Results 5,201-5,220 of 8,276 for speaker:Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Planning Issues (22 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I thank the Senator. I am not sure I can add much more to what he said. I completely agree. Balancing the need for additional housing where required and the need for development to be in keeping with the environment is our shared objective.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Housing Schemes (22 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I thank the Senator. It is always very satisfying to talk to him about any housing matter.The Senator's suggestions have been taken on in many cases. I hope his suggestions in the latter part of his contribution will be taken on in this instance. I am not often in a position to deliver good news, but it is intended that the refurbishment scheme the Senator described will be extended to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Housing Schemes (22 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The Senator is absolutely right to identify that social housing delivery is always needed and continues to be needed. I, like the Senator, have constituents who have received social homes in the past number of weeks and months and are happy about that. There is a positive trend on which we must continue to work. However, the particular point of difficulty at present is the group who are...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Accommodation (22 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I thank the Senator for raising this important issue. I cannot imagine how difficult and stressful it is not to have a place in school for a child going into secondary school, especially given the important transition and the important age at which it happens. I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Foley. She would like me to clarify the current position relating to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Accommodation (22 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I thank the Senator. I will certainly do that. I am told the priority for the Department is to ensure there are places available for every student for the next school year and that it will continue to engage with patrons and school authorities in this regard. I completely agree with the Senator. I imagine the principals are working quite closely to ensure they do not have duplication of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Legislative Process (22 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I hope I will not disappoint the Senator with my answer but I am afraid I cannot add much more information. I would, however, say that I am deeply interested and invested in the passage of this legislation, in addition to the correct receipt, review and consideration of that very important report and what needs to follow from that. I thank the Senator for the opportunity to be here although...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Legislative Process (22 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I appreciate that. I imagine he is working in the Department, but I do not know. In any event, the Senator will be aware that the Front Bench cover try to do the best they can to get information to Members. I totally agree that nobody should be harassed, insulted or intimidated in any way, frankly, at any healthcare setting but particularly involving a matter of such sensitivity. People...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Legislative Process (22 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I understand that I do not have more detailed information for the Senator, but the broader point is how it was a Fine Gael Government that introduced this legislation to put to the people in relation to the referendum. There is certainly no lack of commitment about the provision of appropriate healthcare services for every person in this country, on my part or the part of my party. There is...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (22 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I thank the Deputies for raising this really important matter. I am taking it on behalf of the Department of Education and the Minister for Education. They have asked me to outline the current position on the major building project that is so necessary for Kolbe Special School in Portlaoise. I understand it is a major building project providing a new eight-classroom school for pupils with...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (22 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The Deputy knows that the one thing I could never do is promise something I could not deliver. I am completely honest about that. What I do know is that the Department of Education has, over the past two years, secured real delivery of projects for children with additional needs. Even in my constituency, there are, I think, 13 new classes that were not in existence prior to 2020. There is...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Infrastructure Funding (22 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I appreciate the points made by the Deputy, which is why it is so important that a detailed submission is made by the council. We all understand the construction price inflation issues that are there but it concerns any additional costs that are different from the proposal that was granted funding at an earlier stage. As Minister of State in the Department of Finance, I am not in a position...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Infrastructure Funding (22 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. I am taking this Topical Issue matter on behalf of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The Department has been in contact with Kerry County Council directly on the matter of Old Killarney Village and Birch Hill estate. I understand a report and submission are being prepared by the council. I am assured by the...

Eviction Ban: Motion [Private Members] (21 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Sinn Féin votes against everything.

Eviction Ban: Motion [Private Members] (21 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Stop.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I thank the Deputy for raising the question, which speaks to a broader issue about access to individuals in key financial services and being able to talk to somebody about decisions. I will take that back and address it with Revenue and I will come back to the Deputy with a response.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: What about Cualanor, which the Deputy opposed?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: They would love that.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Nobody is doing that, though.

Protection of Cash as Legal Tender: Motion [Private Members] (8 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Yes.

Protection of Cash as Legal Tender: Motion [Private Members] (8 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Yes.