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Higher Education Investment and Costs: Statements (2 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Carlow IT is a university now. Carlow is a university town now and we are honoured and delighted to be recognised as such.

Higher Education Investment and Costs: Statements (2 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I will start by taking this opportunity to acknowledge the unparalleled investment the Government has made in higher education throughout the country. The publication of the Government’s landmark policy on funding higher education and reducing the cost of education for families has been welcomed by all since it was announced last month. I welcome that the Government has confirmed its...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: International Agreements (2 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Not at all.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Magdalen Laundries (2 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I will ask about the next steps with regard to the establishment of the national memorial archive for survivors of institutional abuse; when work will commence at the proposed Dublin 1 site and if the Minister will make a statement on the matter.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Magdalen Laundries (2 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The establishment of the national memorial and records centre is a central commitment in the action plan for survivors and former residents of the mother and baby and county home institutions. It is right we remember, honour and pay respect to those who were resident in mother and baby homes, county homes, industrial schools, Magdalen laundries and related institutions. The Government...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Magdalen Laundries (2 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I welcome that. I asked the Minister about the timescale of when the works would commence. He was not able to give me that answer. I know there is a planning process to go through. While we are speaking about survivors, I ask the Minister about the enhanced medical cards. I have been asked about this several times. I ask that we work on that straight away. It is of the utmost...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Early Childhood Care and Education (2 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: All of us have been working with parents and childcare professionals. These people are doing their best. It is important that we listen to all stakeholders and ensure that there is affordable childcare for parents and people who need it and that the sector is viable for childcare providers to remain open. I know how committed the Minister is to working on this. There is a great deal of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Early Childhood Care and Education (2 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 7. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide data on the number of early learning and care and school-age children providers that have closed down in each of the past five years and to date in 2022, in tabular form; if the level of closures has increased and if so, the steps he intends to address this; and if he will make a statement on...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Early Childhood Care and Education (2 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Will the Minister provide data on the number of providers of early learning and care to school-age children that have closed down in each of the past five years and to date in 2022 and on whether the levels of closures have increased, and if so, what steps does he intend to take to address this and will he make a statement on the matter?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Early Childhood Care and Education (2 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister for his reply. I am pleased to see that the Minister's priority is to ensure improved quality, affordability and sustainability of early learning and care and school-age childcare services. I am also aware of the announcement of the crucial and much-needed support to help parents with the cost of early learning and child care both immediately and as part of a longer...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (2 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 54. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the Annual Early Years Sector Profile Report 2021/2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28455/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Air Quality (2 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 150. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when he expects the Clean Air Strategy to be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28445/22]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Progressing Disability Services: Discussion (2 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: All of us are aware parents are at breaking point. There is no question about it. I have spoken to many parents in my area. The lack of services and the effect this has on children has affected the parents. We are inclined to speak about Covid and bring everything back to it. This is unacceptable. I met with representatives of CHO 5 recently and I had a very good discussion on the...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Progressing Disability Services: Discussion (2 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is not working in CHO 5.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Progressing Disability Services: Discussion (2 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: That is where I disagree. That is where I think we are falling down. There are too many different Departments involved. We need joined-up thinking in the sense that if a child needs a bathroom adaptation grant or a sensory room, a family could go to the HSE to say “We need to get this built”, instead of having organisations saying “That is for the council and we are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Progressing Disability Services: Discussion (2 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: All of us are aware parents are at breaking point. There is no question about it. I have spoken to many parents in my area. The lack of services and the effect this has on children has affected the parents. We are inclined to speak about Covid and bring everything back to it. This is unacceptable. I met with representatives of CHO 5 recently and I had a very good discussion on the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Progressing Disability Services: Discussion (2 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is not working in CHO 5.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Progressing Disability Services: Discussion (2 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: That is where I disagree. That is where I think we are falling down. There are too many different Departments involved. We need joined-up thinking in the sense that if a child needs a bathroom adaptation grant or a sensory room, a family could go to the HSE to say “We need to get this built”, instead of having organisations saying “That is for the council and we are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Prevention of the Exploitation or Coercion of Surrogates and Intending Parents: Discussion (2 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I too thank all the witnesses, in particular Ms O'Shea and Ms Reid. I think there was not a dry eye in the room. It was lovely to hear their stories. My first question, though, is to Ms Cohen. I was interested in her opening statement. Does she feel that surrogates living in poor or socio-economically disadvantaged countries are unable to make informed decisions? What does she feel...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Prevention of the Exploitation or Coercion of Surrogates and Intending Parents: Discussion (2 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank Ms Cohen. My next question is for IFCA. How would it suggest the Government and potential AHR regulators set up counselling for intending families, especially those who are on the road to surrogacy? This is a question I have been asked several times. What sort of budget would be required for such a service?