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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (26 Sep 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister. As she knows, it has been announced that we now have our site and our build in Carlow. We have an old house that is being done up. We are working with Cuan. The lead agency is Amber Women's Refuge. The Minister was on KCLR and I have been on to her about this women's refuge every few weeks for the last few years. It is a really good story for Carlow. The Minister...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (26 Sep 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 32. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there are plans to expand the youth diversion programme in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38009/24]

Health Information Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Sep 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: This Bill prioritises the establishment of the digital health records and access to health data for care and treatment. It will make things better for patients. Previous speakers have spoken about patients. Healthcare is so important for patients. That is our priority. With regard to whatever way we can help, whether through information, addressing records or Bills, it is important that...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Maternity Protection (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2024: Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (24 Sep 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: When we see the urgency of this Bill, that is probably the most important issue. We see that out of 14 EU countries with leave information readily available, 11 provide this kind of leave. In the majority of cases, it is paid leave. The UK also provides this paid parental bereavement leave. That is so important. It is important to ask about the employer and the payment and the...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Maternity Protection (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2024: Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (24 Sep 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I came in late, my apologies.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Maternity Protection (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2024: Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (24 Sep 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Sorry about that. I will come back in later. I apologise to the Minister.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Maternity Protection (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2024: Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (24 Sep 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I see that Senator Ruane is very passionate about the proposals regarding non-disclosure agreements. I apologise; I had the wrong notes for today. On the amendments and the NDAs, the Minister speaks about the Irish Cancer Society, and we have issues around maternity leave and medical treatment. Can the Minister give us a guarantee from this meeting? I am learning about this today because...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Maternity Protection (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2024: Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (24 Sep 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I see it is included.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Maternity Protection (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2024: Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (24 Sep 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: What way will that impact local authorities?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Maternity Protection (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2024: Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (24 Sep 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Has it come in officially?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Maternity Protection (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2024: Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (24 Sep 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It must have come in recently then.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Maternity Protection (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2024: Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (24 Sep 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Lovely, that is good.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Maternity Protection (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2024: Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (24 Sep 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Minister compared us to other EU countries. I spoke about bereavement and maternity leave. How are we on that? How do we compare to other countries? Is this in other countries? Has the Minister spoken to anyone else with regard to this? It is important that we learn from other areas and other countries that have this.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Maternity Protection (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2024: Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (24 Sep 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Yes, I gathered that. That is why I brought that up.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Maternity Protection (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2024: Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (24 Sep 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is important that we are because we are far behind.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Maternity Protection (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2024: Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (24 Sep 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is great to see that the Minister is so passionate about this, as is everyone else here. We really do need to move on it.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sport and Recreational Development (19 Sep 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 34. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps being undertaken by her Department to ensure that children across the country have an opportunity to learn to swim. [36753/24]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Online Safety (19 Sep 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 32. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht for an update on the work of Coimisiún na Meán to protect children against harmful online activity. [36752/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (19 Sep 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 76. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the measures he is taking on social and affordable housing in Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36712/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (19 Sep 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 81. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the impact of Housing for All in Carlow since its launch; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36711/24]