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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners (10 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 99. To ask the Minister for Finance if there will be a return to full customer service within Revenue for the public, following the withdrawal of many in-person services (details supplied) during the pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43584/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (10 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 410. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to improve speech and language and occupational therapy supports for children with additional needs in Carlow (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43496/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (10 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 503. To ask the Minister for Health if medical cards are being issued on discretionary grounds due to urgent medical need; if a person may be granted a medical card based on medical need (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43628/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (11 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 26. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made towards establishing a women’s refuge in Carlow. [44014/23]

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Yes.

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Like previous speakers, I welcome the €96.6 billion budget. I have had a lot of phone calls from people in my area of County Carlow today. The expansion of hot meals to 900 more primary schools is really important, as is the free book scheme for textbooks and workbooks, which will be extended to up to junior certificate in secondary school. These things affect every family. It is...

Sustainability of Stability of Services Provided by Section 39 and Section 56 Organisations on behalf of the HSE and Tusla: Statements (12 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Like previous speakers, I can speak for myself and other backbenchers in that I have spoken several times about section 39 and section 56 organisations. This has not happened overnight. From speaking to the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, and the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, I know that they are very aware of this and they want to find a solution. We have to find a solution. Like...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Staff (12 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: As the Minister of State will be aware, today we spoke about section 39 workers. I was delighted to have my Topical Issue matter chosen this evening - I thank the Ceann Comhairle - because we need a resolution of this before Tuesday. We need to make sure section 39 workers do not strike next week. I will make a few points that were raised by me and others today. As the Minister of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Staff (12 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: For me, from having spoken with all of the section 39 workers, their issue is one which needs to be addressed. They are employed in voluntary not-for-profit healthcare organisations. They have undergone the same rigourous training and education as their counterparts in section 38 organisations staffed by the HSE workers. They work the same conditions, face the same challenges and shoulder...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Regional Development (12 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 25. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on progress on the South East Regional Enterprise Plan; the funding for the plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44290/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (12 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 62. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the action being taken by the IDA and Enterprise Ireland to support new businesses and jobs in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44291/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Curriculum (17 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I welcome that County Carlow was part of the second phase of the landmark pilot that rolled out counselling services in primary school settings, in-school support and in the form of education on well-being. As we know, mental health teams in clusters of primary schools are important. I ask the Minister about the follow-up. It is great to see intervention in schools but more is needed. In...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Textbooks (17 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 24. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her estimate of the number of secondary students in each of Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford and Waterford who will benefit from the introduction of free school books next year; the number of primary students that are currently benefitting from free school books in each of the counties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44928/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Capitation Grants (17 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 239. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills how much the increased capitation announced in Budget 2024 will be worth to schools in each of Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford and Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44952/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (17 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 70. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the funding being provided for major capital works, minor works and emergency works in Carlow schools in 2023; how many schools have benefitted from upgrades; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44929/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Staff (17 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 103. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the WTE staff by job title working in the geological survey division of his Department as of 9 October 2023; the number of vacancies by job title within this division; when each of these vacancies will be filled, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44665/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (17 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 113. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of females who are currently in recruit training in each branch of the Permanent Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44666/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Bodies (17 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 119. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has received each of the 2022 annual reports and audited financial statements from each State agency under the remit of his Department; if not, the State agencies that have yet to provide their 2022 annual reports and or audited financial statements; when he expects the remaining reports to be forwarded to his Department; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Customs and Excise (17 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 157. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will seek EU funding to cover the cost of replacing the two customs cutter vessels for the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44678/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Workplace Relations Commission (17 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 189. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the estimated full year cost to double the number of Workplace Relations Commission inspectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44679/23]