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Wed, 18 May 2022
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Health Services
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
298. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the estimated full-year cost to fund a public awareness campaign in relation to cardiovascular disease in women, including prevention and symptom presentation. [25201/22]
Tue, 17 May 2022
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Cabinet Committees
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
18. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the housing and infrastructure unit of his Department. [24572/22]
Tue, 17 May 2022
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Ukraine War
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
103. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection her Department’s supports for Ukrainian nationals post-arrival; the number of PPS numbers allocated by age and gender in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24674/22]
Tue, 17 May 2022
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Social Welfare Benefits
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
120. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection the supports that are in place to assist victims of domestic violence to access rent supplement; the number accessing the supplement; the number of refusals; the number applying for associated supports under the supplementary welfare supports by county to date in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24673/22]
Thu, 12 May 2022
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Disadvantaged Status
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
92. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Education the status of the roll-out of the expansion of delivering equality of opportunity in schools, DEIS, as committed to in Budget 2022 particularly in view of recent new allocations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23545/22]
Thu, 12 May 2022
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State Examinations
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
96. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Education if her Department has engaged with the State Examinations Commission to ensure that reasonable accommodations be made at State examinations for a particular provision for students with epilepsy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23544/22]
Tue, 10 May 2022
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Passport Services
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
116. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs 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]
Thu, 5 May 2022
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Departmental Reports
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
12. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media 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]
Thu, 5 May 2022
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Online Safety
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
39. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the status of recruitment of an Online Safety Commissioner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22116/22]
Wed, 4 May 2022
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Cabinet Committees
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
21. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [20348/22]
Thu, 28 Apr 2022
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Air Quality
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
151. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department will provide for an exemption for the burning of coal for organisations that have heritage vehicle, such as steam engines (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21539/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Public Transport
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
146. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport 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]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Enterprise Support Services
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
211. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and 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]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Departmental Appointments
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
212. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and 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]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Bus Services
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
453. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the status of the Carlow town bus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21199/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Office of Public Works
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
576. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked 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]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Victim Support Services
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
1290. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice the action that has been taken to date in implementing each of the recommendations of the Review of Protections for Vulnerable Witnesses in the Investigation and Prosecution of Sexual Offences published by her Department in 2020, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20361/22]
Thu, 7 Apr 2022
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Enterprise Policy
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
7. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the south-east regional enterprise plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18808/22]
Thu, 7 Apr 2022
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Regional Development
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
43. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the funding that is being provided for Regional Enterprise Plans in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18809/22]
Tue, 5 Apr 2022
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Departmental Policies
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
109. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will report on the progress she has made in delivering the Our Rural Future policy. [18044/22]
Tue, 5 Apr 2022
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Regeneration Projects
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
116. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if there is a timeline for when town regeneration officers will be appointed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18043/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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Domestic Violence
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
74. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice the actions she will take to support the establishment of a women's refuge in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16234/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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Family Law Cases
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
104. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in implementing recommendations of the Report of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice and Equality on Reform of the Family Law System; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16235/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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School Enrolments
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
444. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Education if, in the case of schools refusing enrolment access to student applicants, the correspondence should state clearly that they have been placed on a waiting list or that they may not be accepted at all, but in order to pursue a section 29 appeal, they must first ask the school to review its decision (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16494/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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Education Policy
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
445. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Education if the situation of a person (details supplied) will be examined; if her Department will intervene to ensure that provision is made for such children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16495/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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Child and Family Agency
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
505. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the amount spent on services for families experiencing relationship and marital breakdown by Tusla between 2014 and 2021; the amounts as a percentage of the Tusla annual budget for each year; the way this compares with the proportion of annual budget spent on services for families experiencing relationship and marital breakdown by Tusla in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16041/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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An Garda Síochána
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
568. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice if a contract for works on Leighlinbridge Garda station has been awarded by the Office of Public Works; if a date for when the rural station in County Carlow will be reopened is available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11270/22]
Thu, 24 Mar 2022
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Ukraine War
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
28. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is satisfied with the level of crèche facilities throughout the country; if provision is being made to accommodate early learners fleeing war torn Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15357/22]
Thu, 24 Mar 2022
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Adoption Services
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
66. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if records for the former Carlow Mother and Baby Home, Carlow Maternity Hospital and a home (details supplied) are held by either the Adoption Authority of Ireland and or Tusla; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15356/22]
Thu, 24 Mar 2022
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Passport Services
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
122. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of additional staff that have joined the Passport Office to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15038/22]
Thu, 24 Mar 2022
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Passport Services
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
152. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of passport applications by persons in counties Carlow and Kilkenny that are currently outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15039/22]
Thu, 24 Mar 2022
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Youth Services
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
302. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the progress he has made in establishing a national youth assembly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8763/22]
Thu, 24 Mar 2022
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Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
303. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of subject access requests, SARs, received by his Department seeking personal information contained in the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation archive; the number of those that were successfully responded to; if he will update on the barrier with respect to access to health information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15302/22]
Thu, 24 Mar 2022
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Equality Issues
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
304. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the way he intends to proceed with regard to the next national LGBTI+ inclusion strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15303/22]
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
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Social Welfare Benefits
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
16. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to review the means testing of carer’s allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14824/22]
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
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State Pensions
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
48. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of the report of the Pensions Commission including their proposals to remove the PRSI exemption on supplementary pensions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14825/22]
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
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Vaccination Programme
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
891. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the updated timeline regarding the HIQA health technology assessment on a varicella vaccine; the frequency with which he is updated on the assessment process; if the assessment will be completed in 2022; if his Department is planning and budgeting for the addition of the varicella vaccine to the national immunisation programme in 2023, subject to a favourable health technology assessment outcome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14243/22]
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
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Vaccination Programme
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
892. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the number of doses of the pneumococcal vaccine PPV23 that have been administered for free to persons over 65 years of age and at-risk groups in each of the years 2018 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14244/22]
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
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Vaccination Programme
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
893. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Health his plans to revisit SI No. 449/2015 relating to the administration of vaccines by pharmacists; if he will increase the number of vaccines permitted to be used by qualified pharmacists; if he has undertaken a review to assess the other vaccines that could be permitted to be used by qualified pharmacists; if he has reviewed the number and types of vaccines permitted to be administered by qualified pharmacists in other European Union states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14245/22]
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
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Vaccination Programme
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
894. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if he will consider extending the free pneumococcal vaccine programme for persons over 65 years of age and at-risk groups to community pharmacies; if he has undertaken a cost benefit analysis of the extension of the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14246/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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State Examinations
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
107. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Education the supports in place for junior certificate and leaving certificate 2022 students recognising the disruption to their education due to Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13489/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Education Policy
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
144. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Education the status of the development of a new digital strategy for schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13490/22]
Tue, 8 Mar 2022
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Further and Higher Education
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
73. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the progress that has been made regarding the integration of Carlow College, St. Patrick's, into the higher education system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12758/22]
Tue, 8 Mar 2022
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Special Educational Needs
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
91. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the way supports for students with disabilities in further and higher education aligns with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12759/22]
Tue, 8 Mar 2022
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State Examinations
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
333. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Education the status of the alternate sitting of the leaving certificate examinations in 2022; if the categories of serious illness have been finalised; if the stakeholder engagement process on this matter has begun; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12635/22]
Thu, 3 Mar 2022
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Departmental Funding
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
69. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport if he will report his work to promote active travel in County Carlow [12098/22]
Thu, 3 Mar 2022
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Housing Provision
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
178. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will report on the provision of social and affordable housing in County Carlow. [12099/22]
Tue, 1 Mar 2022
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Office of Public Works
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
103. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the funding being allocated by the Office of Public Works for its projects at Carlow Castle and Carlow courthouse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11269/22]
Tue, 1 Mar 2022
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Regeneration Projects
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
339. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the regeneration works at St. Patrick's Park Rathangan, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10872/22]
Tue, 1 Mar 2022
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Departmental Data
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
451. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Education the number of applications received for assisted technology for students in primary school in each of the years 2017 to 2021, inclusive; the number which were successful; the average length of time the process took; the budget allocated to this specific assistance scheme; the funding allocated to each school in each year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10873/22]
Tue, 1 Mar 2022
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Hospital Facilities
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
619. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the status of the rebuild and refurbishment of the lakeview unit at Naas General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10871/22]
Thu, 24 Feb 2022
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Broadcasting Sector
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
8. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the status of the establishment of the media commission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10439/22]
Thu, 24 Feb 2022
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Sport and Recreational Development
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
53. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the status of efforts to bridge the gaps in participation in sport by women and persons with disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10438/22]
Thu, 24 Feb 2022
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Student Travel Card
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
207. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport if there is a refund procedure for student card holders, who are charged full travel prices as a result of not presenting their student cards at the time of travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10748/22]
Tue, 22 Feb 2022
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
695. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if the appointment will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9198/22]
Thu, 17 Feb 2022
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Urban Development
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
39. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the way the town centre first policy will support towns across Ireland to restore derelict buildings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8762/22]
Thu, 17 Feb 2022
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An Garda Síochána
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
100. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8558/22]
Thu, 17 Feb 2022
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Crime Prevention
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
109. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice if new initiatives will be taken to combat rural crime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8557/22]
Wed, 16 Feb 2022
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Cabinet Committees
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
21. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on social affairs and equality is next due to meet. [6693/22]
Tue, 15 Feb 2022
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Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
118. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the status of the construction of a new facility (details supplied) in County Carlow to replace the outdated prefabricated facility which is home to the support services of mentally and physically disabled children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7829/22]
Tue, 15 Feb 2022
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Ambulance Service
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
121. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Health when County Carlow will have an ambulance base which is fit for purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7830/22]
Tue, 15 Feb 2022
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
647. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if sections 10 and 39 funded services will be recognised in the Covid recognition payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7479/22]
Tue, 15 Feb 2022
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
648. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if general practitioner practice receptionists will be recognised in the Covid recognition payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7480/22]
Tue, 15 Feb 2022
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Primary Care Centres
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
649. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the status of the primary care centre in Tullow, County Carlow; the timeline for when this facility will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7481/22]
Thu, 10 Feb 2022
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Industrial Development
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
19. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the new IDA facility in County Carlow will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6717/22]
Thu, 10 Feb 2022
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Enterprise Support Services
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
54. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide a report on the Enterprise Ireland supports for jobs and business in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6716/22]
Wed, 9 Feb 2022
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Departmental Functions
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
4. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the housing and infrastructure unit of his Department. [6345/22]
Tue, 8 Feb 2022
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Further and Higher Education
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
64. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will report on the implementation under the Framework for Consent in Higher Education Institutions: Safe, Respectful, Supportive and Positive: Ending Sexual Violence and Harassment in Irish Higher Education Institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6367/22]
Tue, 8 Feb 2022
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Further and Higher Education
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
127. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when the consultation process will open for the new international education strategy; if he will report on the progress of the international education mark; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6366/22]
Thu, 3 Feb 2022
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Social Welfare Benefits
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
74. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to increase the household benefits package given the rising costs of living; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5386/22]
Thu, 3 Feb 2022
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Social Insurance
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
112. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection the strategy in place to ensure that all foster parents in receipt of a foster care allowance can include time spent caring as part of their social insurance record for the State pension (contributory); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5387/22]
Thu, 3 Feb 2022
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Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
153. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of SAR requests received by his Department seeking personal information contained in the Mother and Baby Homes Commission archive; the number of those that were successfully responded to; the number of those that relied upon information contained in the database that was preserved by Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and Certain Related Matters) Records, and Another Matter Act 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5431/22]
Thu, 3 Feb 2022
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Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
192. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of each of the commitments set out in the Action Plan for Survivors and Former Residents of Mother and Baby and County Home Institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5432/22]
Tue, 1 Feb 2022
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Cabinet Committees
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
1. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Covid-19 will meet next. [61982/21]
Tue, 1 Feb 2022
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Cabinet Committees
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
15. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [3619/22]
Tue, 1 Feb 2022
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State Examinations
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
62. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Education her plans to support a hybrid leaving certificate for 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4664/22]
Tue, 1 Feb 2022
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State Examinations
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
138. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Education her plans to provide for students with a serious illness to resit the leaving certificate prior to the CAO results being released; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4665/22]
Tue, 1 Feb 2022
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Road Projects
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
248. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the list of applications being considered by his Department relative to new roads infrastructure in counties Carlow and Kilkenny; the stage each application is at in the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4277/22]
Tue, 1 Feb 2022
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Road Projects
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
249. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport if funding will be allocated for the N24 in County Kilkenny given that the N24 Waterford to Cahir project had been mentioned in the National Development Plan – Project Ireland 2040; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4278/22]
Tue, 1 Feb 2022
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Road Safety
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
250. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport if Transport Infrastructure Ireland has plans to improve safety along the N25 under the Waterford to Glenmore road scheme in County Kilkenny; the current position of his Department and Transport Infrastructure Ireland on the Waterford to Glenmore road scheme; if funding has been allocated for the work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4279/22]
Tue, 1 Feb 2022
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State Examinations
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
456. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Education if a student with epilepsy that experiences a medical emergency such as a seizure immediately before or during a leaving certificate exam and is unable to complete the exam, will be given the opportunity to resit that exam within the same exam cycle or before such a time that CAO offers issue; if she accepts such a provision that has been introduced in recent years for students that experience a bereavement during their exams or test positive for Covid 19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4275/22]
Tue, 1 Feb 2022
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Social Welfare Schemes
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
530. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection if there are plans to meet the increased cost to recipients of the household benefits package in relation to the electricity price increase which came into effect on 1 October 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4276/22]
Thu, 27 Jan 2022
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Gender Balance
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
52. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the progress being made in appointing women to senior diplomatic posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3699/22]
Thu, 27 Jan 2022
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Passport Services
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
66. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of applications for passports from each of the counties of Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford and Waterford that are currently outstanding; the planning that is being done to ensure that there is no repeat of the delays with applications experienced in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3698/22]
Wed, 26 Jan 2022
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Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
2. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Taoiseach the status of the investigation being carried out by the Secretary General of his Department into the leaking of details of the mother and baby homes commission of investigation final report in January 2021. [1874/22]
Tue, 25 Jan 2022
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Energy Conservation
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
169. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for the Environment; Climate and Communications the efforts he is taking to address the long waiting list for the SEAI warmer homes grant; the extent to which Covid-19 has impacted on the waiting list for retrofitting of homes; if there are plans to reduce the 24-month waiting list for grant works to be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2931/22]
Tue, 25 Jan 2022
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Schools Refurbishment
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
360. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Education the number and location of all schools which have applied for emergency works, renovations or extensions to their properties in County Carlow; the number which were granted and denied, respectively or the status of the application since 2019 to date in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2932/22]
Tue, 25 Jan 2022
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Departmental Data
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
402. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of carer’s allowance and carer’s benefit applications made to her Department from County Carlow from 1 January 2018 to date by month; the number of applications that were refused over the same period; the number of appeals to those refusals; the number overturned in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2921/22]
Tue, 25 Jan 2022
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Departmental Data
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
403. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection the percentage of appeals that are won on payments such as pension payments, carer’s allowance and disability and invalidity pensions; the average time for these appeals to be decided upon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2922/22]
Tue, 25 Jan 2022
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Departmental Data
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
404. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons availing of the fuel allowance by main social welfare payment in County Carlow; her plans to extend eligibility for the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2923/22]
Tue, 25 Jan 2022
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Departmental Data
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
405. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of social welfare payments by payment type and county in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2924/22]
Tue, 25 Jan 2022
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Departmental Data
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
406. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment in County Carlow who have transitioned to jobseeker’s payments; the number transitioning from the pandemic unemployment payment to various jobseeker’s terms by week since the payment was first introduced and by either jobseeker’s allowance or jobseeker’s benefit, respectively in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2925/22]
Tue, 25 Jan 2022
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An Garda Síochána
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
474. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice if Garda recruitment is taking place in January 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2926/22]
Tue, 25 Jan 2022
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
528. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on a waiting list for a hospital appointment in County Carlow by age category; the procedure that they are waiting for or assessment and time waiting in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2927/22]
Tue, 25 Jan 2022
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Home Help Service
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
529. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the number of homecare support hours being provided in County Carlow in 2022; the way this compares to 2020 and 2021; the number of persons currently waiting for homecare in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2928/22]
Tue, 25 Jan 2022
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Health Services
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
530. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the current waiting time for the National Gender Service which stands at over two years from the initial referral; his views on the adequacy of this timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2929/22]
Tue, 25 Jan 2022
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Health Services
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
531. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on a waiting list for occupational therapy by CHO, age category and time waiting in tabular form; if his attention has been drawn to lengthy waiting lists countrywide; if there are plans to support those waiting to access a service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2930/22]
Tue, 25 Jan 2022
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Departmental Schemes
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
532. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if a review of the current eligibility framework for the long-term illness scheme including the basis for existing hospital and medication charges will be carried out under commitments given in the Sláintecare Implementation Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2933/22]
Thu, 20 Jan 2022
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
22. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he remains satisfied that adequate measures have been taken in respect of public expenditure and reform to withstand the ongoing impact of Covid-19; if supports for vulnerable sectors will continue in the face of rising Covid-19 infections and the impact this has on several areas of the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1969/22]
Thu, 20 Jan 2022
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Court Accommodation
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
60. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress of the Office of Public Works refurbishment of Carlow courthouse railings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2040/22]