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- Seanad: Local Government Rates and Other Matters Bill 2018: Motion for Earlier Signature (10 Jul 2019)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State. I too met with his departmental officials. The biggest issue I had related to crèches and playschools. I got a lot of confirmation for them and I thank the officials for that. This is a significant improvement for businesses, local authorities and councillors. All of us are working together and we want to make sure that our areas are well looked after....
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing for People with a Disability: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2019)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the witnesses. My colleague, Senator Dolan, has been highlighting disability constantly and has gone to the 31 local authorities with the issues. There are massive issues. Children with a disability are not a priority and we need a system whereby children and adults with disabilities are prioritised, so that when we go to a local authority, we know they are on a list and will get a...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing for People with a Disability: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2019)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is not covered by the grants at the moment.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing for People with a Disability: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2019)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is not-----
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2019)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: We are not in government.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2019)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2019)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The gender pay gap in respect of pensions was constantly brought up at my clinics during the summer. According to a recent report from the Economic and Social Research Institute, an Irish woman's weekly income is €153 less than that of an Irish man in retirement. The report found that women were less likely to receive a contributory pension than men and that, among those who did,...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2019)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I wonder if we need to look at having a minister for women. We are totally forgotten. I am a firm believer that men and women are equal but women are always forgotten.
- Seanad: Seanad Reform Implementation Group: Statements (24 Sep 2019)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Since becoming a Senator in 2016, I have learned a lot, seen a lot and thoroughly enjoyed my work in the House. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this important debate. Seanad Éireann has been the subject of no fewer than 14 separate reports on proposed reforms. It is widely accepted that the Upper House can and should play an effective role in Irish politics. Irish people...
- Seanad: Housing: Statements (26 Sep 2019)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: There was a lot of information in the Minister of State's speech. I welcome the opportunity to speak on housing today. While I welcome the news that finally, after I have been fighting for it from the start, Carlow has been designated a rent pressure zone. However, it is not good news that rents in Carlow have reached such dizzy heights that it qualifies to be placed on the rent pressure...
- Seanad: Housing: Statements (26 Sep 2019)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The local authorities have excellent staff, and I can speak for Carlow, but they are understaffed. If people go on holidays nobody replaces them. If somebody is out sick they are not replaced. The staff are worn out. Unless we go back to staffing local authorities such as Carlow County Council we will not do the public or anyone any favour. We need more staff. We have great staff but...
- Seanad: Housing: Statements (26 Sep 2019)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Ms McHugh is a great woman.
- Seanad: Housing: Statements (26 Sep 2019)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I absolutely agree with the Senator.
- Seanad: Housing: Statements (26 Sep 2019)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I appreciate that.
- Seanad: Housing: Statements (26 Sep 2019)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Some local authorities cannot afford an increase.
- Seanad: Housing: Statements (26 Sep 2019)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: There was information that it was gone.
- Seanad: Housing: Statements (26 Sep 2019)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Does the Minister of State realise that we were all complaining today because the system is not working? The Minister of State's system is not working?
- Seanad: Housing: Statements (26 Sep 2019)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: No it is not working.
- Seanad: Housing: Statements (26 Sep 2019)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Labour Party and Fine Gael Government introduced the local property tax.
- Seanad: Housing: Statements (26 Sep 2019)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: We have it going into the Government's budget.