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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Credit Unions (15 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 64. To ask the Minister for Finance the initiatives he is undertaking to boost credit unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31764/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Credit Unions (15 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Acting Chairman. I want to ask the Minister of State what initiatives he has undertaken to boost the credit union sector.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Credit Unions (15 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Minister of State will be aware that I am a big fan of credit unions. In my area in Carlow they do so much good work. I must, however, ask him about the levies on the credit unions, which is a concern. Covid has been hard for people and they are trying to save an extra few euro. The credit union now has funding. It is important that the Minister of State would look at mortgages...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Credit Unions (15 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: As the Minister of State said, it is important that we in government encourage credit unions to give out loans. The funding is there. This must be looked at. More than ever we are now seeing the housing crisis, and there are more people investing in their homes during Covid by decorating and so on. This is what it is all about and this is what we need to encourage. I ask that we would...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Carlow receives €2.7 million less annually from local property tax equalisation when compared with other counties of a similar size. This has been acknowledged by the Department and has led to considerable cuts to services. Carlow County Council tells me that it cannot take on extra staff and that it is 30 staff short at the moment. It might be looking for even more staff. The...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021: Discussion (15 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am in Leinster House. I also wish to thank everyone today. It has been very informative. Many of my questions have also been asked already. One of the biggest concerns I have is about the information request and the lack of any enforcement mechanisms. Information is of critical importance and is crucial. I would like that to be looked at. As for people who wish to receive...

Mental Health During and Post Covid-19: Statements (3 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Supporting positive mental health and well-being must be a priority because these services are very limited. We have a lack of consultants in the area and limited appointments, assessments and treatments. It is a worry. I understand that the pandemic has had a big part to play in those limitations but it has also highlighted that these services are urgent and essential. The Minister of...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (3 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The weatherproofing and outdoor dining infrastructure scheme, a capital grants scheme, is meant to upgrade and enhance street and public spaces. The closing date for the scheme was last Friday. This scheme is important for the hospitality sector and tourism throughout the country. Carlow County Council has identified two suitable locations, one in Carlow town and one in the rural town of...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 54. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of businesses in County Carlow that have availed of the Covid-19 credit guarantee scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30049/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 89. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of County Carlow enterprises that that have applied to the small business assistance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30050/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (3 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 171. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí in Garda stations in County Carlow at the end of April 2021; the way this compares to the end of April 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29968/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation (3 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 174. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of plans to carry out remedial works at Carlow courthouse. [29967/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessibility in Planning and Delivery of Transport Projects: Discussion (3 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the witnesses for attending. They will be aware that over the past few months many concerns have been raised about wheelchair lifts not working in railway stations. My understanding is that there were perhaps 13 such cases, but that has since reduced to eight across the country. Perhaps the witnesses could provide an update on that issue. I spoke to the Minister of State, Deputy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessibility in Planning and Delivery of Transport Projects: Discussion (3 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessibility in Planning and Delivery of Transport Projects: Discussion (3 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Perhaps Ms O'Donnell is right and I thank her. However, the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, told me there is also to be an application that can be used on a phone for the Luas and the DART. That is what the Minister of State said to me and I apologise if that information is wrong.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessibility in Planning and Delivery of Transport Projects: Discussion (3 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank our guests for those replies. It is important to get lifts up and running for wheelchair users, as our guests know. I can only speak about Carlow. I monitor the wheelchair lifts there. We are delighted the new bridge will soon be installed. The work has been going on a long time but we are told it will be another few weeks. I am delighted because the facilities are badly needed....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessibility in Planning and Delivery of Transport Projects: Discussion (3 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: My understanding is that the application is not up and running. I might be wrong but my understanding is that the application is for the DART and the Luas.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I missed two meetings to be here for Questions on Promised Legislation.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: We need to look at a better system.

Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-out: Statements (27 May 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I also welcome the Ministers today. It is great that we can welcome the vaccination roll-out because it is very positive. The reopening from 2 June of accommodation services such as hotels, bed and breakfast accommodation, self-catering and hostels is very important. Many pub owners in counties Carlow and Kilkenny have contacted me. I ask the Minister to look at this issue again. It is...