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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (10 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 428. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the pay and working conditions of school secretaries many of whom are paid through the ancillary grants scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34640/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Maternity Leave (10 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 542. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the extended maternity leave that was announced in July 2020 will come into effect; if a person who is currently on unpaid maternity leave can have these extra weeks added on to the end of her maternity leave without having to come back to work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35218/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 760. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the sale of greeting cards by retailers being defined as an essential service; his views on whether the sending of greeting cards is a positive substitute for person-to-person interaction and a means of communication in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic and the current restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Strategic Housing Developments: Discussion (10 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Yes, I am.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Strategic Housing Developments: Discussion (10 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the witnesses from the Department and An Bord Pleanála. Like other speakers, I also have major concerns with the SHD process. When this was originally brought in, it was for the delivery of additional housing supply. I do not think it has worked the way it should have. We now need to know that the public has a voice. Regarding An Bord Pleanála, I have concerns in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Strategic Housing Developments: Discussion (10 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I know.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Strategic Housing Developments: Discussion (10 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: As someone who is in An Bord Pleanála, what does Mr. Hyde see? He is dealing with planning in An Bord Pleanála and he would deal with this daily. Does Mr. Hyde have concerns and is he happy with the policies that An Bord Pleanála is dealing with?

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Town and Village Renewal Scheme (5 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 34. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the initiatives she is taking to support town and village renewal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34096/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Charges (5 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 69. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding engagement with internet providers in respect of the cessation of the application of excess usage charges during periods of enhanced restrictions in view of the increase in the number of persons working and studying from home; his plans to request a further cessation of the application of excess...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Safety (5 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 86. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the minimum distances that helicopters must adhere to when flying over residential areas and or when travelling on flight paths directly over residential properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34494/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: DEIS Scheme (5 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 165. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if junior DEIS 1 schools will benefit from a reduction in the pupil teacher ratio announced in budget 2021; the position regarding the planned full year allocation of €5 million in 2022 and allocation of same; the position regarding additional resources and staffing and the allocation of same to all DEIS band one schools; and if she...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Unions (5 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 182. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding engagement with student unions regarding refunds or potential tax rebates for private and or on-campus who have been unable to avail of student accommodation in the context of the pandemic; his position regarding providing tax credits for proven unnecessary college accommodation expenditure; and if he will make a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Water Environment (Abstractions) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I too welcome our two guests, in particular the Carlow woman. Like Deputy McAuliffe, most of the questions I had intended to ask have been asked. I may have missed them because I was attending a Zoom meeting. Will somebody explain the 25 cu. m and the related licensing? Following on from Deputy McAuliffe's point, enforcement through the local authority is so important, not least in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Water Environment (Abstractions) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Will Dr. Cotter explain the 25 cu. m and what impact it might have?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Water Environment (Abstractions) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: My next question may have been asked earlier. There is a fee to register a septic tank. When someone registers, has to get a licence or whatever, what happens? What is the protocol? Does paperwork need to be done or is information sent out? Who follows up? Will different groups work together?

Finance Bill 2020: Second Stage (4 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Last year we all accepted Brexit was the main immediate threat to the economy. This year, while we still face Brexit, we now have the coronavirus. We are still unclear what the outcome of Brexit will be, even with an agreement on a trade deal. It is still the case that the UK is leaving the EU whether we like it or not. This will certainly bring changes. It is important we are ready for...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: We all watch with pride the decrease in the number of reported cases of Covid-19 and we look forward to coming out of level 5. I am conscious that we must have a Christmas that is as normal as possible after the year we have all had. Will the Government look at how we can safely provide a way for the selling of real Christmas trees, which is a sustainable industry in Ireland? The Taoiseach...

Flood Prevention Policies: Motion [Private Members] (4 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The next group is the Regional Independent Group with ten minutes. Is Deputy Mattie McGrath sharing time?

Flood Prevention Policies: Motion [Private Members] (4 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Rural Independent Group. That is what I said.

Flood Prevention Policies: Motion [Private Members] (4 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: That is what I said, Rural Independent Group.