However, that is unacceptable. Every child deserves these services, and nobody should have to come and fight for them. I will absolutely do what I can.

Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Feb 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Minister is aware that if one asks for the truth, one will get a perspective. Providing our police service with the use of body-worn cameras for gardaí and the expanded use of ANPR technology assists in obtaining the right perspective. Body-worn cameras are widely used across the EU as an effective tool for evidence-gathering in the investigation of crime. I join my colleagues...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Disability Services: Discussion (31 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Well done to all of them. They are great people and great parents. Well done.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (2 Feb 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 126. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the provision of autism spectrum disorder class provision in Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4935/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (2 Feb 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 151. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps being taken to address teacher recruitment issues in primary and post-primary schools; the actions being taken to recognise foreign-based qualifications of teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4934/23]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Last month, the Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, who is in the Chamber, came to Carlow and saw the pressure on out-of-hours services and the limited use of a perfectly good X-ray facility at St. Dympna's Hospital. The Caredoc team have met me several times on the matter of securing doctors from abroad to assist in tackling the significant workload. The atypical working...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: They did.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister.

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised) (8 Feb 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I welcome that the Minister has his full team with him today. I also welcome the €463 million, which is a 16% increase in the overall budget. Services, particularly for children, are very important. The committee has frequently discussed difficulties with recruitment and retention. In community healthcare organisation, CHO, 5, there are difficulties with services, including...

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised) (8 Feb 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: My own two daughters were delighted.

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised) (8 Feb 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: delete

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised) (8 Feb 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister. The Chair and I are keen to remind him that Carlow has been promised a women's refuge. We want Tusla to be given the funding in order to do this.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Benefits (9 Feb 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am of the same opinion that it needs to be looked at. There are so many schemes, including the carer's allowance. I know of so many people going into appeals where the Department wants further information. There is a far higher refusal rate than I have ever seen before. I would question this. When we look at it, people who are caring are looking after people instead of them being in...