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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (1 Feb 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 530. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if there are plans to meet the increased cost to recipients of the household benefits package in relation to the electricity price increase which came into effect on 1 October 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4276/22]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network (27 Jan 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Minister of State, Deputy Butler, is the Minister for everything tonight. In July 2019, Irish Rail downgraded Bagenalstown train station to an automatic station. Since then, there has been no stationmaster on site and the maintenance of the station has been subcontracted out. In July 2017, this same station was deemed so beautiful that An Post captured it in a commemorative stamp....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network (27 Jan 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State for her response. I compliment Iarnród Éireann on the lifts at Carlow railway station. It was important that they were installed. It is now 2022 and they were a long time coming but I welcome that investment. I also appreciate that the car parking facilities at the station are being looked at but I am seeking clarity on Bagenalstown station. It was...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (27 Jan 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Colm Burke - to discuss the need for a peer review system for psychiatrists in the Irish mental health services; (2) Deputy Brendan Griffin - the review of south Kerry child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS; (3)...

National Broadband Plan: Statements (27 Jan 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I apologise. I tried to give the Deputy a little leeway but her time is up.

National Broadband Plan: Statements (27 Jan 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Deputy is allowed five minutes and I am trying to stick to that. My apologies.

National Broadband Plan: Statements (27 Jan 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is not on my list so the Deputy has five minutes.

National Broadband Plan: Statements (27 Jan 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Thank you. There was probably a little confusion there. We move to the Independent Group. I call Deputy Catherine Connolly, who has five minutes.

National Broadband Plan: Statements (27 Jan 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: That is just so the Deputy understands it.

National Broadband Plan: Statements (27 Jan 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: A constituent of mine in Carlow cannot access an NBI connection because the website says the survey is still pending. NBI contractors have been on the ground throughout the country for more than 22 months and more than 291,000 premises nationwide have been surveyed. A total of 3,500 premises were surveyed in September last year. When my constituent checks on the NBI website and enters his...

National Broadband Plan: Statements (27 Jan 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Of the 453 live connection points, how many are in counties Carlow and Kilkenny? I would like the Minister of State to examine this issue, Has an independent study into the potential role of next-generation low-earth orbit satellites to deliver high-speed broadband to rural Ireland been conducted? In the past 18 months, enormous strides have been made in the provision of global...

National Broadband Plan: Statements (27 Jan 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister; I am happy with that. I will contact the office. In my home town of Carlow, and in Kilkenny, there have been huge issues around businesses getting broadband connections. As previous speakers said, there are connections in one part of a town but across the road there might not be. I know the Minister of State is committed as is the Minister for Rural and Community...

National Broadband Plan: Statements (27 Jan 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: There is nowhere on the map for those who cannot get a connection to see when there will be a connection. That is something I will address. I thank the Minister of State for his replies.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (27 Jan 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I too want to ask about the update on the benefit scheme to credit domestic electricity customers with €100 in 2022. I understand that inclusive of VAT, that amount will be €113. When will people get the rebate? Are there any plans to increase this figure? While we all welcome these kinds of announcements, it is unfair that people are not given clear information and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Passport Services (27 Jan 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I refer to delays in passports in Carlow and Kilkenny. There are concerns, as others have said. When someone applies for a passport, one wrong tick can mean the application goes right back to the start. I know the staff are working very hard but I would ask that a system be put in place so that a small issue that can be addressed is addressed. There have been loads of delays in my own...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (27 Jan 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 66. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of applications for passports from each of the counties of Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford and Waterford that are currently outstanding; the planning that is being done to ensure that there is no repeat of the delays with applications experienced in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3698/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Gender Balance (27 Jan 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 52. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the progress being made in appointing women to senior diplomatic posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3699/22]

Regulation of Providers of Building Works Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: We need a sustainable housing system and we need legislation like this. We also need to develop a culture of good practice and compliance with building regulations in the system in order that the general public can benefit. We need to do that to give confidence to the public and eliminate cowboy builders from the industry. People visit my clinics to raise issues relating to their homes....

Youth Mental Health: Statements (26 Jan 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am very happy to see us returning to normal. As we see the pandemic in the past, evidence is emerging of another pandemic: one in mental health. We need inclusive and responsive mental health services. I welcome the energy the Minister of State has brought to this matter. I know she is prioritising mental health. I am fully aware of the work she is doing. This year will see another...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Expenditure (26 Jan 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I have had several meetings with the Taoiseach about women's refuges. Carlow is one of the nine counties in Ireland without a women's refuge. I know how committed the Taoiseach is to this. I have tried to get through to different agencies about this and I have spoken to Tusla. I ask that the review is reported as soon as possible so that we know what is happening and which areas will and...