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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (26 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 453. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the Carlow town bus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21199/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (26 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 576. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress of the Office of Public Works project at Carlow castle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20945/22]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Organisation of Working Time (Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the witnesses. I am fully supportive of paid leave for employees who are victims of domestic violence. Over the last two years, during the pandemic, we have seen a significant increase, which has been an eye-opener. We have to be mindful that men, too, can be in that situation, as colleagues and I see. The witnesses spoke of many barriers, including rural transport, housing,...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Organisation of Working Time (Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Well done.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Organisation of Working Time (Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: No. I thank Ms Mulholland.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Victim Support Services (26 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 1290. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the action that has been taken to date in implementing each of the recommendations of the Review of Protections for Vulnerable Witnesses in the Investigation and Prosecution of Sexual Offences published by her Department in 2020, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20361/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Assisted Human Reproduction Coalition (21 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is important that people hear the witnesses' stories. That is how to make change. They should tell their stories because there are people out there with similar stories who are not telling them. I firmly believe the only way to make change is by increasing awareness. That is not easy though. The stories we have heard today have been emotional - we have all been affected by them - and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Chairman. This is so important for all of us and the timescale is a huge issue here. We see other EU countries use the family law framework and this is important in how we approach this. As Dr. Mulligan said we cannot cut and paste but would it be fair to say we just do not have anywhere in Irish law where this is covered properly? She outlined strict, moderate and liberal...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Of course.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Of course.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: A British judge ruled this week that a couple are legal parents of their adult son under English law. RTÉ reported: The judge said the couple's son was born in the US in 1998 after they made a surrogacy arrangement there. The couple visited the surrogate mother in the US during her pregnancy, the judge said, and returned to the UK when their son was a few days old. The judge said...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank Dr. Mulligan for her excellent presentation this morning. This legislation is important to all of us. We are also learning. I am a firm believer in listening to people who have been affected. I know many families that have been affected by this. Communication and information are important and how people can access the service. The other issue is funding and the cost factor. As...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I have one question for Dr. Mulligan. We spoke about communication, legislation and legal frameworks. As Dr. Mulligan knows, this committee is meant to sit for three months. Does the timescale on how we can make sure we address everything worry Dr. Mulligan? This is so important. So many families are affected by it. We are all learning and looking for the expertise on this. I am...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: We have to address that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: And do it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Absolutely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: No, and we need to do it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Absolutely. I thank Dr. Mulligan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the witnesses. I was reading about this important topic last night. It is about legislation. We cannot rush this but, as Dr. Wingfield said, there is a concern because there has been no communication between the Department of Health and assisted human reproduction stakeholders since 2019. We are now in 2022. This is a concern for us because, as we have said previously, the...