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Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Integration and Refugee Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (30 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: That is welcome and important.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Integration and Refugee Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (30 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the witnesses for coming today. As has been said, there have been huge challenges. There is no question about that. The communication has been unacceptable. There is some accommodation that is not fit for purpose. I question how often it is assessed and who goes to check it. I know of people accommodating people who have not been paid. We must be mindful that we all want to...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Integration and Refugee Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (30 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the officials.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Integration and Refugee Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (30 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I appreciate where Mr. Walsh is coming from. He is right there has to be a balance here. It is everybody working together and if people feel they are not included that in itself might bring other challenges. I accept the work has to be done. If we can find a solution, the Taoiseach is looking at setting up a Department. That is good. At least it is a start. We need to do it. It is...

Criminal Justice (Engagement of Children in Criminal Activity) Bill 2023: Second Stage (31 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State. Like previous speakers, I was one of the first to welcome the Bill to outlaw the grooming of children into crime in 2021. "Fagin's law", as we called it, was a key piece of legislation for Fianna Fáil when we were in opposition, of which I was fully supportive then. Diverting young people from involvement in criminal activity is a key priority for me....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Disabled People's Organisations and the Implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (1 Jun 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am a bit hoarse today, so excuse me. I welcome all the witnesses. All of us are learning, and it is so important that we all play our role. First, will the witnesses discuss the level of discrimination that people with disabilities in Ireland still face as well as any international best practice in tackling discrimination? Will they discuss further how discrimination can be removed to...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (23 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 91. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if there are plans to reinstate the multiple payment of child benefit to parents of twins, triplets, and so on, which were previously given at primary and post-primary school entry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24248/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Cost of Living Issues (23 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 106. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if there are plans to introduce cost-of-living supports for adult dependents or those on non-contributory pensions, as many have been left out of earlier cost-of-living supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24247/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Correspondence (23 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 391. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on a matter (details supplied). [24072/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Urban Development (23 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 411. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the progress that has been made to date regarding URDF in Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24338/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (23 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 544. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress that has been made to date regarding the provision of a women’s refuge in Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24339/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (23 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 651. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth where phase two of the resettlement programme in Carlow aims to resettle the refugee population and how many International Protection persons are to come to Carlow for this IRPPII process; the status of the Inter Agency Working Group in Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24069/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Community Development Projects (23 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 670. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the progress that has been made to date regarding the provision of a community centre for young people at Tullow Road in Carlow; the engagement his Department has had with Carlow local authority on this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24340/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (23 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 776. To ask the Minister for Health the progress that has been made to date regarding the provision of an ambulance base in Carlow; the date on which the National Ambulance Service requested HSE estates to refurbish the existing building there as an ambulance base; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24335/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (23 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 777. To ask the Minister for Health if there are any plans to have an injury clinic in Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24336/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (23 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 778. To ask the Minister for Health the progress that has been made to date regarding the provision of a new fit-for-purpose building for Holy Angels Day Care Service for Children with Special Needs in Carlow; the date on which his Department expects HSE estates to begin works at the Kelvin Grove site; if he will provide a list of proposed tenants to the Kelvin Grove building under the HSE;...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (25 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 295. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress that has been made to date regarding the integration of Carlow College, St. Patrick's into the Higher Education Authority; the engagement the Department has had on the issue with stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25386/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Community Development Projects (30 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 48. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the engagement he has had with Carlow County Council on the provision of a community hub in Carlow on the Tullow Road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25681/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (30 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 50. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his Department’s plans to address waiting lists for assessments for children with special needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25682/23]