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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: UNCRPD and the Optional Protocol (Resumed): Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (19 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: That is very good.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: UNCRPD and the Optional Protocol (Resumed): Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (19 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: We are speaking about children and assessments. When they are assessed is very important. An issue that has arisen recently in my clinic is where children are looking for a sensory room. It has been recommended that they have a sensory room but when I go to the local authority or look for a grant to get the sensory room I am told there is nothing in legislation or nothing to help with a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (19 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 14. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action that is being taken to standardise NCT tests nationwide in order that there is not one county failing more than another; and if any steps are being taken to resource the service given that the next available dates in many centres are in August 2023. [2024/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (19 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 53. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans being put in place to tackle the severe shortage in driving test availability. [2023/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (19 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 190. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps being taken to alleviate the current long waiting lists for applicants who apply for a driving test; the status or success of the online portal service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2640/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Reliefs (19 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 191. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a review is currently being undertaken of the disabled drivers and disabled passengers (tax concessions) scheme; if so, the status of that review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2641/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Primary Medical Certificates (19 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 208. To ask the Minister for Finance when the medical criteria for the primary medical certificate are expected to be updated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2642/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (19 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 209. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will reconsider the benefit-in-kind changes introduced in budget 2023; if any separate arrangements or grants have been made available for those in the taxi industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2644/23]

Climate Action Plan 2023: Statements (18 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I call the Rural Independent Group, which has six and a half minutes between the speakers.

Climate Action Plan 2023: Statements (18 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I call Deputy Danny Healy-Rae. He has one and a half minutes.

Climate Action Plan 2023: Statements (18 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Deputy’s time is up.

Climate Action Plan 2023: Statements (18 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Deputy’s time is up. I call Deputy Nolan.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 168. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of learner drivers awaiting a test date in County Carlow; if there are plans to address the backlogs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63513/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artists' Remuneration (18 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 458. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the current uptake of the universal basic income pilot scheme for those working in the arts industry; if the scheme will be extended; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2030/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (18 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 459. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if there are plans to roll out additional arts funding in 2023 to support those working in the sector to rebuild post-pandemic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2031/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (18 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 847. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the pay claim by CE supervisors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63318/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (18 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 848. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will provide an update on the community employment scheme; if there are plans to reform the CE schemes; if there is a strategy to combat recruitment challenges into the projects; if there is a cost breakdown of each of the projects; the number of persons currently availing of the scheme; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Control of Firearms (18 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 1069. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of semi-automatic centre fire rifles that have been licensed by An Garda Síochána in each of the years 2015 to 2022; if he has plans to adjust this date; if he will instruct his Department to consult with persons who own such firearms before signing off on such legislation via an appointed group; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Public Sector Pensions (18 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 1846. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a pension payment will issue to a former Department employee (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1536/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (14 Dec 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: At this time of year, many people are purchasing gift cards for Christmas. I have always been a big supporter of shop local, stay local, support local. We have a local voucher scheme in County Carlow. I am very concerned that the EU is proposing that any voucher like this under €150 will have to be regulated for identification. This proposal will discourage people from buying them...