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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Apr 2019)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: We declared an emergency then. The Government should be declaring an emergency now.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Apr 2019)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is the truth.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Apr 2019)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: What is the Leader's obsession with Deputy Micheál Martin?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Apr 2019)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: This is local politics at its best.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Apr 2019)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Deputy Martin is still the Deputy for Cork South-Central.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Apr 2019)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: What about the Taoiseach? He was in health and ran from it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Apr 2019)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: He has to be joking.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Apr 2019)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Ah, Leader.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Apr 2019)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Give me a violin.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Apr 2019)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Home of the year.

Seanad: Property Services (Advertisement of Unfit Lettings) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (10 Apr 2019)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank my colleagues for bringing forward the Bill. Legislation of this type can be very complicated but we need to find solutions to the problems that exist. However, this legislation adds a layer of complexity to the rental market at a time when we need to be encouraging the availability of more units in the market and the retention of existing units. We need affordable rental units for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Childcare Services Funding (17 Apr 2019)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Cathaoirleach. I am thankful the Minister has come to the House today to address this issue. I have been contacted by a number of early childcare providers for a variety of reasons over the past year, but I was alarmed to be told just last week that there is a system of withdrawing funding based on how promptly parents drop off or pick up their children at childcare facilities....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Childcare Services Funding (17 Apr 2019)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister for her reply. We need to find a balance here. We have excellent childcare providers. Parents should not be penalised for matters over which they do not have control, nor should the providers. We need a balance. I understand that the need for accountability applies to all businesses, including childcare providers. However, leniency should be shown. What is...

Seanad: Direct Election of Mayor Plebiscite Regulations 2019: Motion (17 Apr 2019)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I know there are other speakers and that we only have a few minutes.

Seanad: Direct Election of Mayor Plebiscite Regulations 2019: Motion (17 Apr 2019)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I will be brief. I know that Senator Boyhan wants to speak. Fianna Fáil will support the plebiscite because it is for the people. However, the Government's approach to informing the public about the plebiscite risks losing the votes. There are serious questions about the Government's campaign and whether it really wants to implement this. It is not just about talk. The Government's...

Seanad: Direct Election of Mayor Plebiscite Regulations 2019: Motion (17 Apr 2019)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The powers of elected mayors-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2019)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I raise an issue in Bagenalstown, County Carlow, where there is an ongoing protest. Last week Irish Rail confirmed that it was going to downgrade the service provided in Bagenalstown train station to use of an automated machine.It states it will no longer have a stationmaster on site and will subcontract maintenance of the station. The stationmaster will be relocated to another station...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2019)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I did not have time; I was cut short. I had to highlight the main points only.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2019)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Leader is right.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2019)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Leader is right.