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Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Sports Facilities (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 1463. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if there is any prohibition on the end of use of rubber materials in astro pitches for community groups (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48630/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Schemes (9 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Like previous speakers, I compliment the Minister on this scheme. To the Opposition Deputies, I always say it is easy to be everything to everyone when they are in opposition and promising everyone everything that they know they cannot deliver on.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Schemes (9 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The reality here is that this is a really good scheme.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Schemes (9 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I know it is working in Carlow. I have been working with many families in this regard. Do the Deputies know where I feel the benefits of this scheme are being experienced? It is within the town centre. There are homes there that we are now bringing back into use and with them, increased footfall in the town. I refer to the great number of people who have come to me in the town centre of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Schemes (9 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It does work.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Provision (9 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 91. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of housing commencements in Carlow to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48956/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Provision (9 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I just wanted to ask the number of housing commencements in Carlow to date in 2023.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Provision (9 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: When we came into government and Deputy O'Brien became Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, there were huge challenges. As a Senator and now as a Deputy, I have seen the changes happening in Carlow. As the Minister said, this has been a game changer since 2014. We are now building houses. In January, we will have 20 affordable houses in Carlow through our local authority,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Provision (9 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: In Carlow, we have made those strides. I also compliment Carlow County Council on the work it has been doing. We could do with more staff. That is another thing. We have all gotten together. Everybody is working together, including all the councillors and the new chief executive Coilín O'Reilly. Everybody is working together to get as many houses as we can. I know this is a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Provision (9 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Yes.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Provision (9 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am aware that there are more houses in the pipeline for next year, working with Carlow County Council. One of the areas I addressed with the Minister recently when I brought him to Carlow is the modular builds we have, which are new modern homes. This is important because we need to build as many homes as possible. That is happening. We need to build homes quicker. I know the Minister...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (9 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 28. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the provision of a primary care centre in Tullow, County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48988/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (9 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 42. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the injury clinic unit for Carlow town and county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48987/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (9 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 165. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government for an update on the provision of both social and affordable housing in Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48957/23]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Issues Facing the Early Childhood Sector: Discussion (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank everyone for being here today. I am on the opposite end. I am a granny so I am the lady who can hand them back after a few hours. I love to have them but then I say "here are the mammies, thank God". I am a mother of four children so I have seen the role childcare providers - I always say educators - play. They kept the country running during the Covid-19 pandemic. They were a...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Issues Facing the Early Childhood Sector: Discussion (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Yes, in March. I will put a proposal to the committee that we request it today and ask why it was not published because we need it to be published. I am not sure whether it was Ms Dunne who spoke about help with mental health or counselling. We also need to look at that. It really needs to be addressed. There are many issues in the childcare and education sector that we can address....

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Issues Facing the Early Childhood Sector: Discussion (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is good to have it, but when I saw it would not happen until September 2024, I was frustrated. I am passionate about these issues, like others here are. On pay, I met with many childcare providers and their staff when I met Ms Dunne. Two women told me that they could not get a mortgage. We have educators in the system who are not able to qualify for a mortgage. This needs to be...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Issues Facing the Early Childhood Sector: Discussion (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I direct my next comment to Ms Dunne and the Federation of Early Childhood Providers. I have spoken to the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, about what I think is the biggest issue. People who know the childcare profession, like childcare providers, should be part of negotiations and part of a scheme that has their input as well. I know from speaking to Ms Dunne that did not happen. I will be...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Issues Facing the Early Childhood Sector: Discussion (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I will look into that.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Issues Facing the Early Childhood Sector: Discussion (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Very well said.