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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Schemes (28 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The disability awareness training support scheme is the most under-used and misunderstood grant. Employers are often unaware of the grants and supports available from the Department of Social Protection. The scheme gives grant assistance of up to 90% of the cost of a disability awareness training programme. I welcome that the Minister will be running an awareness campaign. The lack of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (28 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. That is fine. My office has been flooded with communications from families, caregivers, teachers and principals. There are children going into mainstream schools this September who have never had an assessment. How can schools properly prepare for those children? A special education preschool in Carlow has shared discharge numbers for 2023 with me. Of 14,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (28 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State. I welcome his response and the expenditure of €2.6 billion or over 27% of the Department's budget on special education needs. I pay tribute to teachers who work in the area of special education and, of course, the special needs assistants numbering over 20,000 who do an excellent job. My concern, however, is the number of children who are not getting...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Does the pilot programme for rapid-build accommodation incorporate modular builds in all local authority areas? We must support the rapid development of family homes for those in need. I intend to speak to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, and the Tánaiste about this matter later today, but will the Taoiseach indicate whether the State...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Accommodation (30 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 70. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the provision of student accommodation in Carlow; if his Department has plans to expand the offering of accommodation to students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15710/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (30 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 77. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the integration of Carlow College into St. Patrick's; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15709/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (18 Apr 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I wish to ask the Minister about gardaí for Carlow. I have highlighted this issue on numerous occasions. Carlow, Kilkenny and Waterford are now linked. I recently met local gardaí whom I compliment on the job they do. However, from speaking to the gardaí in Carlow, I believe we need many more community gardaí. That is probably true across the country. For people to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (18 Apr 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I will mention Carlow. We have seen an enormous increase in violence against women, particularly during the pandemic. I am working with a lot of agencies in Carlow for a women's refuge. We are one of nine counties that do not have a refuge. It is important that Carlow gets its refuge as soon as possible. I know a lot of work has been done. I have knocked on the Minister's door several...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Apr 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: On Monday I was delighted to have the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne, in Carlow. We met an awful lot of clubs and the big question was when applications will open for the sports capital grants and when will the funding be in place. It is a huge issue and we need to let the clubs know. I also want an update on the merger of the Ladies' Gaelic Football Association, LGFA, and the GAA. What...

Courts Bill 2023: Second Stage (19 Apr 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Deputy. We go back to the Government. Deputy Alan Farrell has seven minutes.

Courts Bill 2023: Second Stage (19 Apr 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is important that everyone has access to justice and that are courts are properly resourced to deliver on Government priorities such as the planning and environmental court and new family courts. Last year I encountered one District Court with 111 separate child law and private family law applications before it. This volume of cases is disastrous for children and families affected by...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Youth Work: Discussion (18 Apr 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: As a rural Deputy, I agree with Dr. McMahon. We have our own challenges and the biggest challenge, as the witnesses have said, is funding. The lack of funding is a huge barrier. Our young people are our future and we need to invest in the future. That is a huge concern for me. When it comes to young people's participation and involvement, is that becoming a challenge now? Our guests...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Youth Work: Discussion (18 Apr 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: That is good to know.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Youth Work: Discussion (18 Apr 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I know it well.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (18 Apr 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 90. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of a refuge for those fleeing domestic violence in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17922/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Sanctions (18 Apr 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 112. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if additional tougher sanctions will be issued by the EU on Iran due to its role in providing weapons and-or ammunition to Russia for its war against Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16689/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (18 Apr 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 207. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide a progress report on the roll-out of the National Broadband Plan; the number of properties connected to date; the number of properties connected in County Carlow; the number of properties pending surveyed in Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17548/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (18 Apr 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 208. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way a person who wishes to have their address changed or an error corrected that is listed on the Eircode website or system can do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17550/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Accidents (18 Apr 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 258. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated full year cost of recruiting three additional WTE railway accident investigators for his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16690/23]