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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Programmes (4 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 157. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of his work to expand the safe routes to school programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53628/21]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (3 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 39. To ask the Taoiseach the Cabinet Committee that deals with transport matters; and when it is next due to meet. [47910/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Women's Shelters and Domestic Abuse Refuges: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the witnesses. It is sad to see these cases in 2021. It is something we have to rectify. I raised this matter the week before last in the Dáil with the Minister, Deputy Humphreys. I am a proud Carlow woman, but Carlow does not have a women's refuge. It is a concern. The Minister told me that the review is being done. Is there a timescale for the review? Who is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Enterprise Support Services (2 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 14. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide a report on Enterprise Ireland supports for jobs and business in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52992/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Enterprise Support Services (2 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I ask the Tánaiste to provide a report on Enterprise Ireland supports for jobs and businesses in County Carlow and to make a statement on the matter. Today we heard the great news about the technological university for the south east, which I believe is a game changer. I was involved in the process for the past few years and I really welcome this. I know it will open many doors for...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Enterprise Support Services (2 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I welcome the more than €4 million invested in Carlow, which is particularly important with regard to the enterprise centres. I welcome the supports being extended to businesses in Carlow. I welcome the overall budget for 2022 with up to €90 million to be invested in Irish start-ups through an extension of the innovation fund. Enterprise Ireland funding of €9.3 million...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Enterprise Support Services (2 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Minister of State and the Tánaiste are both welcome to Carlow and to Carlow-Kilkenny at any time. I welcome investment, particularly in small counties like mine. It is vital for Carlow to have this. We now have the game changer with the technological university for the south east. We have much to offer with Carlow well located close to Dublin and all the vital areas that people...

Extension of Part 3 of the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020: Motion (2 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: We are far from being out of the woods yet. Yesterday, the Department of Health confirmed 2,855 new cases of Covid-19, which is very worrying, with 515 people in hospital, of whom 91 are in ICUs. On the previous occasion on which an extension of these powers was proposed, last May, there were 448 cases, 99 people in hospital and 44 in ICU. We are far from being in the clear. The increase...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: This morning, Irish Families Through Surrogacy gave me a letter to give to the Taoiseach and the Minister for Health seeking support for urgent legislation on international surrogacy. I have met, outside the gates of Leinster House and previously, families from Carlow and Kilkenny impacted by this issue and I support them. There are reports the Government will delay the assisted human...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Support Services (2 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 73. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the new IDA building in County Carlow will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52991/21]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: My apologies; I was speaking in the Dáil. There is confusion here. Legal right of access already exists yet there are huge barriers to accessing this information. Will this legislation create further barriers to information? What specific rights may be restricted? Having listened to Senator Seery Kearney, I am now more confused. We all work with the GDPR every day. If someone...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Dr. Logue could be right on the need to look at studies.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The timescale is very important. Families and individuals who have been trying to access their information have come up against barriers. We must ensure this is right. We all want to do it right but timing is of the utmost importance here and is a priority for me. If there are issues with this legislation, they need to be addressed. Now is the time to ensure we have proper legislation....

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the witnesses for coming in. Access for all is the main concern in regard to this Bill and whether people who want to access information can do so. Mr. Sunderland referred to restrictive access. When we talk about access and restrictions, it is important that we know what they will be. While we are all delighted to see legislation coming, we have to make sure this legislation is...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Statements (21 Oct 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State for sharing time. Every October, we receive a wealth of information about breast cancer, with people dressed in pink engaged in fundraising and celebrities speaking about their breast cancer experience, but we still see women arriving at clinics not knowing much at all about the disease. One in seven women in Ireland will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Due...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Oct 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Recently, the HSE made cuts to primary eye care for medical card patients. Under the medical card scheme, a patient can get an eye test every two years, or on a yearly basis if there is a medical need. This was written into the contract opticians have with the HSE. Opticians in Tullow, Carlow and Bagenalstown have contacted me to tell me how they have used the scheme to examine patients...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic Violence (21 Oct 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I welcome the overall funding of more than €30 million to help tackle domestic, sexual and gender-based violence, including an extra €1 million to improve An Garda Síochána divisional protective service units. The DPSUs are now in every Garda division and deliver a consistent and professional approach to the investigation of sexual crime, child abuse and domestic...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic Violence (21 Oct 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister. I do appreciate these developments, which are most welcome. It is further great news that Safe Ireland and Airbnb have announced the launch of a domestic violence survivor fund backed by a €350,000 donation from Airbnb. The fund will provide grants to women and children who are escaping abuse. Cash and a place to stay are vital supports. When will we see such...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic Violence (21 Oct 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 87. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the enhanced supports Budget 2022 will provide to tackle domestic, sexual and gender-based violence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51655/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic Violence (21 Oct 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I appreciate being able to raise this important issue with the Minister for Justice, Deputy Humphreys. Domestic violence continues to be a pervasive problem in our society. Nearly 15% of women between the ages of 18 and 74 have experienced physical and sexual violence in their lifetime and nearly 31% have experienced psychological violence. Could the Minister outline the enhanced supports...