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Seanad: National Broadband Plan: Statements (13 Feb 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: He knows Jennifer has delivered for Carlow too.

Seanad: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Feb 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Can I clarify that I support the Bill? I can only speak for the Institute of Technology, Carlow. As I have said in this House previously, it is an excellent college. I want to welcome this Bill. The people of Carlow are very proud of the Institute of Technology, Carlow and the courses-----

Seanad: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Feb 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is one of the best in the country.

Seanad: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Feb 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I absolutely and totally disagree with the previous speaker. The people of Carlow would be delighted to get university status. We are proud of the Institute of Technology, Carlow. Our courses are among, and are, the best in the country.

Seanad: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Feb 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: We are one of the best. We are as good as the rest.

Seanad: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Feb 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Yes.

Seanad: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Feb 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Senator

Seanad: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Feb 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It has.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (7 Feb 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Minister of State was right when he said this Bill has been around since 2016 so it is important we get it right. Fianna Fáil supports the passage of this Bill through Committee Stage but we will be putting forward amendments. The primary purpose of the Bill is to implement a core recommendation of the Mahon tribunal, which was the establishment of the independent office of...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (7 Feb 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I want to make sure the Minister of State does not forget it.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (7 Feb 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Do your plan, Minister.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (7 Feb 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: There must be a balance.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (7 Feb 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I just ask the Minister to keep it in mind.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Feb 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Like previous speakers, I agree on the Versatis patch, which is no longer available under the medical card and drug refund schemes. Some 25,000 people are using the patch. Owing to the cost, it is no longer available under the medical card and drug refund schemes. A lady I know went into a pharmacy to buy a packet of the patches because they were no longer available on the medical card and...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Feb 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Why are we in Ireland charging so much for these patches when one can go across to Spain-----

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Feb 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: -----and purchase them for €120? We need to examine this. The Minister needs to come into the House to address this. I want to raise another serious issue. Recently there was an inquest into the death of a young boy.The jury recommended the introduction of regulation and safety considerations for the use of sulky cars on public roads. I also read of an incident where a pregnant...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Feb 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Why is one regulated but the other is not? Unregulated sulky racing is dangerous and has already led to loss of life. It is a traditional sport which should have a traditional home and be banned from our highways and byways. There is no appetite for sulky racing on public roads. Accordingly, it needs to be regulated. I received hundreds of calls over the past several weeks on this issue....

Seanad: Statement by the Taoiseach (1 Feb 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I welcome the Taoiseach to the House. I wish to take this opportunity to bring some very important issues to his attention. It is time for a change, but it is radical change that will make a difference to all our people. It is time for us to accept that the recovery that is taking place has broken down on the M50. The people of Ireland beyond the M50 have yet to experience any recovery....

Seanad: Statement by the Taoiseach (1 Feb 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: One more page and I am finished.

Seanad: Statement by the Taoiseach (1 Feb 2018)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I have a lot more to talk about. However, all I can ask is the Taoiseach not forget rural Ireland. There is life past the M50. We in rural Ireland are forgotten. I will be looking for massive changes. Broadband is a major issue that came up yesterday. I will come back to the Taoiseach on this. Hopefully, I might be able to get back in.