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

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I commend Deputy Canney on keeping going with this. I believe we need to adopt the strategy. I am here fighting, as everyone is. I know everyone is trying to do their best. It is important that we make these changes and try to do what we can to support this. I fully support it. I am just concerned that, while it is good to have everyone is here, we need to work together. All...

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

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I did, yes. My apologies.

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

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I have two or three questions. I do not know if they have been asked. It is just that I have to go back upstairs. We are in and out of meetings. These are questions about things that I see in my area. I am not sure whether I should come in now or in the next session. The Bill originated in 2021. We are still having the discussion on the basis of provision of services and supports, such...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: How is it proposed to strengthen the Reserve Defence Force? Will the Minister make a statement on the matter?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: As the Tánaiste noted, the Commission on the Defence Forces called for a detailed regeneration plan for the Reserve Defence Force with clear and specific timelines to be developed and published setting out how a reformed Reserve would be operationalised and funded. Could we get more information on that? What communications and campaigns is the Department looking at? The commission...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: That is very welcome. That is so important. We are so lucky with our Defence Forces. Loads of people come to my clinic asking me about the family income support scheme because their wages do not give them a standard of living. I know pay scales are part of the public pay talks but can the Tánaiste tell me whether we will see an increase for our Defence Forces personnel in this year's...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 81. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the measures he is taking to support the retention of Defence Forces personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42248/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I ask the Tánaiste the measures he is taking to support the retention of Defence Forces personnel and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Tánaiste. I am learning an awful lot tonight. We have committed to implementing the action plan which arose from the Commission on the Defence Forces. Just last week, however, of the just two naval vessels operating, patrolling our seas, one discovered and intercepted a massive €150 million of cocaine on the MV Matthewjust off the coast of Wexford, which borders...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I got it in twice.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I want to pay tribute to the Tánaiste for his passion and commitment to this. Even in his answers tonight, when I asked him about the strengthening of the Reserve, he showed his commitment to that. Also, when I asked the Tánaiste about the support we are giving to the retention of Defence Forces members, he showed his commitment in answering that question. Most critical is that...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 106. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for an overview of pay and conditions in the Defence Forces, especially in relation to new recruits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42247/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 527. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of crèches and preschools that have closed, by county, in each of the years 2020 to 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [42309/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Enhanced Transport and Mobility Support Options for People with Disabilities: Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (4 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State and very much welcome her opening statement. I was glad she said she agrees with the transport working group's report and the acknowledgment of inequality of access to transport to disability services, particularly day services. The report states, "Access to such transport should be standardised, but ... such provision does not necessarily fall within the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Enhanced Transport and Mobility Support Options for People with Disabilities: Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (4 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: In my local area - I have to mention Carlow again - if someone lives in a quite rural area and the service does not have Garda-vetted and trained drivers, there is no plan B. In County Carlow, there some very rural areas. Has the Department ever explored having a volunteer system whereby someone with an accessible vehicle would be able to assist and be available on a part-time basis,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (5 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 25. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the southern relief road in Carlow. [43010/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (5 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 66. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is a safety programme for the N80, given that numerous incidents have occurred on the road, including a fatal collision. [43011/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (5 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 154. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on a county basis of the number of people in Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford, and Wexford who are currently availing of the rent tax credit, in tabular form; if he has plans for any changes to the credit in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43189/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Business Supports (5 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 113. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on a county basis of the number of businesses in Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford, and Wexford that successfully applied for inclusion under the temporary business energy support scheme, in tabular form; the estimated value or worth of the support in each county; if he has plans for any other similar scheme in the near future; and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (5 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 255. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her Department's plans to invest in the education of gifted children (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43395/23]