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Ombudsman for Children's Initiative on Eliminating Child Poverty and Child Homelessness: Statements (23 Sep 2021)

Pauline Tully: I read with interest the A Better Normal report by the Office of the Ombudsman for Children. There are several points I wish to make regarding the report and what it highlights. It is shameful that there is need for such a report. We are supposed to be a civilised society. Although I am not sure that we can ever eradicate poverty entirely, it is frightening that the report indicates that...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (23 Sep 2021)

Pauline Tully: 96. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will consider reviewing the 50% school bus transport capacity limit that is currently in operation in the post-primary service; if so, the timeframe for any such review; if she will consider a goodwill provision for late applications for the school transport scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45504/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (23 Sep 2021)

Pauline Tully: 164. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the criteria used by the State Examination Board when marking down accredited grades which students were allocated by their teachers in leaving certificate 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45505/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (23 Sep 2021)

Pauline Tully: The Chair, Deputy Moynihan, sends his apologies as he cannot be here this morning, but he may join us remotely at some stage. Apologies have also been received from Senator Higgins. The purpose of today's meeting is to discuss the participation of people with disabilities in political, cultural, community and public life. On behalf of the committee, I extend a warm welcome to Ms Renee...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (23 Sep 2021)

Pauline Tully: I thank Councillor Cronnelly. We have received apologies from Senator Seery Kearney, who unexpectedly cannot attend. I passed on apologies from Senator Higgins at the start of the meeting but she is joining the meeting remotely. I welcome Senator Ruane, who is here to ask questions on behalf of Senator Higgins. Am I right in thinking that Councillor Bailey is under a little bit of time...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (23 Sep 2021)

Pauline Tully: Four members are indicating that they wish to ask questions of the councillor. Is she comfortable to take the four questions together or would she prefer to take them one at a time?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (23 Sep 2021)

Pauline Tully: That is no problem.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (23 Sep 2021)

Pauline Tully: There were lots of questions there. I understand if Ms Bailey wants to come back to the committee with answers at a later stage, as was suggested.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (23 Sep 2021)

Pauline Tully: Senator O'Loughlin and Deputy Cairns have both indicated they wish to ask Councillor Bailey a question. However, I am conscious of time and the fact that many witnesses have not had a chance to speak or answer questions. I also want to give every member an opportunity to ask their questions and receive a response. Therefore, I ask Senator O'Loughlin and Deputy Cairns to ask their question...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (23 Sep 2021)

Pauline Tully: I am sorry to interrupt Dr. Rath, but I ask that we return to our speaking rota. We can then deal with any questions raised. I am conscious of the fact that people have indicated to me that they are under time constraints. I will take speakers in order, and any questions not already asked which you wish to answer, you can do so at that stage. I call Senator Ruane to ask her questions...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (23 Sep 2021)

Pauline Tully: I call on one of the witnesses to respond to some of the questions. We may not have time for all the questions to be answered at this juncture, but as we go on, some of them are bound to be repeated.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (23 Sep 2021)

Pauline Tully: I will move on to Deputy Murnane O'Connor. A number of witnesses have indicated that they wish to speak, but time constraints do not allow for that to happen. As the meeting proceeds, I will take the witnesses in the order in which they have indicated.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (23 Sep 2021)

Pauline Tully: Ms Dempsey-Clifford will address some of those points but her microphone is muted.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (23 Sep 2021)

Pauline Tully: Before I call Ms Costello, I would like to bring in some more speakers. I am conscious of time and the need to give everyone an opportunity to ask questions or comment. I will allow Ms Costello to comment later on all of the questions raised thus far.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (23 Sep 2021)

Pauline Tully: I invite Ms Costello to respond on the questions directed to her.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (23 Sep 2021)

Pauline Tully: Do the members have any further questions or comments? Everybody has had an opportunity to come in. Earlier, I referred to members who had a specific question for Councillor Bailey. If they wish to ask a further question, they can indicate and I will bring them in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (23 Sep 2021)

Pauline Tully: I have to conclude the meeting now. Some people may have thought the it was due to go on for three hours, but that is not happening just yet. The meeting has to conclude now. I thank all our witnesses for coming here and sharing their experiences today. I thank all the members who spoke so well. This was a very interesting and thought-provoking discussion. With the introduction of some...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Sep 2021)

Pauline Tully: HSE representatives attended a meeting of the Joint Committee on Disability Matters in May to discuss the progressing disability services model. They stated that all 91 children's disabilities network teams were to be established by the end of quarter 2, that is, the end of June. We are now nearing the end of quarter 3 and they are not all established. How many of them have been...

Planning and Development (Amendment) (20 per cent Provision of Social and Affordable Housing) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 Sep 2021)

Pauline Tully: I commend my colleague, Deputy Eoin Ó Broin, on bringing forward the Bill. I welcome the fact the Government is not opposing the motion. The Minister says he is going to review it and I hope that will lead to action. The most common issue among my constituents is housing or, I should say, lack of housing, and I know that is the same for practically every Member of this House. ...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Budget 2022 (21 Sep 2021)

Pauline Tully: 33. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider in the context of Budget 2022 introducing a refundable tax credit equivalent to 8.5% of annual rent at a cap €1,500 for tenants in private rental accommodation in the context of a rental crisis that is damaging living standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44883/21]