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Planning and Development Bill 2020 [Seanad]: Second Stage (16 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister. We have all gone through the Bill as a committee and I make the point that it is critical to have public engagement in planning. I am a firm believer in that. This Bill replaces the requirement on city and county council executives to hold public meetings about proposed city and county development plans. The obligation is then on the planning authority to consult...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Technological Universities (15 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I welcome the investment for the technological university for the south east. It will bring many opportunities for the region. Has the Minister had any contact with Carlow College, St. Patrick's, with regard to bringing about the full integration of the college into the higher education system in the south-east region? I am eager to hear the response of the Minister. Does he have a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Technological Universities (15 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 105. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has had contact with Carlow College, St. Patrick’s, Carlow with regard to bringing about the full integration of Carlow College, St. Patrick’s, into the higher education framework and system in the south-east region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41537/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (15 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 512. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children on the HSE CAMHS waiting list by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42973/20]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (10 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The move back to level 3 restrictions has been welcome for many businesses and I encourage the public to shop local as we approach Christmas. I have received several phone calls about the lack of guidance over stage schools in level 3. Some gymnastics clubs and drama classes state that they can open, but it looks like they are using the previous level 3 guidelines. The new guidelines state...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic Violence Services (10 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 11. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the actions she will take to address the rising levels of domestic violence in Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42420/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic Violence Services (10 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Christmas is fast approaching and it will be unlike any other. I ask the Minister to outline her plans to combat rising levels of domestic violence in Carlow. Will she be increasing supports for those seeking help in domestic violence situations? Specifically with regard to Christmas, what emergency plans are in place to keep services open? It is so important that services remain open for...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic Violence Services (10 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Today marks the last day of a 16-day campaign highlighting domestic abuse and violence and is an appropriate time to reflect on the plans of the Department of Justice in this area. Evidence shows that women, children, migrants, refugees, people with disabilities and the elderly have been hit hardest by the pandemic and this has been compounded by a widespread increase in domestic violence....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic Violence Services (10 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I welcome the audit that is being undertaken because we must assess the services being provided by An Garda Síochána, Tusla, local authorities and the Department of Social Protection, among others. We must have an holistic approach to this. Services must be more accessible and more information must be provided in order that people better understand the issue. We know that people...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (10 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 22. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to complete the progression of the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42419/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Paediatric Services (10 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 118. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to increase the number of paediatric rheumatologists in Ireland; the number of children waiting on a paediatric rheumatologist referral and the current waiting time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42327/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Research Funding (10 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 123. To ask the Minister for Health if his Department plans to provide support to the traumatic brain injury Dublin City University research project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42328/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (10 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 393. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the resumption of cancer screening services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42513/20]

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) and Subsequent Stages (9 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Every year, legislation is needed to update and revise the scheme which allows our system of sharing of risk across the insured population in Ireland. This year we have had big challenges in this area, with the growing elderly population, with Covid and with long Covid, as it has come to be known, and the risks people may be taking because they are afraid to seek help in hospitals. We must...

Social Welfare Bill 2020: Second Stage (9 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I take this opportunity to welcome the news that the Christmas bonus is being issued this week. Preserving the State pension qualifying age at age 66 was so important. All of us had fought for that. I welcome the €5 increase in the weekly living alone allowance. More than 600,000 people are to benefit from the Christmas bonus - the double payment. Together with the fuel allowance...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (9 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Kathleen Funchion - to discuss status of transport for adult day services in HSE south; (2) Deputy Chris Andrews - to discuss why the GAA was granted an exemption to play the minor and under-20 inter-county championship and...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (9 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I have been made aware of a situation in my home county of Carlow. While the HSE advertised on Monday that it wishes to recruit experienced consultant psychiatrists for an acute hospital setting in general adult psychiatry, no psychiatrist currently serves young people, children or adults in the public health system in Carlow. I have had calls from constituents who either had to travel to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (9 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 44. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if provision is being made for a resident in Ireland with a UK or Northern Ireland driver licence needing to exchange it without a public services card to do so; if provision will be made in advance of the deadline for submission of 10 December 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42293/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Parental Leave (8 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 405. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the date on which the new parental leave arrangements will apply; the date on which a child has to be born for a parent to be eligible for leave; the reason maternity benefit is not a qualifying payment for the Christmas bonus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41864/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (8 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 449. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the engagements in November 2020 with survivors of mother and baby homes and their representative organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41347/20]