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Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Statements (10 Jul 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Domestic, sexual and gender-based violence is a major problem in society that affects many women and children. The Government and the Minister are committed to tackling it. The Government is delivering on the commitments in the zero-tolerance strategy to achieve a society in which sexual violence and the toxic attitudes that fuel it are not accepted. Since taking office, the Minister has...

Seanad: National Drugs Strategy: Statements (8 Jul 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank everyone for the good wishes. I am delighted to be here in my role as Minister of State, particularly as it relates to the new drugs strategy. I want to work with everyone here. I can see the passion Senators have, and I have it, too. Every day, I see families who have been affected by drugs. I have learned a lot more since becoming Minister of State. I am working with all of...

Biodiversity Week: Statements (21 May 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: We can all see how passionate the Minister of State is about National Biodiversity Week. I am pleased to follow my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan, and to join this important discussion as we mark National Biodiversity Week. It is a key moment in our national calendar when we reflect on, celebrate and, most important, act to protect and restore Ireland's...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (14 May 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I understand the challenges. I know there is significant demand for residential placements at a level which consistently exceeds supply. We are living longer and we need to do more. I can assure the Deputy that the Government is committed to funding and to working on this. Challenges in providing these services include workforce challenges that apply to all specialist disability...

Seanad: National Biodiversity Week: Statements (14 May 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Yes. Like other speakers, I pay tribute to the work done by Senator Noonan. It is important to highlight that too. I know the work he has done because I worked with him over the previous few years. I thank him for his work. I also thank Senator Nelson Murray's father-in-law, who was ahead of his time.

Seanad: National Biodiversity Week: Statements (14 May 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I mentioned Carlow-Kilkenny all of the time when I was here. There will be a focus on bees, pollinators, trees, woodlands, rivers and water quality, etc. The staff at Kilkenny Castle give tips to gardeners on growing wildflowers and supporting pollinators. Walks and other initiatives are important. I could go on all day about places like Altamont Gardens in County Carlow. It is important...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Obesity Levels (13 May 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: A Healthy Weight for Ireland, the Obesity Policy and Action Plan (OPAP), was launched in September 2016 under the auspices of the Healthy Ireland Framework (Healthy Ireland: A Framework for Improved Health and Wellbeing 2013-2025). OPAP covers a 10-year period up to 2025 and aims to reverse obesity trends, prevent associated health risks, and reduce the overall burden for individuals,...

The Future of Healthcare for Longer, Healthier Lives: Statements (26 Feb 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I, too, am delighted to be here tonight. Like the Minister and Minister of State, we also have been listening to all the concerns. There are very serious concerns here that we are committed to working on over the next few years. Investment in cancer care was one of the concerns that was brought up. I assure Members the Government is committed to improving cancer care, ensuring better...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Children with Disabilities - UNCRPD Article 7: Discussion (16 Oct 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: ...-making Action Plan 2024-2028 was published earlier this year. Can the witnesses discuss how this action plan might support the creation of stand-alone children's DPOs? I know about all the work the witnesses are doing and I want to compliment them. How does their organisation identify and include groups that may be under-represented? That is something that has come to my attention,...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (8 Oct 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: .... All of us have housing issues around the country. I can only speak about County Carlow. The rents now are extraordinary and people are finding them so hard. We are looking at from €1,600 to €1,700, which is a lot of money. The reason is lack of supply. Carlow is now a university town and while this is brilliant and we welcome it, we need more houses. Recently, the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Industrial Development (11 Jul 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I will take the opportunity to contribute in view of the fact that the Minister and Minister of State are present. It is important that everybody works together. I want to speak about the IDA Ireland park in Carlow. It is one of the most beautiful buildings in the country but, unfortunately, there are no tenants in it yet. I have been working with the chamber of commerce and Carlow...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (10 Jul 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: That is very strong. I agree with the Minister of State. We have nine CHOs. With regard to Carlow and Kilkenny, all the districts are changing. Who is the HSE accountable to? As other Deputies have said, the system is not functioning. There is no functional system. I can speak only about my own area, Carlow–Kilkenny. I thank the Minister of State for her work and commitment....

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2024: Second Stage (9 Jul 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Absolutely. A 51-week tenancy does not suit most students, including post-graduate and medical students. As more and more landlords look for such agreements, we need to put in place rules now to keep everything fair. Most students study during college terms and then take work during the summer months, which subsidises their education. They work to help to pay for their education, which...

Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (2 Jul 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Like previous speakers, I would like to welcome the increase in the number of judges in the Court of Appeal, which is important. The most important element of the Bill is that the amendments reach across many aspects of people's lives and have the potential to make significant changes. The Minister spoke about night crime, which is worrying. We have to make sure that we have enough...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Approach to Day Services: Discussion (29 May 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank Delta Centre, Ability West and the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers for being here. As a Carlow woman, I know the Delta Centre very well and work with Mr. Meany and his team a lot. My nephew attends day services there and he is my godson. I have a first cousin there as well so I am very much aware of the Delta Centre. I have met Mr. Meany on several occasions to...

Housing for All: Statements (21 May 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Okay, that is fine. Thank you. I thank the Minister for coming to Carlow last week. Carlow is one of many rural towns and counties where I always say that while we always need more housing, we are doing very well. It is always important we recognise the work that has been done. We have seen it in the past four years of the Government. More houses have been built than in the previous...

Delivering Universal Healthcare: Statements (15 May 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I welcome universal healthcare. It is important, but I want to talk about the basic issues I face every day in my clinics. I have people with full medical cards coming in to me with some doctors charging them for their blood tests. I also have people applying for a grant. When people are aged 66 or over, they can apply to Carlow County Council for a housing adaptation grant or a grant for...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (14 May 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I want to raise the issue of children receiving substandard services in children's disability network teams, CDNTs, in Carlow. I was disappointed to read in a response to a parliamentary question I submitted that the HSE has delayed a new children's service facility in Carlow which was to be the new home for the CDNT. Part of that was to include the Holy Angels centre. A funding...

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2024: Second Stage (14 May 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: ...Bill, which it is of utmost importance. It provides for the amendment of two Acts, namely, the Health Act 2007 and the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act 2009. The Bill gives new enforcement powers to the Chief Inspector of Social Services, including the power to issue compliance notices to enhance compliance with regulation in residential care homes and further protect residents. That is...

Progressing Special Education Provision: Statements (9 May 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The portfolio of special education is so important. It is a role that directly impacts on the lives of countless individuals with diverse needs and, as such, it demands full-time dedication to ensure effective policy development, implementation and support for those who rely on the special education services. There are enormous issues with special education and the Minister of State will...