Results 4,481-4,500 of 4,887 for speaker:Jennifer Murnane O'Connor

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Yesterday, I was going to speak on the revaluation of commercial rates that has been happening across the country. This is happening in my home area of Carlow and Kilkenny at the moment. I believe the confusion over the revaluation is the way the system has been set up. It is a new system. It is very confusing when businesses have received their rates. In my area it is multiplied by...

Seanad: Second Interim Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and Certain Related Matters: Statements (17 May 2017)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister for her comprehensive report. We in Fianna Fáil recognise the vital importance of the commission in delivering justice and accountability for all those affected by mother and baby homes. It is important that we focus on the mothers and babies. These mothers and babies must come first and they must have our sole focus. We recognise the considerable harm that has...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2017)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I would like to raise two issues, one of which has already been raised by Senator Colm Burke, namely, anti-social behaviour. In the last few years, there has been a lot of anti-social behaviour that has not been addressed through local authorities. The reason it has not been addressed by local authorities is because there is no mechanism available to families to have it addressed. When a...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2017)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Other speakers have raised two issues.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2017)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Everybody who has spoken thus far has raised two issues.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2017)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I never get the opportunity to raise two issues.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2017)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: On the first issue, I agreed with Senator Burke. The issue I want to raise is the revaluation of commercial rates.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2017)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: This happens to me all of the time. There has been a revaluation of commercial rates in Carlow in the last few months. Commercial rates-----

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2017)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: -----have been addressed. What I am asking-----

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2017)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: No, I feel-----

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2017)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: This is the fourth or fifth time the Leas-Chathaoirleach has done this to me.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2017)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I have just agreed with other speakers and I now want to raise my own issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2017)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am very disappointed.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2017)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am very disappointed that I cannot raise an issue about which I am seriously concerned.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2017)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I will raise it tomorrow. I am very disappointed.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2017)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The legislation is not working because people are afraid.

Seanad: Migrant Integration Strategy: Statements (16 May 2017)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I welcome the Minister of State. Fianna Fáil welcomes publication of the new migrant integration strategy. Strong and effective policies are required to ensure that new Irish communities integrate successfully into society here. It is also essential that we learn from the experience of other societies so that we can anticipate any problems stemming from migration to Ireland. The new...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Housing in Ireland - Census 2016 Results: Central Statistics Office (10 May 2017)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I agree with previous speakers. Most of what I was going to say has been said. I am interested in the 84,000 fewer homes headed by persons aged 35 years or younger in 2016 compared with 2011. That is a massive issue because younger people now are either still emigrating or they just cannot afford to buy a house. Local authorities have increased the number of houses they rent. They are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Housing in Ireland - Census 2016 Results: Central Statistics Office (10 May 2017)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: No. I again thank the witnesses for the very good information but we must ensure that it is utilised and that we get the best outcome for people who are homeless or in vulnerable situations.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Housing in Ireland - Census 2016 Results: Central Statistics Office (10 May 2017)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is the electric gates in rural Ireland-----