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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Student Accommodation (21 Sep 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Could I ask the Minister what plans and funding are in place for student accommodation in Carlow, now that we are a university town and county, and if he will make a statement on the matter?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Student Accommodation (21 Sep 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister for his work. It has been a pleasure to work with him in recent years on the work he has done in the south east, but in particular for Carlow. We are speaking about student accommodation. This morning I took a quick look at the rental sites and saw that the average rent for one month in Carlow is €1,400 for one- or two-bedroom apartment-style accommodation....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Student Accommodation (21 Sep 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister. As he knows, I am very passionate about Carlow College, St. Patrick's. I am on the governing body and I have always said that. For me as a politician, and for the people of Carlow, County Carlow and the south east, it is imperative that the integration happens. I have been speaking to the different governing authorities. I have made my actions clear, as the Minister...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (20 Sep 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 39. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason that an area (details supplied) is underserviced for broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39529/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (20 Sep 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 988. To ask the Minister for Health the considerations that his Department is giving to the inclusion of the drugs saxenda and ozempic, both now recognised as valuable medications in the treatment of obesity, to the drugs payment scheme or medical card scheme for non-diabetic patients; if there are plans to widen the prescription of saxenda and ozempic to medical card holders with a BMI of...

Children's Health Ireland - Patient safety concerns and reviews in paediatric orthopaedic surgical services: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Sep 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I appreciate that the Government is attempting to ensure every possible measure is taken and examined to reduce spinal surgery waiting times in CHI at Crumlin and Temple Street. This includes exploring the transfer of a small number of patients with complex spinal surgery needs to appropriate skills centres in other countries. Perhaps the Minister will fill us in on what the timescale and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessibility: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: We use it every day.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessibility: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I got enough phone calls about it. I forgot to mention that one can write in submissions for extra train services online. Carlow has been mooted for two extra services, one coming from Dublin and one going from Carlow. It is important that we get them, by the way.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Projects (26 Sep 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 89. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the support her Department is providing for the Tullow Road Community Hub in Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41337/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mother and Baby Homes (26 Sep 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 480. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the mother and baby scheme will open for applications; if his Department is aware that some legal firms are advertising services to assist in applying for the scheme; if it is anticipated that legal support or advice is required to submit an application; if there will be a requirement for applicants to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessibility: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the speakers. I will address some issues in Carlow, the first being a case for which I must have put in approximately six appeals at this stage. I will give the gist of it. A man applied to Carlow County Council for a hackney licence. Carlow County Council saw the need and approved his application. It is for a rural part of Carlow where there are people with mobility issues and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessibility: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Is uptake good? We do not have many in Carlow.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessibility: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Perhaps this something that needs to be looked at.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessibility: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: That would be great. I thank Ms Graham. She is always very helpful.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Taoiseach spoke about next week's budget and we all have our own submissions in, which is important. There are huge issues with retention, recruitment, pay and conditions across the public sector from community workers to section 39 workers, and those who are upholding and guiding people in law and those who are serving in emergency services. I am very aware of the great work that is...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Programmes (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 14. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on From Poverty to Potential: A Programme Plan for Child Well-being 2023-2025, published by his Department on 1 August 2023. [37565/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Programmes (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I also welcome the first programme plan for child well-being. I also have concerns. The Government has made good strides, particularly on DEIS schools which is close to my heart and County Carlow was very lucky as we got 13 DEIS-status schools. I have an issue with DEIS 1 and DEIS 2, the first for boys and the second for girls; I think they should be all DEIS. We should look at all...

School Transport 2023-2024: Statements (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: There are massive issues with school transport. There has been a 22% increase in the number of tickets allocated but, in some cases, there are no buses to operate the service. Last year, funding was put in place to increase capacity but loads of children were left without a seat. Some families in Carlow tell me there is no driver to serve a central location. They have to wait for a bus...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Discussion (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I just want to go back to-----