Results 941-960 of 4,879 for speaker:Jennifer Murnane O'Connor

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (5 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 66. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is a safety programme for the N80, given that numerous incidents have occurred on the road, including a fatal collision. [43011/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (5 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 154. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on a county basis of the number of people in Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford, and Wexford who are currently availing of the rent tax credit, in tabular form; if he has plans for any changes to the credit in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43189/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Business Supports (5 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 113. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on a county basis of the number of businesses in Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford, and Wexford that successfully applied for inclusion under the temporary business energy support scheme, in tabular form; the estimated value or worth of the support in each county; if he has plans for any other similar scheme in the near future; and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (5 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 255. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her Department's plans to invest in the education of gifted children (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43395/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Enhanced Transport and Mobility Support Options for People with Disabilities: Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (4 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State and very much welcome her opening statement. I was glad she said she agrees with the transport working group's report and the acknowledgment of inequality of access to transport to disability services, particularly day services. The report states, "Access to such transport should be standardised, but ... such provision does not necessarily fall within the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Enhanced Transport and Mobility Support Options for People with Disabilities: Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (4 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: In my local area - I have to mention Carlow again - if someone lives in a quite rural area and the service does not have Garda-vetted and trained drivers, there is no plan B. In County Carlow, there some very rural areas. Has the Department ever explored having a volunteer system whereby someone with an accessible vehicle would be able to assist and be available on a part-time basis,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I got it in twice.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I want to pay tribute to the Tánaiste for his passion and commitment to this. Even in his answers tonight, when I asked him about the strengthening of the Reserve, he showed his commitment to that. Also, when I asked the Tánaiste about the support we are giving to the retention of Defence Forces members, he showed his commitment in answering that question. Most critical is that...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 81. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the measures he is taking to support the retention of Defence Forces personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42248/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I ask the Tánaiste the measures he is taking to support the retention of Defence Forces personnel and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Tánaiste. I am learning an awful lot tonight. We have committed to implementing the action plan which arose from the Commission on the Defence Forces. Just last week, however, of the just two naval vessels operating, patrolling our seas, one discovered and intercepted a massive €150 million of cocaine on the MV Matthewjust off the coast of Wexford, which borders...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: As the Tánaiste noted, the Commission on the Defence Forces called for a detailed regeneration plan for the Reserve Defence Force with clear and specific timelines to be developed and published setting out how a reformed Reserve would be operationalised and funded. Could we get more information on that? What communications and campaigns is the Department looking at? The commission...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: That is very welcome. That is so important. We are so lucky with our Defence Forces. Loads of people come to my clinic asking me about the family income support scheme because their wages do not give them a standard of living. I know pay scales are part of the public pay talks but can the Tánaiste tell me whether we will see an increase for our Defence Forces personnel in this year's...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: How is it proposed to strengthen the Reserve Defence Force? Will the Minister make a statement on the matter?

School Transport 2023-2024: Statements (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: There are massive issues with school transport. There has been a 22% increase in the number of tickets allocated but, in some cases, there are no buses to operate the service. Last year, funding was put in place to increase capacity but loads of children were left without a seat. Some families in Carlow tell me there is no driver to serve a central location. They have to wait for a bus...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Programmes (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 14. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on From Poverty to Potential: A Programme Plan for Child Well-being 2023-2025, published by his Department on 1 August 2023. [37565/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Programmes (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I also welcome the first programme plan for child well-being. I also have concerns. The Government has made good strides, particularly on DEIS schools which is close to my heart and County Carlow was very lucky as we got 13 DEIS-status schools. I have an issue with DEIS 1 and DEIS 2, the first for boys and the second for girls; I think they should be all DEIS. We should look at all...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Taoiseach spoke about next week's budget and we all have our own submissions in, which is important. There are huge issues with retention, recruitment, pay and conditions across the public sector from community workers to section 39 workers, and those who are upholding and guiding people in law and those who are serving in emergency services. I am very aware of the great work that is...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Discussion (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I just want to go back to-----