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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (8 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: My question is about resources for County Carlow and the plans for the expansion of the CCTV in Carlow to deter criminal activity.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (8 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State. I compliment community groups for the excellent work they do. My question related to the extension of CCTV from An Garda Síochána on approach roads coming into Carlow. As the Minister of State will know, Carlow is very well situated. We are close to Dublin and to everywhere and we have a great location. That was the question I wanted answered in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (8 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State. I highlighted this today for a reason. It is great to see the Minister and Ministers of State all present. They know of the work An Garda Síochána does. I can only speak for County Carlow where we have gardaí who are doing their work and doing their best. When CCTV is requested - and it must be addressed here by the Minister and Ministers of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Third Level Education (8 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: This question asks the Minister to outline progress regarding implementation of the Framework for Consent in Higher Education Institutions: Safe, Respectful, Supportive and Positive - Ending Sexual Violence and Harassment in Irish Higher Education Institutions, and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Third Level Education (8 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is important we have inclusive education where people feel safe at work and when they are studying. In autumn, I read that less than half of the sexual assault and harassment concerns reported by students in the academic year 2018-19 were investigated by colleges. I am aware that considerable supports have been allocated to a number of initiatives in the area. If reported cases have...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Third Level Education (8 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I welcome the action plan that will be in colleges and the Minister's commitment to foster a culture in higher education where it is clear that unwanted behaviours are not acceptable. That is so important. It is crucial that meaningful participation is supported to allow the voices, needs, views and experiences of those most impacted by issues to be heard and for future supports to be...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Third Level Education (8 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I compliment staff and students for what they are doing because this is so important-----

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Third Level Education (8 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Do I not have one more minute?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Technological Universities (8 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 77. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the proposed technical university of the south east; the outcome of the review of the project by an international panel and proposed finances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36841/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (8 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 66. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress of the full integration of Carlow College, St. Patrick's into the higher education system in the south-east region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36842/21]

CervicalCheck Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (7 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Sadly, we have learned that time is not on the side of women impacted by the CervicalCheck scandal but time is something we must give now to those we can give it to. Women have felt betrayed and, let us be honest, we have a storied history with tribunals. To extend this timeframe is the only thing we can do, but we must also look at what is wrong. The three-member tribunal, which was...

Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage (7 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The next slot is Sinn Féin and the speaker is Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne.

Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage (7 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Thank you.

Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage (7 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Thank you, Deputy. You can-----

Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage (7 Jul 2021)

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Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage (7 Jul 2021)

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Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage (7 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The next speaker is Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (7 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am concerned about local authority housing, particularly in Carlow where there is a lack of local authority builds. I want to speak about affordable housing because the Affordable Housing Bill 2021 is one of the most critical pieces of legislation. I support it and want to work with it to ensure it is there for people, particularly in Carlow and other areas where we greatly need...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (7 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 9. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will meet next. [36392/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Jul 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I have been contacted by so many constituents due to sit theory tests that were repeatedly cancelled and rescheduled. Worse, several constituents have contacted me after having secured a test only to be left waiting at the centre in Carlow on the day without any contact from the testers. One man told me he went to the centre on receipt of an email at the end of May, but when he arrived...