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Extension of Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (29 May 2024)

Seán Canney: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this proposal. I too have a concern that we are pushing the can down the road for another six months. That is of very little use to people who have invested in outdoor facilities and amenities. The hospitality sector and publicans who have made that investment are going from six-month to six-month periods, wondering whether they will have to take...

EU Directive: Motion (29 May 2024)

Seán Canney: I call on Deputy Pringle from the Independent Group.

Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)

Seán Canney: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate I was reflecting on the fact that this is the first time I have been involved in a debate on this very important issue of neutrality since 2016, when I came into the House first, so I thank People Before Profit for bringing the motion forward. Neutrality has been treasured by our State since its foundation on the basis that we had made...

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

Seán Canney: I can see that Ability West has great services across the county in places like Mountbellew, Headford, Tuam or wherever you go. Ability West has a good name for delivering services. I am sure every other organisation has the same thing. If there is smoke coming out of the back of the engine, where are we going? Do we need to replace the engine? We need to do something with it. That is a...

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

Seán Canney: On that, how will Delta Centre get the resources behind it? When Ms Morrissey Forde says that, what does that mean?

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

Seán Canney: Is Delta Centre CLG not getting enough funding?

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

Seán Canney: On that point, I want to read out what was said. What was said was that it is important to remember that as these are private employers, and as such, the Government has no authority or ability to change the terms and conditions for these workers. At the same time, is Delta Centre CLG being told it cannot do certain things?

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

Seán Canney: So really the parity between the sections 38 and 39 is not on the agenda for the Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly?

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

Seán Canney: If a salary equal to it could be offered-----

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

Seán Canney: What kind of percentage increase would be needed?

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

Seán Canney: No. How much does the overall budget have to go up?

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

Seán Canney: That is a 15% addition to the budget.

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

Seán Canney: What budget is currently given?

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

Seán Canney: A 15% addition is €1.5million. What is Ability West's budget?

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

Seán Canney: Ability West would need 50% more.

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

Seán Canney: It must be disappointing each year when the budget is received.

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

Seán Canney: I thank the Chair and welcome the witnesses. Carla was here and Paul is here now. There has been a lot of talk I have listened to, and I was listening on the monitor before I came to the committee room, about resources, under-resourcing and this type of thing. The witnesses talked about the section 38 organisations and section 39 organisations. I have a reply from the Minister for Finance...