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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-----

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

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I commend Deputy Canney on keeping going with this. I believe we need to adopt the strategy. I am here fighting, as everyone is. I know everyone is trying to do their best. It is important that we make these changes and try to do what we can to support this. I fully support it. I am just concerned that, while it is good to have everyone is here, we need to work together. All...

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

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I did, yes. My apologies.

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

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I have two or three questions. I do not know if they have been asked. It is just that I have to go back upstairs. We are in and out of meetings. These are questions about things that I see in my area. I am not sure whether I should come in now or in the next session. The Bill originated in 2021. We are still having the discussion on the basis of provision of services and supports, such...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 106. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for an overview of pay and conditions in the Defence Forces, especially in relation to new recruits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42247/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (3 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 527. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of crèches and preschools that have closed, by county, in each of the years 2020 to 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [42309/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessibility: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: We use it every day.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessibility: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I got enough phone calls about it. I forgot to mention that one can write in submissions for extra train services online. Carlow has been mooted for two extra services, one coming from Dublin and one going from Carlow. It is important that we get them, by the way.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessibility: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the speakers. I will address some issues in Carlow, the first being a case for which I must have put in approximately six appeals at this stage. I will give the gist of it. A man applied to Carlow County Council for a hackney licence. Carlow County Council saw the need and approved his application. It is for a rural part of Carlow where there are people with mobility issues and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessibility: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Is uptake good? We do not have many in Carlow.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessibility: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Perhaps this something that needs to be looked at.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessibility: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: That would be great. I thank Ms Graham. She is always very helpful.

Children's Health Ireland - Patient safety concerns and reviews in paediatric orthopaedic surgical services: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Sep 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I appreciate that the Government is attempting to ensure every possible measure is taken and examined to reduce spinal surgery waiting times in CHI at Crumlin and Temple Street. This includes exploring the transfer of a small number of patients with complex spinal surgery needs to appropriate skills centres in other countries. Perhaps the Minister will fill us in on what the timescale and...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Projects (26 Sep 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 89. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the support her Department is providing for the Tullow Road Community Hub in Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41337/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mother and Baby Homes (26 Sep 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 480. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the mother and baby scheme will open for applications; if his Department is aware that some legal firms are advertising services to assist in applying for the scheme; if it is anticipated that legal support or advice is required to submit an application; if there will be a requirement for applicants to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Student Accommodation (21 Sep 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 81. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills what plans and funding he has in place for student accommodation in Carlow, now that it is a university town and county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40746/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Student Accommodation (21 Sep 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Could I ask the Minister what plans and funding are in place for student accommodation in Carlow, now that we are a university town and county, and if he will make a statement on the matter?