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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Future of Council Housing: Discussion (26 Sep 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I do not think HAP is working. It only allows an increase of 20%, and that is as far as it goes, across the board. To take an area like my own, Carlow is not in a rent pressure zone although all areas should be in a rent pressure zone at this stage, Carlow in particular, given two neighbouring counties are in a rent pressure zone, which is very unfair. What way do the witnesses believe we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Future of Council Housing: Discussion (26 Sep 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Carlow County Council is very good and it does not bring them to court. The problem is that people get letter after letter. It is not right to bring them to court, and Dr. Hayden is right on that. The only way the councils can get rid of a tenant is due to rent arrears and they are not allowed to get rid of a tenant for anti-social behaviour or anything like that. I agree with Dr. Hayden...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Future of Council Housing: Discussion (26 Sep 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I believe that is wrong. If there are children in a house, all of it is taken into consideration.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Every day, there are people outside Leinster House seeking help and they have been feeling very helpless lately. I do not blame them because it seems nothing is being done for them. Earlier today, I joined the Lyme disease awareness rally with Lyme disease sufferers, some of whom I know, their families and friends from every county in Ireland. They simply want to be heard on this horrific...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Yes, absolutely. Fianna Fáil is calling for a roll-out of a hardship fund to assist farmers in buying feed and fodder and to help them cover mounting overheads. We would like to see a low-cost loan system in place for them. Like three quarters of the farmers in Ireland surveyed recently, we would like to see the €200 payment in the upcoming budget. We cannot let the farmers...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am saying nothing.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Exactly. I support that 100%.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I can only deal with the concerns raised with me by farmers. They have told me that the Government is not supporting them, which indicates that the Leader is being contradictory. The farmers of County Carlow have told me that the Government is not supporting them.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am just replying to the Leader who is contradicting himself.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is not a true response.

Seanad: Inclusion in Sport: Motion (26 Sep 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: My colleagues and I in Fianna Fáil are happy to support the motion. All people, regardless of gender, race or ability should have the opportunity to enjoy quality participation in physical activity in sport because it is good for us, in particular our health. Participation in physical activity boosts feelings of physical, psychological and social competence. It is hugely enjoyable and...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Waiting Lists (20 Sep 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House this morning but I was expecting the Minister for Health to be here to deal with what is a very serious matter. Nonetheless, I will air my concerns because they are important and ask that the Minister of State relays them in full to the Minister for Health. I met Craig Bolger in my constituency office in Carlow last week. He asked that...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Waiting Lists (20 Sep 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State for her reply, which I will relay to the family. I know that she has experience of the system. In fairness to the staff of Crumlin hospital, I know they are under pressure. However, this family is deeply upset at the delay in the provision of treatment for their son. I ask the Minister of State to relay to the Minister, Deputy Harris, that no child or cancer...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Sep 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Like previous speakers, I support the families outside Leinster House protesting to get their children the drug Spinraza. It is crucial that the Minister steps in and delivers this drug to save these children's lives. I take this opportunity to congratulate team Ireland, which claimed the first ever world championship medal when it won eventing silver at the World Equestrian Games. This is...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Sep 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I also welcome everyone back.I see the Leader is in good form today. I am glad to be back. Today, outside Leinster House, the families of our Defence Forces are being forced to withstand gale force winds in order to be heard, as they seek respect for their loved ones. Today all of us here must give our support to the Defence Forces, along with proper pay and respect. They protect us,...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Sep 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Fine Gael is eight years in government now. It has to be responsible.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Sep 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Look to the future. That is what we are saying. We all need to work together.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Sep 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: One cannot just keep promising and then not deliver. That is what Fine Gael has done.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Sep 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Senator McFadden said today that the Government needed to step up. I listened to her speaking and she said she was not happy. She said that the Minister needed to step up and was not doing what he said he would do. That is coming from one of Fine Gael's own Senators. I heard her today in the Chamber.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Sep 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I heard that today. I am glad to be back, Leader.