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Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Analysis of the Issues Paper (12 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank Professor O’Mahony very much.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Analysis of the Issues Paper (12 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Yes, that is true.

Consumer Rights Bill 2022: Second Stage (11 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: As previous speakers said, the Bill brings with it a number of positive changes for consumers, including stronger consumer rights, protection and remedies. With the explosion in online trading, digital streaming and downloading and the move away from the high street and local traders, this is so important. Once upon a time, if you wanted to buy a television, you walked to your local main...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Passport Services (10 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I also have huge concerns. At the moment, 438 applications from County Carlow on the system have been flagged for documents that the applicant has yet to submit. That is only Carlow itself and with that is the problem of the timescale. People can be waiting weeks to hear from the Passport Office that their documents are not fully complete and that is really unacceptable. I do not like to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Passport Services (10 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: No, only for information-----

Europe Day: Statements (10 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The 50th anniversary of Ireland's membership of the European Union is a major milestone in our history. Fianna Fáil campaigned for a Yes vote in the referendum on joining the EEC on this day 50 years ago. At the time, 83.1% of the Irish people voted Yes to Europe. It has been great to grow up in the heart of Europe and so many of us cannot remember a time when Ireland was not part of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (10 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 116. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of passport applications from counties Carlow, Kilkenny and Wexford, respectively that are currently outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22982/22]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Foster Care Issues and the Loss of Positive Care Services: Engagement with Tusla (10 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I also thank Tusla for coming here today. There are cases in my area that I am concerned about but that is for another day. Two thirds of the recommendations have been implemented. What about the other third? It is important that we know the scale of that. Foster carers provide an invaluable contribution to the State. They are the people on the front line yet after years of service to...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Foster Care Issues and the Loss of Positive Care Services: Engagement with Tusla (10 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is. Sorry.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Foster Care Issues and the Loss of Positive Care Services: Engagement with Tusla (10 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: They are sorted now. Thank you.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Foster Care Issues and the Loss of Positive Care Services: Engagement with Tusla (10 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank Mr. Gloster.

Accommodation Needs of Those Fleeing Ukraine: Statements (5 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am sorry I missed the Minister of State’s contribution. I was at the national child safety summit in Croke Park. It was an excellent event and well done to all involved, including One in Four. It was an enlightening experience, and this is a matter that must be addressed in the long term. When somebody comes to us for help, the only thing we can do is to offer that help. By the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Reports (5 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 12. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide an update on the Future of the Media Commission report, including when it will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22117/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Reports (5 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: We know the important role that an independent and well-functioning media sector plays. I ask the Minister of State for an update on the Future of the Media Commission report, including when it will be published.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Reports (5 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: As we progress in our discussions on the future of media in Ireland and see progression of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022, which is absolutely vital, it is vitally important that the debate and discussions around this are open and informed. The release of the Future of Media Commission report is a central part of this. I welcome the creation of the Future of Media...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Reports (5 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Yes.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Reports (5 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Minister of State spoke about Carlow and I met a representative of my local radio station last week as Mr. John Purcell was here in Leinster House to visit the Dáil.. One thing that was highlighted was the funding. The Minister of State is aware that local media are vital in rural Ireland. They provide real information in real time and do a great job of fighting wrong information....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Reports (5 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The next few weeks are very important. When the report is published we will have to look at the next steps in terms of actions on its recommendations including a framework. It is very important. We all know now, especially as politicians, that media play a significant role within our own lives and in how we communicate to the public and how our information is received.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Reports (5 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thought I could come back in. I will never not take an opportunity.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Arts Policy (5 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I welcome the funding but I must agree with previous speakers. We were all delighted at Christmas when the Minister, Deputy Catherine Martin, announced funding for the pantomimes. Many had to be cancelled at short notice because of Covid. We have an excellent company in Carlow, Striking Productions. It had to cancel all of its shows, which had been booked out. I met the Minister. A...