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Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Issues relating to International Surrogacy Arrangements and Achieving Parental Recognition: Discussion (28 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Absolutely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Issues relating to International Surrogacy Arrangements and Achieving Parental Recognition: Discussion (28 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Where do the witnesses see their big challenges? In fairness to all the witnesses, in their remits they are experts in their particular fields. Where would they see for us as legislators, who are trying to get this fairness and legislation through, the biggest challenges within the different Departments or even within their own remit? Timing is a big issue for us.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Issues relating to International Surrogacy Arrangements and Achieving Parental Recognition: Discussion (28 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: One thing I have learned from this committee is that communication and how we speak about issues is very important. As one guest said, words matter. I have learned we have to be mindful as legislators that we have proper wording and communication. Communication is the key. How we communicate as legislators, and how the Departments communicate, matters. In that way, people will believe...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Issues relating to International Surrogacy Arrangements and Achieving Parental Recognition: Discussion (28 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is about getting a system there because communication is vital. That is one of the areas we need to consider.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Issues relating to International Surrogacy Arrangements and Achieving Parental Recognition: Discussion (28 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The parents may not be aware they ought to contact the Department. That is on both sides.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Issues relating to International Surrogacy Arrangements and Achieving Parental Recognition: Discussion (28 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: To clarify-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Issues relating to International Surrogacy Arrangements and Achieving Parental Recognition: Discussion (28 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Absolutely but-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Issues relating to International Surrogacy Arrangements and Achieving Parental Recognition: Discussion (28 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Absolutely and we know everyone is doing a great job, and I have seen it with the witnesses, but the issue is that with this legislation we need a lot more communication with regard to surrogacy and those involved. I hope this will be part of the legislation. Everyone is doing their best and that is not in question. I stand over that when people are dealing with a lot of Departments, a...

Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I agree with the previous speakers. Based on all our meetings and from listening to Professor Conor O'Mahony, these amendments are very important. They are amendments we had looked for and I welcome them. It is important for people to know that the Minister is going to make provision for a tracing inquiry to be launched. The timeframe is another huge issue that the Minister is addressing....

Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (27 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I agree with the three speakers and with the Minister. This was probably one of the most important issues that we raised on Committee Stage. Again, all information was crucial here. That is the one issue we were all firm on, as the Minister was himself. He has given that commitment, that people who access their information can get all their information or, as the Minister said, if they...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ambulance Service (26 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State. The issues I wish to raise are intertwined. I have raised previously the need for a proper ambulance in Carlow with the Minister. While I appreciate having the opportunity to speak to the Minister of State again, the last time I was here I was told Carlow was second on a priority list for a new ambulance base. My understanding is that is true, but that...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ambulance Service (26 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State for her comprehensive answer. I welcome the increase in the number of ambulance paramedics. I can speak on behalf of the crew in Carlow in terms of the excellent work that is being done across the country. All have done marvellous work. It is important that Carlow is not forgotten and that there are enough staff in the south-east region, including paramedics....

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: As the Taoiseach knows, from 1 May, the south east will have a technological university with five campuses, 20,000 students and 6,000 graduates per year. This is absolutely excellent and will be a game changer for Carlow. We have two excellent colleges at Carlow IT. I compliment the Taoiseach and the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Deputy Harris...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (26 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 146. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagements that he has had with public transport providers on combatting antisocial behaviour on public transport services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21090/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Support Services (26 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 211. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the most recent occasion on which the IDA visited County Carlow; the number of new jobs that have been created by the IDA in the past 12 months in County Carlow; the steps it is taking to attract companies to the county; when a new site visit is to be expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20943/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Appointments (26 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 212. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the recruitment of a full-time replacement as South East Regional Manager; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20944/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (26 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 453. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the Carlow town bus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21199/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (26 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 576. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress of the Office of Public Works project at Carlow castle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20945/22]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Organisation of Working Time (Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the witnesses. I am fully supportive of paid leave for employees who are victims of domestic violence. Over the last two years, during the pandemic, we have seen a significant increase, which has been an eye-opener. We have to be mindful that men, too, can be in that situation, as colleagues and I see. The witnesses spoke of many barriers, including rural transport, housing,...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Organisation of Working Time (Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Well done.