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Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Schemes (20 Jun 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 58. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the outdoor recreation infrastructure scheme will open for applications this year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26383/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (20 Jun 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 63. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if her Department is considering additional measures in relation to the control of dangerous dogs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26382/24]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Health Research Board has advertised that cocaine addiction among Irish women has risen by almost 400% in six years. Last year, 1,300 women sought treatment. What is the Government doing to address this? What measures are being taken to stop large shipments of drugs? What additional supports are being given to our gardaí and service agencies?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (25 Jun 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 16. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will meet again. [26154/24]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (25 Jun 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: First, I welcome the good work that has been done by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Although we have a lot more to do, a lot of houses have been built. A lot has been done by the local authorities under the Derelict Sites Act and so on. However, we are now getting to a different phase. I am aware of applicants for social housing who have been removed from the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (25 Jun 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I accept that staff are doing their best.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (25 Jun 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am not taking that from them but a lot of things must be looked at.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (25 Jun 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I apologise to the Minister. I was in the Dail for questions on promised legislation. I welcome the work the Minister has done. I always say there is a lot done, but a lot more to do. There has been a freeze for many years on childcare providers without a guaranteed ability to increase fees from September. They may well have no option to pull out of core funding. I have spoken to a lot...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (25 Jun 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: That is the biggest issue I am facing. It is the smaller providers. As they tell me, it is the paperwork. It is the hours and hours of work.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (25 Jun 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I understand.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (25 Jun 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: That is important. Regarding communication with the different providers, does the Minister feel they are well informed by the Department? I am firm believer in communication and information. It is all providers, but in my own area of County Carlow, there are many small providers and they are under much more pressure. I have been speaking to many of them this week again. Does the Minister...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (25 Jun 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is a big thing.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (25 Jun 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Make it simpler.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (25 Jun 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Minister has. I thank him.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: An Inclusive Education for an Inclusive Society: Department of Education (25 Jun 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State. While considerable work has been done as she said, much more work needs to be done. The consultation indicates that the growth in demand for placement in special classes will continue. While I welcome that and I welcome the amount of work that has been done, how can the model change while keeping up with the demand? How can it be ensured that children with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: An Inclusive Education for an Inclusive Society: Department of Education (25 Jun 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Yes, I am aware.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Court Accommodation (25 Jun 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 149. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the refurbishment works scheduled to be carried out on Carlow Courthouse railings during 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26982/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (25 Jun 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 199. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the Project Boyne school building initiative; how this bundle is being progressed; if it is to be split, how that will proceed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27128/24]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (25 Jun 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 220. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the supports in place for a centre in Carlow (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26991/24]