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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Broadband Infrastructure (4 Feb 2021)

Michael Moynihan: The frustration in the community of Kiskeam is that broadband was initially supposed to be provided by Eir but, for some unknown reason, the village was taken out of the plan. We were told at the time that villages would be on the Eir priority scheme. The Minister of State mentioned that the surveys had started in Ballydesmond, Kiskeam, Umeraboy, Knocknagree, Rineen, Cullen, Coolinarna,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (17 Feb 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 965. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the HSE national renal office statement that in-centre haemodialysis patients should be considered similar to persons aged 65 and older who are residents of long-term care facilities in terms of prioritisation for the first wave of Covid-19 vaccination; if he will place these patients in cohort 1 for vaccination against...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (17 Feb 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 966. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to published data indicating a Covid-19 case mortality rate amongst kidney patients similar to that of residents of long-term care facilities; if he will move them into cohort 1 for Covid-19 vaccination given the particular vulnerability of kidney patients, that is, persons on dialysis and kidney transplant recipients; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (18 Feb 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 300. To ask the Minister for Health his views on claims that the preliminary team assessment falls short of the standard required to deliver a proper assessment of a possible diagnosis of a child and that it is the direct opposite of that planned in the Disability Act 2005; and his further views on assertions that the implementation of the preliminary team assessment has exacerbated an...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (18 Feb 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 301. To ask the Minister for Health his views on claims that preliminary team assessment could be in breach of codes of conduct and ethics set down by the regulator of the sector, CORU; and his views on the assertion that it is unethical to expect clinicians to complete a 90-minute assessment and make a determination of disability. [9246/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Alignment of Special Education Policy with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (23 Feb 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the Minister of State with special responsibility for special needs and inclusion, Deputy Madigan, and the officials from the Department. The Minister of State may call on the officials to speak briefly for clarification during the meeting when a specific or technical point arises. The officials may clarify issues for the committee. Any follow-up questions should be directed to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Alignment of Special Education Policy with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (23 Feb 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Minister of State. Before we commence with questions, it is fair to say that the Covid pandemic of the past 12 months has shone a light on the challenges for parents and children trying to access special education in a wide variety of forums, and on the transport issue. I wish to raise two issues with the Minister of State and hope to have an opportunity before the end of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Alignment of Special Education Policy with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (23 Feb 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I think we have lost Deputy Cairns. I think her microphone is muted.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Alignment of Special Education Policy with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (23 Feb 2021)

Michael Moynihan: Yes, I can.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Alignment of Special Education Policy with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (23 Feb 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I must stick to the time and try to get everyone in. The Minister of State has 90 seconds to respond.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Alignment of Special Education Policy with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (23 Feb 2021)

Michael Moynihan: Absolutely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Alignment of Special Education Policy with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (23 Feb 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I will put two points to the Minister of State in relation to the school transport section. I, for one, as a public representative have encountered some difficulties over the past number of months in relation to school transport and people opting for one aspect of school transport, such as the taxi, then seeing it does not work out for their circumstances, changing to the grant-based model...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Alignment of Special Education Policy with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (23 Feb 2021)

Michael Moynihan: Have members any supplementary questions for the Minister of State on special education?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Alignment of Special Education Policy with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (23 Feb 2021)

Michael Moynihan: Since there are no further contributions, I thank the Minister of State and her officials for participating. We look forward to further engagement on the challenges that exist. There are many challenges in the area of special education and the pandemic in particular has shone a light on them. Major efforts are being made right across the country, particularly regarding classes that opened...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (24 Feb 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 824. To ask the Minister for Health if there are plans in place to review the position of persons with cerebral palsy on the prioritisation list for Covid-19 vaccinations, with a view to ensuring they receive vaccinations earlier; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9645/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (24 Feb 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 825. To ask the Minister for Health if there are plans in place to review the position of persons with muscular dystrophy on the prioritisation list for Covid-19 vaccinations, with a view to ensuring they receive vaccinations earlier; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9646/21]

Banking Sector: Statements (3 Mar 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I will take Deputy Calleary's slot, if the Leas-Cheann Comhairle does not mind. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate. Alas, we are speaking in the aftermath of Bank of Ireland's decision to close two branches in Duhallow, those in Millstreet and Kanturk. That is a damaging step to the barony of Duhallow and the neighbouring region on the Kerry side. A whole raft of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Mar 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 105. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps being taken to address the waiting lists for driver tests; if additional resources can be put in place to reduce the backlog of appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11058/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (3 Mar 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 402. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will seek a review of the Gaeltacht fees that are being charged for students of a college (details supplied) in 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11059/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme (3 Mar 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 732. To ask the Minister for Health if the drug Cariban, which is prescribed for patients with hyperemesis gravidarum, will be covered by the drugs payment scheme in view of the high cost of the medicine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11060/21]