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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (20 Apr 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 101. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications that have been received to date for the scheme of investment aid for the seed potato sector and the chipping potato sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18556/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (20 Apr 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 109. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine what his Department is doing to assist the sheep sector. [18555/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Apr 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 355. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the services for speech and language therapy; the current waiting list figures for this service; if he will provide an update on the recruitment of personnel to help with these long waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15711/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Apr 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 356. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the services for occupational therapy; the current waiting list figures for this service; if he will provide an update on the recruitment of personnel to help with these long waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15712/23]

Courts Bill 2023: Second Stage (19 Apr 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is important that everyone has access to justice and that are courts are properly resourced to deliver on Government priorities such as the planning and environmental court and new family courts. Last year I encountered one District Court with 111 separate child law and private family law applications before it. This volume of cases is disastrous for children and families affected by...

Courts Bill 2023: Second Stage (19 Apr 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Deputy. We go back to the Government. Deputy Alan Farrell has seven minutes.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Apr 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: On Monday I was delighted to have the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne, in Carlow. We met an awful lot of clubs and the big question was when applications will open for the sports capital grants and when will the funding be in place. It is a huge issue and we need to let the clubs know. I also want an update on the merger of the Ladies' Gaelic Football Association, LGFA, and the GAA. What...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (18 Apr 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I wish to ask the Minister about gardaí for Carlow. I have highlighted this issue on numerous occasions. Carlow, Kilkenny and Waterford are now linked. I recently met local gardaí whom I compliment on the job they do. However, from speaking to the gardaí in Carlow, I believe we need many more community gardaí. That is probably true across the country. For people to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (18 Apr 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I will mention Carlow. We have seen an enormous increase in violence against women, particularly during the pandemic. I am working with a lot of agencies in Carlow for a women's refuge. We are one of nine counties that do not have a refuge. It is important that Carlow gets its refuge as soon as possible. I know a lot of work has been done. I have knocked on the Minister's door several...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Youth Work: Discussion (18 Apr 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: As a rural Deputy, I agree with Dr. McMahon. We have our own challenges and the biggest challenge, as the witnesses have said, is funding. The lack of funding is a huge barrier. Our young people are our future and we need to invest in the future. That is a huge concern for me. When it comes to young people's participation and involvement, is that becoming a challenge now? Our guests...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Youth Work: Discussion (18 Apr 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: That is good to know.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Youth Work: Discussion (18 Apr 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I know it well.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (18 Apr 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 90. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of a refuge for those fleeing domestic violence in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17922/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Sanctions (18 Apr 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 112. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if additional tougher sanctions will be issued by the EU on Iran due to its role in providing weapons and-or ammunition to Russia for its war against Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16689/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (18 Apr 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 207. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide a progress report on the roll-out of the National Broadband Plan; the number of properties connected to date; the number of properties connected in County Carlow; the number of properties pending surveyed in Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17548/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (18 Apr 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 208. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way a person who wishes to have their address changed or an error corrected that is listed on the Eircode website or system can do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17550/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Accidents (18 Apr 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 258. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated full year cost of recruiting three additional WTE railway accident investigators for his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16690/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (18 Apr 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 314. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the Carlow town bus service; his plans to provide rural bus services between New Ross, County Wexford, and Saint Mullin's, Tinnahinch and Borris, County Carlow, and Arklow, County Wicklow to Carlow town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17557/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Official Engagements (18 Apr 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 359. To ask the Minister for Finance if he met the Mayor of Toronto during his visit to Toronto for the recent St. Patrick's day events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16692/23]