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Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Regulation and Funding Issues Facing Workers in the Early Years Sector: Discussion (5 Oct 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank all the witnesses. It is so important that we examine this and address it. In my constituency of Carlow-Kilkenny, I work with after-school groups that each year do not know what funding they will get. It becomes an issue because funding is not guaranteed year to year. The DEIS model in disadvantaged areas was raised earlier. That needs to be a priority. It is not prioritised...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Regulation and Funding Issues Facing Workers in the Early Years Sector: Discussion (5 Oct 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am sorry; I thank the Chairman.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Adoptee Voices Report: Aitheantas (5 Oct 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I would like to thank our guest speakers here today. I, too, want to compliment them on the report. I say “Well done” to everyone involved. It is critical that we read the report and that we listen to what people are saying. That is what we need to do. It was vital to hear about the shame and stigma felt by the adoptees. It is so important that we know we listen to people....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Passport Services (30 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Minister stated it is an essential service. It worries me that the Minister cannot find the space. We had to move to the convention centre because we are an essential service and we were able to do that. The Minister is telling us here today the Passport Office cannot find office space. We have people trying to get a service who are waiting.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Passport Services (30 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: What the Minister is saying is we need something bigger. The Passport Office is back open part time, which is great, but it is only for appointments and only for urgent cases, that is all, unless it is a first-time one. That is unacceptable. The office needs to be opened to deal with the number of passport applications.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Passport Services (30 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Minister can see from today’s debate that there is a serious issue. He called out all of the different numbers because all Deputies are receiving a huge number of queries within our own constituencies. It is the biggest issue I am addressing at the moment. While I welcome that online passport renewal is working fine, my concern is about the new applications, which take 40...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Passport Services (30 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 16. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of applications for passports from counties Carlow and Kilkenny that are currently outstanding; his plans to address the backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47058/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (30 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 69. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the diplomatic action Ireland is taking in relation to the protection of the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47059/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I apologise; I am just after coming in. We had questions in the Dáil. I thank everyone for coming. It is very important for us, as a committee, to listen and to make sure we represent the witnesses' organisations and that our voices are their voices. Last week was international week of deaf people. We also marked the international day of sign languages here, as the witnesses are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: We are talking about funding here as well. As Ms Quigley just said, those are just two examples. We need to make sure these are considered. That is what this Joint Committee on Disability Matters is going to do. It is our objective to make sure that funding is available. As the witnesses have said, their organisation needs more funding as it is always applying for grants and so on....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank Mr. McGrath for his response. It is an issue that we need to look at. Communication and information are key here. I would like us, as a committee, to take this on board and ensure that we make it a priority on our agenda and for us going forward. I thank the witnesses for answering my questions today.

Housing for All: Statements (Resumed) (29 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Deputies Joan Collins and Marian Harkin are sharing time.

Housing for All: Statements (Resumed) (29 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank Deputy Griffin. I note that he changed position with Deputy Dillon. The Rural Independent Group is next. There are three speakers who have a total of six and a half minutes. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae has two and half minutes, Deputy O'Donoghue has two and half minutes and Deputy Danny Healy-Rae has two and a half minutes.

Housing for All: Statements (Resumed) (29 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The clock has been stopped now. Is the Deputy okay to continue?

Housing for All: Statements (Resumed) (29 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Deputy Andrews is sharing time with Deputy Patricia Ryan.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Provision (28 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 95. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of the progression of social housing developments in County Carlow. [46445/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Provision (28 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is great to see three Ministers here tonight, which is very important. Affordable and social housing are more important now than ever. Can the Minister outline the status of the progression of social housing developments in County Carlow?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Provision (28 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I was delighted to meet the Minister of State and the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, in Castlecomer last week. I welcome the fact that Carlow local authority has been given the target of 464 homes. However, I have concerns. One relates to the HAP scheme to apply to go on the local authority housing list. As I said previously, Carlow's ceiling is too low. Second, the Simon Communities...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Provision (28 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Last week, I brought my first Bill to the Dáil. It provides that people who apply to go on the local authority housing list only have to wait for three weeks. There are 31 local authorities and we do not know how long it is going to be. There could be information sent and then coming and going. That is my Bill for the future and it has the support of the parliamentary party. My...