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International Women's Day: Statements (8 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: As women, we sometimes look at the movies and the media or society that focuses on marital or romantic relationships as the only support. The focus should be on friendship and social interaction which can provide us with support when we need it. Everybody needs a good friend and I am so lucky to be surrounded by strong women in Leinster House. It is the same in County Carlow. I have a lot...

International Women's Day: Statements (8 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I compliment the team who are working to get this work done. They did not go to newspapers and publicise things. We are doing the work in the background and moving it as quickly as we can with the Department. That is what we are doing as a group. I am delighted to be working with all the different agencies to get this women's refuge through as quickly as possible.

International Women's Day: Statements (8 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: As we mark International Women's Day, it is critically important we ensure significant and meaningful female participation at every level of society. I call on all women to look at politics. First and foremost here, I call on all women here in this Chamber to work together for a women's refuge, not go to newspapers and not make it political, and instead make sure as a team we are stronger....

International Women's Day: Statements (8 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I will give the Deputy correct information.

Environmental Protection Agency (Emergency Electricity Generation) (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (7 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The negative impacts of higher energy prices on consumers, society and the economy have been felt. We did good things in the budget to help people with higher energy prices. There are supports in place, but we need to reassure the public that there is energy security. We have to be able to keep the lights on. We need unbroken availability of energy sources at an affordable price and we...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (7 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: My chief concern regarding children in education is the lack of supports for those going from preschool to primary and from primary to secondary. There is a facility in Carlow that looks after children with special needs and that has children scheduled to attend primary school in September who have never seen a therapist. They have not had an assessment and that is unacceptable. We await a...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (7 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 26. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Children and Education will next meet. [11293/23]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I wish to discuss accommodation for those fleeing the war in Ukraine. The Department has received 663 offers of accommodation, of which approximately one third have been rejected. I have spent months trying to get information about two suitable accommodation offers in Carlow. It is all online. There is no face-to-face contact. I have also visited the office of the Minister, Deputy...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Diagnoses (7 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, for coming in to take this Topical Issue matter. We have considerable issues in community healthcare area, CHO, 5, especially in County Carlow. The children's disability network team, CDNT, in Carlow has more than 200 children on the waiting list for autism assessments. The children are taken off the list by the CDNT, per date order, unless...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Diagnoses (7 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I know the Minister of State's commitment. I have worked with her for a few years. I welcome her comments and the fact she said she now has €11.5 million. She spoke about the 200 children in Carlow. I am very much aware of the cases in the county. It worries me when I look at a school such as Holy Angels that excels in the service it has for children with disabilities. Holy...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (7 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 92. To ask the Minister for Finance the total number of applications for the rent tax credit to date in 2023; if a county breakdown of the claims is available; when the first credits will be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11306/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (7 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 250. To ask the Minister for Finance his estimate of the number of persons in County Carlow who are eligible to claim the rent tax credit; the number of people in County Carlow currently claiming it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11312/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (7 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 100. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons who availed of the stay-and-spend scheme; the value of receipts uploaded to the scheme; the cost to the State of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11305/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Business Supports (7 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 249. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of County Carlow businesses that have applied for assistance under the temporary business energy support scheme to date; the number of them that have been successful; the estimated value or worth of the support to date for businesses in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11311/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Regeneration Projects (7 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 301. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of the URDF plan for Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11242/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: State Bodies (7 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 302. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if there are plans to address communication issues with the RTB, including delays in response times to queries from the public, landlords and renters; if there are adequate staff allocated to the board to address issues arising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11244/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (7 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 388. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an extension for a school (details supplied) in Carlow; the estimated timeframe from start to completion; the number of students upon completion that the school will cater for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11247/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (7 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 629. To ask the Minister for Health when Tullow, County Carlow, will get a primary care centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11239/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (7 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 630. To ask the Minister for Health if Borris, County Carlow, will get a primary care centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11240/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (7 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 631. To ask the Minister for Health if he will report on the provision of a new ambulance base in Carlow; the status of a temporary modular base; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11243/23]