Results 861-880 of 4,879 for speaker:Jennifer Murnane O'Connor

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Victim Support Services (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 788. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the review of the current two-year allowable timeframe for making a claim to the Criminal Injuries Board compensation scheme has been completed; if anyone who was outside the timeframe may apply at a date in the future; if the two-year limit is in force for minors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47187/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mother and Baby Homes (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 991. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the mother and baby redress scheme will be up and running; when he expects women to be able to apply to the scheme; the length of time payments will take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47612/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 1079. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 80 of 2 July 2023, if he will clarify his reference to the possible introduction of a new fee structure; when he expects this new fee structure to be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48627/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Reviews (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 1080. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on all reviews undertaken by, or on behalf of, his Department that have not yet been published; their expected publication date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48628/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 1081. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when disability services will be provided to a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48645/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Qualifications (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 1308. To ask the Minister for Health what plans his Department has to create pathways for internationally trained health professionals to return to Ireland to work in the HSE (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48530/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Accommodation (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 1373. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there are plans to upscale the provision of student accommodation for those who are coming to Ireland to study from abroad on a short-term basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47192/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Sports Facilities (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 1463. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if there is any prohibition on the end of use of rubber materials in astro pitches for community groups (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48630/23]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Issues Facing the Early Childhood Sector: Discussion (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank everyone for being here today. I am on the opposite end. I am a granny so I am the lady who can hand them back after a few hours. I love to have them but then I say "here are the mammies, thank God". I am a mother of four children so I have seen the role childcare providers - I always say educators - play. They kept the country running during the Covid-19 pandemic. They were a...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Issues Facing the Early Childhood Sector: Discussion (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Yes, in March. I will put a proposal to the committee that we request it today and ask why it was not published because we need it to be published. I am not sure whether it was Ms Dunne who spoke about help with mental health or counselling. We also need to look at that. It really needs to be addressed. There are many issues in the childcare and education sector that we can address....

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Issues Facing the Early Childhood Sector: Discussion (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is good to have it, but when I saw it would not happen until September 2024, I was frustrated. I am passionate about these issues, like others here are. On pay, I met with many childcare providers and their staff when I met Ms Dunne. Two women told me that they could not get a mortgage. We have educators in the system who are not able to qualify for a mortgage. This needs to be...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Issues Facing the Early Childhood Sector: Discussion (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I direct my next comment to Ms Dunne and the Federation of Early Childhood Providers. I have spoken to the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, about what I think is the biggest issue. People who know the childcare profession, like childcare providers, should be part of negotiations and part of a scheme that has their input as well. I know from speaking to Ms Dunne that did not happen. I will be...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Issues Facing the Early Childhood Sector: Discussion (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I will look into that.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Issues Facing the Early Childhood Sector: Discussion (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Very well said.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Issues Facing the Early Childhood Sector: Discussion (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: They are educators. I agree 100%.

Joint Committee on Disability Matters Report: Motion (26 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Like previous speakers, I want to compliment the Chair of the Joint Committee on Disability Matters, Deputy Michael Moynihan; the Vice Chair, Deputy Tully; and the team working with us. I am honoured to be on that committee. Excellent work is being done. As previous speakers have said, we are listening but we have huge challenges. In fairness to the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, she...

Road Safety: Statements (26 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: We have all been shocked by the recent loss of lives on our roads. I want to express my condolences to the families around the country and in my own county of Carlow for the loss of their loved ones this year. There really has been a worrying increase in road fatalities this year, after many years of progress in making our roads safer. I welcome the review of speed limits around the...

Road Safety: Statements (26 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I have so much more to say. Am I finished already?

Road Safety: Statements (26 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is important that we get all of these issues sorted, including driving licences and people waiting on their driving test, which is another huge issue.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is important.