Results 341-360 of 4,467 for speaker:Jennifer Murnane O'Connor

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Qualifications (30 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 80. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps that are being taken to address teacher recruitment issues in primary and post-primary schools; what actions are being taken to recognise foreign-based qualifications of teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52733/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (30 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 108. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to provide an update on the provision of ASD classes in County Carlow; specifically, the provision of an ASD class in a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52732/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (30 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 199. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on passport provision to applicants from County Carlow to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50035/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (30 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 228. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade what action Ireland is taking in relation to Russia's unlawful deportation and transfer to Russia of Ukrainian children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50036/23]

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2023: Motion (29 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: In accordance with Standing Order 80(2), the division is deferred until the weekly division time this evening.

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2023: Motion (29 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank Deputy Barry. We now have the Regional Group and Deputy Lowry, who has five minutes.

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2023: Motion (29 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank Deputy Lowry. There will now be three speakers from the Rural Independent Group and they will have five minutes between them.

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2023: Motion (29 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Now we have Solidarity-People Before Profit. Are Deputies Paul Murphy and Barry sharing time?

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: My thoughts remain with the young children and the crèche workers who were so viciously assaulted and attacked on Thursday, and the children, carers, families and friends caring for them. I welcome the swift actions of the delivery driver, the parents present, the school staff and the staff of the Rotunda. I welcome the ongoing major Garda operation in Dublin city centre, which has...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Child Poverty (28 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I welcome the first cross-government report on the budget measures to reduce child poverty and promote child well-being. While progress on the six areas identified in the child poverty and well-being programme has been made, there are huge issues. I welcome DEIS and huge money has been invested in schools but almost half of children living in poverty have little access to these supports as...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Child Poverty (28 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an overview of the report published by his Department on 14 November 2023 on how budget 2024 dealt with child poverty and child well-being. [50712/23]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The 16 days of activism against gender-based violence campaign began this weekend on 25 November, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. It runs until 10 December, which is Human Rights Day. The campaign calls for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls. Everyone has the right to be free from violence. Much work is going on in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (28 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 617. To ask the Minister for Health if PCR testing centres or free PCR tests will be made available to the public given a recent uptick in infections and hospital admissions (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52217/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I welcomed recent developments on the retained firefighters. However, I have been contacted by several firefighters who are about to retire. They are calling for a temporary moratorium so long-serving firefighters can stay on past 60 years. Many fit and highly experienced personnel are having to retire as we speak and have to go on the dole when they should be allowed to stay on. When it...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Universal Social Charge (23 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 113. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of earners in County Carlow who will benefit from the USC reductions announced in budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51208/23]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Economic Data (23 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I know there have been challenges but I have great faith in the Minister. He has found a good balance and while there have been huge challenges, he is finding the best way forward. My understanding is that the planning and development Bill landed with the committee this week. That is a very welcome move, by the way. I will ask the Minister about capital projects and, as the Minister...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Economic Data (23 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I have been found out.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (23 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 38. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the action being taken by the IDA and Enterprise Ireland to support new businesses and jobs in Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51224/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Regional Development (23 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 64. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on progress in the south-east regional enterprise plan; the funding for the plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51223/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (23 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 102. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons in County Carlow claiming the rent tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51207/23]