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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Decongregation of Mental Health Settings: Mental Health Commission (8 Dec 2022)

Seán Canney: As regards the congregation of services, Senator Clonan mentioned that there seems to be a knee-jerk reaction, in that centres are being closed down without having a plan B in place and facilities available in the community. I see that in my neck of the woods, in Galway, where decisions are made to close a facility and then there is a flurry of activity to get people out into community...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Decongregation of Mental Health Settings: Mental Health Commission (8 Dec 2022)

Seán Canney: In effect, we are saying that we do not have the houses or the rehabilitation teams. Should we be taking stock of what we are doing at the moment? Should the Mental Health Commission as an organisation set out a clear pathway by which decongregation happens in terms of what needs to be done to make it proper? We must bear in mind that everybody is an individual and there are different...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Decongregation of Mental Health Settings: Mental Health Commission (8 Dec 2022)

Seán Canney: When the report is published, is the publication conditional on the Minister seeing it or anything like that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Decongregation of Mental Health Settings: Mental Health Commission (8 Dec 2022)

Seán Canney: Does Dr. Finnerty have any comment on the other issue regarding Owenacurra?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Decongregation of Mental Health Settings: Mental Health Commission (8 Dec 2022)

Seán Canney: Is the commission happy about it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Decongregation of Mental Health Settings: Mental Health Commission (8 Dec 2022)

Seán Canney: I say this to Mr. Farrelly in good faith. It is incredible that the commission would fear litigation or being challenged or whatever. It is more important to get services right for the service users. Litigation will or will not happen. As Mr. Farrelly said, he is being cautious and trying to do things right but at the end of the day, there is also an onus on us all to make sure things are...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: SBO Tax Expenditures: Film Relief Section 481 Tax Credit (resumed) (14 Dec 2022)

Seán Canney: Much of the emphasis so far has been on the terms and conditions of people and how they are employed within the industry. I know the workload is very much fragmented in that you get a project and you have to do it. Some of the workers on the sets and elsewhere will follow a particular producer or theme with regard to films or whatever, but at the end of the day, what happens to these...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: SBO Tax Expenditures: Film Relief Section 481 Tax Credit (resumed) (14 Dec 2022)

Seán Canney: Before the Chair goes, I just want to say that the last point is very relevant and I thank Mr. Lowe for that. Regional development is right near my heart and is something we will be looking at. I will be promoting this for the sector. Well done and the best of luck to Mr. Lowe with everything.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Qualifications (19 Jan 2023)

Seán Canney: 277. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his proposals for childcare professionals in their 50s who have a level 5 qualification with up to six years practical experience who now are required to obtain a level 6 qualification to remain in the service; if he will give recognition for years of service and allow progression to level 6 without having to...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2023)

Seán Canney: I wish to raise the issue of housing and delays in the planning process but more importantly, the number of one-off houses or estates that are tied up with An Bord Pleanála. I know the Government is very much aware of this, but what types of measures are being put in immediately to provide the resources to make sure decisions are made? I know people who have one-off houses who have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (18 Jan 2023)

Seán Canney: 222. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is any funding available to someone in receipt of social protection payments such as invalidity pension who wishes to buy an electric bike; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1129/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 Jan 2023)

Seán Canney: 241. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider an exemption for drivers who already have a driving licence from the need to be tested to tow a trailer with a vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1382/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (18 Jan 2023)

Seán Canney: 242. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the freight hub at Athenry train station, County Galway, will be developed under Irish Rail plans to increase rail freight services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1385/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Services (18 Jan 2023)

Seán Canney: 466. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide funding for a municipal wastewater treatment plant for Corofin, County Galway to allow for the development of the village; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63297/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (18 Jan 2023)

Seán Canney: 674. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will consider changing the current regulations in order that teachers can transfer job location in an easier fashion (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63347/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (18 Jan 2023)

Seán Canney: 682. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will support a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63406/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (18 Jan 2023)

Seán Canney: 762. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the case of a child (details supplied) will be examined and a second level place provided for them. [1381/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Disadvantaged Status (18 Jan 2023)

Seán Canney: 773. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) will be included in the DEIS scheme due to the school demographic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1608/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Rates (18 Jan 2023)

Seán Canney: 843. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will index link all social protection payments to meet the cost of living going forward; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63283/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (18 Jan 2023)

Seán Canney: 852. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason that a person (details supplied) who is in receipt of domiciliary care allowance and the carer’s support grant in respect of their son did not get the carer’s support grant of €500 as part of the recently announced budget supports given that they did receive the disability bonus payment due...