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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: From Accessibility to Universal Design: Discussion (14 Oct 2021)

Seán Canney: I thank everybody for their contributions. I was present for the opening remarks but I had to go to the Dáil Chamber and have just been back for ten minutes. It is interesting for me, with my background in construction and quantity surveying, to hear the contributions. I was taken by Mr. Cunningham's comment that it is easier to build it right first rather than having to retrofit or...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: From Accessibility to Universal Design: Discussion (14 Oct 2021)

Seán Canney: I have one other question relating to the housing adaptation grant scheme run by local authorities. There is a major demand for that now because as people age, mobility issues become part of normal life. We are good at doing a bathroom and getting it up to standard but apart from that, rooms must be adapted and doors must be widened. Should the amount available be increased to help,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: From Accessibility to Universal Design: Discussion (14 Oct 2021)

Seán Canney: I thank the Ms Egan.

Citizens' Assembly on Gender Equality: Statements (20 Oct 2021)

Seán Canney: I am sharing time with Deputy Verona Murphy. Because of the topic, she is having eight minutes and I am having five minutes.

Citizens' Assembly on Gender Equality: Statements (20 Oct 2021)

Seán Canney: I call that gender balance. I am delighted to speak on the subject this evening. I spoke earlier with the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, about another subject, namely, autism. This is an issue the Citizens' Assembly has brought to the fore. As a previous speaker said, having a report is one thing, but implementing it to make change happen is the challenge. Sometimes the challenge can cost...

Citizens' Assembly on Gender Equality: Statements (20 Oct 2021)

Seán Canney: She now has seven and a half minutes, so I will leave it at that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (21 Oct 2021)

Seán Canney: I thank Mr. O'Reilly and Ms Kenny for their forthrightness this morning, which has been a revelation. Sadly, since I got into national politics, which is coming up to six years ago now, I have dealt with similar cases on a weekly basis in my constituency office. The first time I sat on this committee I said there are things going on that we should not be proud of as politicians and we must...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Aquaculture Industry (19 Oct 2021)

Seán Canney: 275. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans for the development of Cong Hatchery and associated facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50645/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (19 Oct 2021)

Seán Canney: 308. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Bus Éireann X20 route serving the towns and villages Oranmore, Craughwell, Loughrea and Ballinasloe, County Galway, will be reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50374/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Facilities (19 Oct 2021)

Seán Canney: 556. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress that is being made on the installation of a lift at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50644/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (19 Oct 2021)

Seán Canney: 768. To ask the Minister for Health when chiropody services will be made available in Athenry, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50637/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chairperson Designate of the DAA: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Seán Canney: I have been listening for the past two hours. It is a very interesting discussion. I thank Mr Cullinane and Mr. Geoghegan for being here today. I am deputising today for my colleague Deputy Michael Lowry. One might ask, why is a guy from Galway coming in here to talk about the airport in Dublin. When we talk about connectivity and aviation policy, it affects everybody on this island....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chairperson Designate of the DAA: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Seán Canney: I thank Mr. Geoghegan.

Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 Nov 2021)

Seán Canney: I compliment Deputy Harkin on bringing forward this very timely Bill. I am very disappointed at the Minister of State's reply. To defer this for nine months is not the way to do this business. During the week - I think it was last Monday - we were at the launch of the Greenify home improvement loan product by some credit unions. The Minister of State was there and spoke. It was very...

Finance Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Nov 2021)

Seán Canney: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Finance Bill. There are some very good directional changes in this budget, first towards the idea of making it more beneficial to work than not to work, that is, to make work pay. It is important that the universal social charge has been adjusted to try to create that difference between not working and working in order that people will feel they can...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (2 Nov 2021)

Seán Canney: 212. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that at least 40 trained driving instructors working in driving test centres are at risk of being let go as their contracts may not be renewed as they do not have permanent employment and this will put pressure on the entire testing system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52944/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (2 Nov 2021)

Seán Canney: 254. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider a reduction in the rate of VAT for music and live entertainment performers from 23% to 9% to realign with the hospitality sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52080/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Funding (2 Nov 2021)

Seán Canney: 401. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the fund available in 2022 for the farm plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53193/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Services (2 Nov 2021)

Seán Canney: 576. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to increase the means threshold for disabled persons when the income of their spouse is taken into account when assessing disability allowance applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52084/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Services (2 Nov 2021)

Seán Canney: 577. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on whether it is fair to include the income of a spouse when assessing applications for disability allowance in view of the additional costs that disabled persons encounter in their daily lives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52086/21]