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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: Yes.

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 Ó Tuama. My last question is for the surrogates. What would they like to see changed about the birth registration process? Would they be happy for the birth certificate they are mentioned on to be altered? Would they prefer pre-birth or post-birth transfer of parental rights to sister or husband?

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: Lovely. Thank you so much.

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (1 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I welcome the Bill. I particularly welcome the role of the amendment in ending the wardship system and the introduction of a statutory modern framework of supported decision-making for adults based on a functional assessment of capacity. We cannot underestimate the importance of this Bill. We must ensure that the technical procedural amendments allowing the commencement of the 2015 Act are...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (1 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I have been working many constituents who have loved ones who are either returning from hospital or moving home and who desperately need home care packages. Many people need home care, whether it is a few hours home help or whether it is 24-7 care. We need to ensure we deliver for these vulnerable people. I have been working with older couples in circumstances where, for example, an older...

Transport, Accelerating Sustainable Mobility: Statements (31 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am very concerned about rural train stations, and especially in my area of Carlow-Kilkenny. It is unacceptable that Irish Rail is actually downgrading these stations such as Bagenalstown and Thomastown. These stations are being left unmanned. When people go there, there are no toilet facilities. It is very hard for tourists who want information because there is no one there to help them...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Flexible Work Practices (31 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 20. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the initiatives she will undertake to increase the number of remote working hubs available across Ireland in the coming years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27670/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Flexible Work Practices (31 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 53. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the way she is supporting local authorities to bring vacant properties in town centres back into use as remote working hubs. [27671/22]

Passport Services: Statements (26 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Like every Deputy’s office, my office has been inundated with calls and emails in regard to passports. As we know, there is a serious backlog in the passport application process but there are further problems that have not been addressed. The online application system is welcome and 90% of people are applying online. However, the system is indicating dates of arrival of...

Irish Apprenticeship System: Statements (26 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Thank you, Deputy Durkan. I ask Deputy Murphy not to name people outside of the House.

Irish Apprenticeship System: Statements (26 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Thank you, Deputy. Please be mindful of your obligations.

Irish Apprenticeship System: Statements (26 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I welcome the strides that have been made in respect of apprenticeships and the apprenticeship system. At the start of this year, we saw a record uptake in the number of apprenticeships, especially among women. Last month, new gender-based funding was introduced for apprenticeship employees, funding which is worth over €2,000 to them. The new apprenticeship scheme opens up further...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (26 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 63. To ask the Minister for Health the supports that are being provided to persons with long-Covid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26550/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (26 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 44. To ask the Minister for Health the number of healthcare workers that have now received the pandemic bonus payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26551/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming (26 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 160. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the initiatives that he is undertaking to promote organic farming as a pathway for farmers in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26918/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming (26 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 195. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of organic farming scheme applications that have been received from County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26917/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing Disability Services: Discussion (26 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I will speak to some of the statements about Down's syndrome. I have a nephew with Down's syndrome to whom I am very close. I have seen some of the failings within the system. I know that something as small as orthotics have become big issues. We are privileged to have the Delta Centre in Carlow. I do not know if our guests are aware of the facility. My nephew attends the centre, as do...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Potential Double Standards in Protections for Surrogate Mothers in Domestic Arrangements: Discussion (26 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank Professor Golombok. The research was fascinating in the sense that it was so positive. Becoming a parent in an unconventional way does not make one less capable of loving one’s children. I believe the research was really important, and its communication is so important. Professor Golombok said the study covered children born at the millennium and followed them up to the age...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Potential Double Standards in Protections for Surrogate Mothers in Domestic Arrangements: Discussion (26 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Many of my questions have been asked already. I am also of the firm belief that the legislation really needs to go through this time. There has been such uncertainty over the past few years and for the children and families, we need to give stability and certainty. When speaking with Professor Susan Golombok, I felt the research on parenting and child adjustment in surrogacy families was...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Potential Double Standards in Protections for Surrogate Mothers in Domestic Arrangements: Discussion (26 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It does. I thank Professor Madden.