Results 761-780 of 4,879 for speaker:Jennifer Murnane O'Connor

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: My thoughts remain with the young children and the crèche workers who were so viciously assaulted and attacked on Thursday, and the children, carers, families and friends caring for them. I welcome the swift actions of the delivery driver, the parents present, the school staff and the staff of the Rotunda. I welcome the ongoing major Garda operation in Dublin city centre, which has...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Child Poverty (28 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I welcome the first cross-government report on the budget measures to reduce child poverty and promote child well-being. While progress on the six areas identified in the child poverty and well-being programme has been made, there are huge issues. I welcome DEIS and huge money has been invested in schools but almost half of children living in poverty have little access to these supports as...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Child Poverty (28 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an overview of the report published by his Department on 14 November 2023 on how budget 2024 dealt with child poverty and child well-being. [50712/23]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The 16 days of activism against gender-based violence campaign began this weekend on 25 November, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. It runs until 10 December, which is Human Rights Day. The campaign calls for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls. Everyone has the right to be free from violence. Much work is going on in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (28 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 617. To ask the Minister for Health if PCR testing centres or free PCR tests will be made available to the public given a recent uptick in infections and hospital admissions (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52217/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I welcomed recent developments on the retained firefighters. However, I have been contacted by several firefighters who are about to retire. They are calling for a temporary moratorium so long-serving firefighters can stay on past 60 years. Many fit and highly experienced personnel are having to retire as we speak and have to go on the dole when they should be allowed to stay on. When it...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Universal Social Charge (23 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 113. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of earners in County Carlow who will benefit from the USC reductions announced in budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51208/23]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Economic Data (23 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I know there have been challenges but I have great faith in the Minister. He has found a good balance and while there have been huge challenges, he is finding the best way forward. My understanding is that the planning and development Bill landed with the committee this week. That is a very welcome move, by the way. I will ask the Minister about capital projects and, as the Minister...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Economic Data (23 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I have been found out.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (23 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 38. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the action being taken by the IDA and Enterprise Ireland to support new businesses and jobs in Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51224/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Regional Development (23 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 64. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on progress in the south-east regional enterprise plan; the funding for the plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51223/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (23 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 102. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons in County Carlow claiming the rent tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51207/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Housing Policy (22 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 11. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the Housing for All progress report published on 14 November 2023. [50687/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Housing Policy (22 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I have spoken to the Taoiseach about this issue before, as I have spoken to the Minister, Deputy O'Brien. Daily, I have people coming into my clinics in Carlow who are waiting to be assessed to go on the housing list. At the moment, the waiting time to join the list is between ten and 12 weeks. That is unacceptable. I can say that the girls in Carlow County Council and the staff are...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (21 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 192. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 512 of 11 September 2023, if a design team has been appointed to restore the remaining portion of Carlow Courthouse railings; and if a date for commencement and completion of these works has been identified. [50695/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Code (21 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 348. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if there are plans to change the criteria for pensions (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51091/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (21 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 426. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide an update on the progress of the new build for children’s services in Carlow shared between a specialist pre-school (details supplied) and Carlow CDNT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50673/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (16 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I also want to talk about community policing, and it is one of the best examples of how our Garda force works.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (16 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Last week in Myshall, County Carlow, the superintendent and members of An Garda Síochána community policing unit met. I have concerns because the village Garda station needs refurbishment. It needs proper communication equipment, Internet and computer equipment in order for the new community Garda to be able to function properly when in the village. While I know the community...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (16 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 24. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has had discussions with an energy company (details supplied) and Carlow County Council in relation to the development of a solar farm near Friarstown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50159/23]