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Weather-Related Supports for Farmers: Statements (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: ...that down the line consumers will be hit by the cost of potatoes, for example. There will be a lack of potatoes which means the farmers will be on a non-competitive footing straight away. The land is still wet so a lot of work still cannot be done. Although the weather has been better in recent days, thank God, and there are a lot more tractors on the road. I have seen in recent...

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

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: ...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 knows, I would not come here without asking...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Student Accommodation (30 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: ...East Technological University, SETU, strategy plan, which was launched this month. St. Patrick's in Carlow, which is the other college involved, is the second oldest third level institution in Ireland and a leader in education. The future is bright in the south east, particularly for Carlow-Kilkenny, but as the Minister of State can tell, we need to consider student accommodation in...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: ...O'Brien, and the Tánaiste about this matter later today, but will the Taoiseach indicate whether the State will consider taking shares in companies that deliver rapid-build houses throughout Ireland on State land? These companies have the expertise that the State no longer has. Does the Taoiseach remember when foresight was displayed in this Chamber years ago with regard the ESB and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Child Abuse (31 Jan 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: ..., From texts that once offered, To reveal in ancient times, A shared space, Of love and care, Above all for the stranger. Mick says that today he and others feel like a stranger in their own land. The continual refusal to publish the truth of the organisation acts as a further abuse, not a historical one, but is seared into their everyday lives. He says that once again, they feel...

National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (18 Oct 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: ...investment in tourism cannot come quickly enough for tourism businesses in my constituency. For the information of the House, Carlow once served as the administrative capital of the Lordship of Ireland under King Edward III from 1361 to 1374. So I can say with confidence, we were once the capital of this fair land. Yet we lag behind other counties when it comes to spend. Carlow is the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Renewable Energy Generation (14 Jul 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 25. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the work that he is undertaking to support farmers who wish to generate renewable energy on their land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38545/22]

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

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: ...that refers to the south east. I have since found out that there is a national list and I am finding it very difficult to find out where Carlow is on that. The HSE estates unit is committed to land at Kelvin Grove for a new build, which is important. I want to find out about the capital plan and funding for drawings or design. Is there an update on that?. As the Minister of State...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ambulance Service (16 Feb 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: ...a virtual meeting with An Taoiseach recently to highlight just how serious the situation is. I will give a little bit of the background. My understanding is the HSE is committed to a parcel of land called Kelvin Grove for the National Ambulance Service, NAS, to get a design 2 ambulance base. However, the money is not committed and I seek an update on that. I am committed to...

Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (8 Dec 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: ...have a plan in place to bring back our children to this country when they want to come and encourage them. Instead of that there is obstacle after obstacle. There are huge issues. In rural Ireland where there are farming communities, two sons and a daughter might want to build on the family land but every time there is an issue and they are told they cannot live here or they cannot be...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ambulance Service (4 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: ...that was to be changed. According to our capital plan, which was great, Holy Angels Day Care Centre will get its new build on what is called the Kelvin Grove site in Carlow town, which is HSE land. We then received word that the ambulance base would be built in Kelvin Grove as part of that plan. Again, there has been no clear confirmation of anything that will happen. This situation...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (7 Oct 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: ...making that change, although it is slow change. I am delighted to be part of my own group in Carlow. I welcome the fact that the Minister has been asking the local authorities to review the lands that formerly housed mother and baby homes to prevent unsuitable development from proceeding. That is important. We must treat sites with delicacy, as we are doing. I am aware that the...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): National Monuments (23 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: ...good news that the Minister of State will be coming to Carlow. We have many projects to show him. To give him some background, Carlow served as the administrative capital of the lordship of Ireland under King Edward III from 1361 to 1374, so it can be said with confidence that we were once the capital of this fair land. Carlow Castle had survived largely intact until an attempt to...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (9 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: ...Deputy Chris Andrews - to discuss why the GAA was granted an exemption to play the minor and under-20 inter-county championship and why this exemption was not extended to the under-19 League of Ireland; (3) Deputy Jennifer Whitmore - to discuss changes by the archdiocese of Dublin to the sibling-first school admissions policy and its impact on Wicklow families; (4) Deputy Bernard J. Durkan...

Brexit and Business: Statements (7 Oct 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: ...in Ireland and is, therefore, the most exposed sector to any negative economic impact of the UK Brexit decision. Farmers have done much for this country since the first settlers farmed our lands years ago. We cannot forget them. Farmers need a dedicated examination of Brexit risks. At present, beef farmers are living without any certainty on beef prices or markets. There have been...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (21 Jul 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: ...for children with a range of disabilities. They are in urgent need of a school. Holy Angels school has been on the priority list for a new build for more than five years. The HSE has made land available at Kelvin Grove for the new centre and I would like to know if any detailed delivery plan for the new building is being set out because this has been going on too long. I am...

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (20 Feb 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: ...the people's will with equal rights and equal opportunity for every citizen". We must work together across all parties and none to bring about real, tangible change for the good people of this land. We, the elected Members of this noble House, must put as our priority the good people of this country and act in their interest in the formation of this Government. We must get to work doing...

Seanad: Microbeads (Prohibition) Bill 2019: Second Stage (17 Dec 2019)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: ...part of a legislator's work but actual legislation and the shaping of it is by far the most important job here, and we need to ensure we do our job on such an important Bill. While I would welcome Ireland leading the way in the EU and following the US to ban these pollutants, I would like to know more about our enforcement. If we do ban their use, will there be inducements or...

Seanad: International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Statements (4 Dec 2019)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: No bother. I asked for and got permission from the mother. There are no supports for children with a tracheal tube in Ireland. The local community has, as usual, been faultless with its support but these families should not have to do this. Nobody should be in such circumstances where they need to be fighting for this. Access to rehabilitation can offer the best chance of recovery for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Services for People with Disabilities (28 Nov 2019)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: ...day care centre, Carlow has been on the priority list for a new school building for more than five years now. The Government, however, has not yet delivered on this building. The HSE has made land available at Kelvin Grove for the new centre and I wish to know if there is a detailed delivery plan for the new school. I am concerned that the site at Kelvin Grove, which is on the vacant...