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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (21 Oct 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank Mr. O'Reilly and Ms Kenny. Their comments today have been powerful. I firmly believe that there should be special cases and allowances for particular situations which carers face and that there should not be a means test in these cases. Means testing carer's allowance is not right in general but, in Ms Kenny's case and other genuine cases, carer's allowance and more should be...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming (21 Oct 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 22. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans for the €21 million announced in Budget 2022 to support organic farming; and the way this can be used to support organic farmers in County Carlow and nationwide. [51687/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (21 Oct 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 28. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress made in the research projects he has funded to explore alternatives to peat-based growing media for horticultural production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51688/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 95. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí currently assigned to stations in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51654/21]

Citizens' Assembly on Gender Equality: Statements (20 Oct 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: In April, the chair of the assembly, Catherine Day, said: The recommendations the citizens agreed don’t just call for incremental change. They call for big changes that can make Ireland a better and more gender equal place to live for all of us. They call for change in our Constitution, for new laws and policies and for stronger enforcement. It is long past time for big changes....

Ceisteanna - Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 Oct 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 4. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Covid-19 last met; and when it is next due to meet. [47909/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 Oct 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: We do not offer antigen testing, which is unfair to those who cannot get a vaccine. The simple application of an antigen test would solve this. Is this being considered at all? Antigen testing is being considered for close contacts. How will this work? Will people have to apply? Who do they apply to? Why can we not give antigen tests freely, maybe to test centres, in order that people...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Home Care Packages (19 Oct 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State. Again, I compliment the Minister of State for fighting hard in the budget to get €150 million for the home care packages. We are all living for longer now. Please God, we are all for living longer. Going forward, many families will want to keep their mother or father in their home. It is important they have that choice. We can see that the issue is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Home Care Packages (19 Oct 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State. Recruitment will be crucial. I also wish to ask, because I know she has been working on this, what extra supports there are in home care packages for those with dementia. I have spoken to the Minister of State several times about dementia. Will we see more funding for that? What supports will be there for that? It is very important. As the Minister of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Health Services (19 Oct 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 95. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons currently awaiting an assessment of need under the Disability Act 2005 in each local health office area in CHO 5; the corresponding figures for each area at the end of June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50605/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Health Services (19 Oct 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: How many people are awaiting an assessment of need under the Disability Act 2005 in each local health office area in CHO 5 and what are the corresponding figures for each area at the end of June 2020?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Health Services (19 Oct 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I welcome the funding of €7.8 million, which is crucial. The reduction of 92% in the waiting list nationally is impressive and I know this is something to which the Minister of State has been committed. I welcomed her to Carlow where she had given that commitment. I welcome the reduction, especially in my constituency of Carlow-Kilkenny. The challenge is to build on that and ensure...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Health Services (19 Oct 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I welcome the Minister of State's comment that the letters sent out by the HSE are very unfair on parents and that is unacceptable. That is something she said she would also address and I welcome that. I also welcome all the 190 new therapist posts the she has secured. That reflects pure dedication and commitment and I know how committed she is. Will she set targets for assessment and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Home Care Packages (19 Oct 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am taking the question on behalf of Deputy Lawless. Home care enhances the experience for many older people in the later stages of their lives. However, there seems to be many obstacles to providing it. I know from speaking to families throughout County Carlow that they are being put through great hardship in applying for and being granted home care packages. How many older persons are...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (19 Oct 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The next speaker is Deputy Alan Kelly.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (19 Oct 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: My apologies; Deputy Kelly was next on the list.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Timing is crucial and this Bill will be crucial. Ms Thornton has requested the Bill head be changed, which we need to address. It is worrying this is going on more than 20 years. Everybody is getting older and children are growing up. For me and the committee, the timing of this Bill will be crucial, as will how we make sure we get this Bill right, because, we need to do it right this...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (19 Oct 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 188. To ask the Minister for Health the number of older persons on the waiting list for home care support in each local health office area in CHO5; the corresponding figures for each area at the end of June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50606/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Recreation Policy (14 Oct 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 65. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the outdoor recreation infrastructure scheme funding for walking infrastructure in County Carlow for 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50159/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Projects (14 Oct 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 77. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the funding provided under the community enhancement programme for County Carlow in 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50158/21]