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Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I spoke about the timescale of the Bill. While I welcome that, we as a committee need to move forward with this. One of the most significant issues with this is the timescale. Could the Minister maybe look at putting a timescale on it, even though we are addressing witnesses here? We cannot be in a situation in six months or a year where this has not gone through the Dáil. I ask...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I welcome the clarification regarding communication within three months of the enactment of this legislation. It is very important that when we speak about communication and we speak with our stakeholders, our message must be that it is inclusive. As we have visually impaired people, people with intellectual disabilities and people with literacy or hearing issues, our communication and...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): National Monuments (23 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 11. 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. [45070/21]

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): National Monuments (23 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: When I met the Minister of State on Tuesday in Kilkenny at Granagh Castle, I spoke about Carlow Castle. I visited the castle in Carlow town yesterday and was delighted to see works going on there. Can the Minister of State tell me about the progress of the Office of Public Works project at Carlow Castle?

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): National Monuments (23 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am heartened to hear the project is progressing and I am thrilled with the good news that the Minister of State will be coming to Carlow. We have many projects to show him. To give him some background, Carlow served as the administrative capital of the lordship of Ireland under King Edward III from 1361 to 1374, so it can be said with confidence that we were once the capital of this fair...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): National Monuments (23 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: That is important. A Carlow town forum group has been set up that works in conjunction with Carlow County Council. A subgroup has particularly focused on the castle and the tourism potential of it. Gerry, Bobby, Audrey and Carmel are part of that and are excellent. Members of these groups have been working for years to promote Carlow Castle because the bigger picture here is the tourism...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Development Plan (23 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Questions Nos. 6, 33, 48 and 74, in the names of Deputies Cahill, Mairéad Farrell, Moynihan and Christopher O'Sullivan are grouped. I call Deputy Cahill, who tabled Question No. 6.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Procurement Contracts (23 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: As Deputy Michael Collins, who tabled Question No. 4, is not present, we will move to the next question.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Court Accommodation (23 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 44. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of plans to carry out remedial works to the railings at Carlow courthouse being managed by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Courts Service; if there is an update to tender documentation for the repair of ten sections of the railings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45071/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Expenditure (23 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 158. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the current and planned investment in primary and secondary education in the context of recent findings of the OECD report Education at a Glance 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45669/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Disadvantaged Status (23 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 143. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the DEIS review and plans to extend the DEIS programme to schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45668/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (23 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 212. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when Leighlinbridge Garda station will be reopened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36766/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (23 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the witnesses. I apologise as I was in the Chair for a while and I was coming and going. I read the information in the submissions that we are all aware of. It is like everything in life, unless you or a family member is in that position, you do not realise that the system is not functioning correctly. That is something we must address. We have an excellent Minister of State,...

Garda Siochana (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Second Stage (22 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Ceann Comhairle.

Garda Siochana (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Second Stage (22 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 5 o’clock A new Garda operational model is one of the key projects being advanced under A Policing Service for our Future, the implementation plan for the report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland. It is also a priority in the programme for Government. We all support having a small number of division and regions. People in rural Ireland want An Garda...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Credit Unions (21 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 67. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans for reform of the credit union sector. [44781/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister. I wrote to him regarding concerns from many businesses that were locked out of the previous supports, which asked what reopening might look like and how long it might take for them to recover. Supports such as these are a significant help. It is testament to the commitment of the Government to the country to get it up and running, which is so important. I especially...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 6. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of companies in counties Carlow and Kilkenny that have registered under the business resumption support scheme. [44780/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The new business resumption support scheme, BRSS, for businesses with a reduced turnover as a result of public health restrictions was launched earlier this month and is open until 30 November this year. Can the Minister tell me the number of companies in counties Carlow and Kilkenny that have registered for the scheme?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: This new support scheme for businesses with a reduced turnover as a result of the public health restrictions is most welcome. It is especially welcome that it is open to businesses that may have previously qualified for the Covid restrictions support scheme, CRSS. My chief concern is to ensure enough information is out there about what supports are available. A number of schemes have had...