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Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Mar 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: A Chathaorligh, may I clarify a point I made last night? In the course of my contribution last night, I referred to my daughter's early arrival. She was born at 26 weeks. When I checked what I had said, I did not realise I had said she was born at 20 weeks, instead of at 26 weeks. I take this opportunity to wish everybody a happy Easter. Many teachers are on holidays, but they are paid...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: This is World Autism Awareness Week. Life can be challenging for both the parents of children with autism and the children themselves, and we need to provide them with support and funding. That is crucial going forward. Sugar is our new enemy. The dusty white stuff is the cause of huge problems in our society, and I am glad we are about to start to tax high sugar items. We all need some...

Seanad: An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2018: An Dara Céim - Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018: Second Stage (27 Mar 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2018: An Dara Céim - Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018: Second Stage (27 Mar 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister for coming in. It is great to see such respect among all of us. We are all entitled to our view and everybody has a view. There is a sense during this debate that we must all align on a side of the fence but that is not how it should work. I do not subscribe to that way of thinking. I believe in the right to life for the unborn and I believe in democracy. I believe...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Acts 2000 to 2017 Order: Motion (27 Mar 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Deputy Casey has just clarified it. Were these appointments made by the Minister?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Acts 2000 to 2017 Order: Motion (27 Mar 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Minister of State might explain that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Acts 2000 to 2017 Order: Motion (27 Mar 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Yes, please.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Acts 2000 to 2017 Order: Motion (27 Mar 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Yes. That is important.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Acts 2000 to 2017 Order: Motion (27 Mar 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Dealing with local government, as all of us have done in councils in previous years, we know that An Bord Pleanála plays a massive part in their decisions. As an elected representative who dealt with issues of housing estates, one-off housing or whatever over the years, it is good to know that the Department is working on this area. I believe it plays a massive role and it can be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Acts 2000 to 2017 Order: Motion (27 Mar 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Absolutely. We cannot do that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (21 Mar 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am coming in late from another meeting. I want to clarify what role local authorities will have in this. I know there are big plans. The last time we had Irish Water in, we were speaking about 2021. I welcome that the witnesses said the requirement to monitor water for new and emerging threats to the water supply is essential from a public health perspective. We know how crucial that...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (21 Mar 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: They are both linked and if the Acting Chairman likes, I can do the two together.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (21 Mar 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I welcome everyone here today, and particularly the young students in the Gallery. Hopefully, we will see change in the near future. I believe that young people should have a say. Fianna Fáil's proposal involves the establishment of a select committee. It is what I speak about in my first amendment, in subsection (1), which states "A Select Committee shall be established ... ". In...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (21 Mar 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Yes.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (21 Mar 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Senator is just playing. That is what Sinn Féin does.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (21 Mar 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I ask to come back in.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (21 Mar 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: They cannot vote in general elections.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (21 Mar 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I need to come back in on that point.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (21 Mar 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I heard what you said.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (21 Mar 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: A political battle was made of the Bill today, particularly by Senator Ruane. I actually complimented them all on this issue they are bringing forward. I was a councillor for 18 years and worked with young people. I am a mother of four children. I canvassed from a very young age so I know exactly what I am talking about and I represent everyone. Senator Ruane asked whom we are...