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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Enterprise Policy (9 Dec 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It needs to be done.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Enterprise Policy (9 Dec 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I welcome that. The Minister of State mentioned Carlow, Kilkenny and Waterford. I welcome the job announcements for Kilkenny and Waterford this year but Carlow got none. Carlow really needs to be looked at. We are the smaller county. I ask the Minister of State to do what he can. I welcome that he will be launching the regional plans and in particular the one for the south east. I have...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Enterprise Policy (9 Dec 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State for that. I welcome the action plan which is very important. These regional plans are very important so that we look after our smaller towns, such as Bagenalstown, Tullow and Hacketstown in my area, where I hold clinics. Broadband is another issue we need to address, along with that of keeping our small companies going. However, jobs are the big thing...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Support Services (9 Dec 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 116. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the Level Project Toolkit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60812/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning disability services with the UNCRPD and considering the future system and innovation: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Dec 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank all of the witnesses, in particular Dr. Walsh and Ms Walsh for their story on Zoe. There are many more families who are affected like Zoe’s. Many of the questions I want to ask have been asked. Dr. Walsh and Ms Walsh were in Australia and had the services there, and they then came to Galway and Cork. Do they see the failings within the HSE? We have nine community...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning disability services with the UNCRPD and considering the future system and innovation: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Dec 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I refer to the Australian Government. It is a great scheme. Well done.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning disability services with the UNCRPD and considering the future system and innovation: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Dec 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I compliment Mr. Broadhead; you have a great scheme.

Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (8 Dec 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I agree with previous speakers about consistency and guidelines within local authorities. There are huge issues there. We have to wonder whether planners realise the effect they can have on people's lives when they make decisions that they just cannot stand over. Young people who have emigrated to America, Dubai and so on and want to come home are faced with obstacle after obstacle. We...

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Dec 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: As no other Deputies are offering, I invite the Minister of State to respond.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: EU Funding (7 Dec 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 66. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the impact the reduction in Leader funding for the upcoming CAP Strategic Plan will have on community-led development in rural Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60245/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: EU Programmes (7 Dec 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 79. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the total allocation to the Leader programme for the last two CAP periods; the proposed allocation for the forthcoming CAP period; the years covered by each programme; the date on which each programme commenced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60246/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Legislative Measures (7 Dec 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 134. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans in relation to consulting interested groups regarding the proposed legislation to grant access to the Workplace Relations Commission for retired workers that was deferred for 12 months in the last term of Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60258/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (7 Dec 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 575. To ask the Minister for Health the reason there are currently only four neurology nurse specialists at a hospital (details supplied); his plans to increase the number of neurology nurse specialists at the hospital; if there are plans to increase neurology nursing staff around the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60260/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (7 Dec 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 576. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children currently on a suspended inpatient list for scoliosis surgery across all hospitals; the time suspended; the number of children waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60261/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (7 Dec 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 577. To ask the Minister for Health if there are plans to outsource scoliosis surgery for children; if there are plans to increase funding for hospitals to carry out this procedure; his views on the waiting times for scoliosis surgery; the number of children waiting; the plans to ensure children's safety and their right to access the best attainable healthcare; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (7 Dec 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 615. To ask the Minister for Health if his Department has received a recommendation from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee for a 2022 start-date for the rollout of a National Immunisation Programme for varicella under the Programme for Government commitment; if funding has been secured for such an implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60418/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (3 Dec 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I totally agree with the Minister. Access, whether online or through one's local authority or the HSE or whatever, is important. The message we have to send to survivors is that we are here to help them access their records if needed. Does the Minister have a timescale for this? I welcome the funding allocated but timing is very important here in the context of all the work the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (3 Dec 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 8. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the progress made towards the establishment of a national memorial and records centre under point 7 of An Action Plan for Survivors and Former Residents of Mother and Baby and County Home Institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59448/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (3 Dec 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister for giving me the opportunity to ask him about the progress made in establishing a national memorial and records centre under point 7 of An Action Plan for Survivors and Former Residents of Mother and Baby and County Home Institutions. I note it is an area the Minister is working on and is very committed to.