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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (16 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 601. To ask the Minister for Health the number of births that took place in the maternity unit at St. Luke's General Hospital, Kilkenny in each of the years 2021, 2022 and to-date in 2023, in tabular form. [22378/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (16 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 602. To ask the Minister for Health the number of rapid response vehicles allocated to each HSE ambulance basis and that are available to attend emergency incidents on a 24-7 basis, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22379/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Enterprise Support Services (11 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State. I welcome this and we have spoken previously about it. I welcome regional development but since Carlow is the smallest county in the south east, I always feel we have a lot more to do. I find it is a challenge for us. I thank the Minister of State for his commitment to meeting IDA Ireland with me and perhaps meeting Carlow County Council. Carlow has so much...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Enterprise Support Services (11 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State. I drive by the building every day. I can only say it is excellent. The quality of the workmanship is beautiful. My biggest fear, and this is why I am raising the issue, is that I want to make sure we fill the building, get clients for it and are in a position in Carlow whereby I can say to people in the coming months that the building is there with clients...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Regional Development (11 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: That is right.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Enterprise Support Services (11 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 75. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the action being taken by IDA Ireland to bring new businesses to Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22079/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Enterprise Support Services (11 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am delighted to be getting back in again. I would like to ask the Minister about action taken by IDA Ireland to bring new businesses to Carlow and if he can make a statement on the matter.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Regional Development (11 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 67. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the south-east regional enterprise plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22078/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Regional Development (11 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I ask the Minister of State to provide an update on the south-east regional enterprise plan.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Regional Development (11 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State for that answer. In March of last year, the south-east regional enterprise plan, covering counties Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford and Wexford, was launched. It is one of nine new enterprise plans throughout the country that will be funded, I understand, by up to €180 million. This funding is to drive the implementation of plans that will develop and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Regional Development (11 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is vital that we build a balanced regional recovery, one that is focused on future enterprise development and sustainable job creation for a long time. We have to be practical here. In the south east, there are Waterford, Kilkenny and Carlow. Ours is the smallest county. While we are now a university county and town - it is great to have that and it is such an achievement and delivery...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Disability Inclusive Social Protection: Discussion (11 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the witnesses for their very powerful statements. What collaboration is needed across sectors under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities implementation to realise an effective disability-inclusion social protection model? What changes need to be made in the linkages between social protection schemes and the provision of the relevant services such as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Disability Inclusive Social Protection: Discussion (11 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The other thing the witnesses addressed is that all their medication is not covered on their medical card. I have huge issues with that. I think all their medication should be covered by the medical card. We as a committee need to fight for that. They should not have to pay for any medication. It is unacceptable.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Disability Inclusive Social Protection: Discussion (11 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Well done.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Disability Inclusive Social Protection: Discussion (11 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Disability Inclusive Social Protection: Discussion (11 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: We need to highlight and work on it as a committee. As Ms Hughes said, it has gone on for too long now. Many people have been asking me about it. I am trying to get information on it myself. We need to address it.

European Year of Skills: Statements (10 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I welcome Oli, who came from the United States to do some work experience with me, and her parents to the Public Gallery. I welcome her back to Ireland. It is great to have them here. It is brilliant that so many young adults in Ireland have a degree. The statistics show we are significantly above the OECD average. Many Irish people, however, are falling behind because they do not...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (10 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 13. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [21444/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (10 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Like previous speakers, I deal with housing queries on a daily basis. Lately, there seems to be a huge issue with communication between the Department and local authorities. On issues like this, we must ensure that we are all on the same wavelength. I recently encountered a lady who had to go into emergency accommodation because the ban on evictions was lifted. Her child is autistic and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: House Sales (9 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 67. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of Carlow homebuyers who have availed of the enhanced help-to-buy scheme since 23 July 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21451/23]