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Committee on Disability Matters: Inclusive Education for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2025)

Keira Keogh: -----approach. From the social work perspective-----

Committee on Disability Matters: Inclusive Education for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2025)

Keira Keogh: We have two and a half minutes left so I might give the other witnesses a minute each so I can get all of their answers.

Committee on Disability Matters: Inclusive Education for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2025)

Keira Keogh: One minute is not a lot. I want to go back to something Ms Walker-Strong said about the Ombudsman for Children's comment on potentially collecting data on disability at a hospital. I always welcome the Ombudsman for Children's comments and I look forward to engaging with him on this issue. I can see the benefit of data collection facilitating forward planning for timely, equitable,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (30 Sep 2025)

Keira Keogh: 154. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures being considered to mitigate the impact of fare increases on students and young adults following the recent fare zone restructuring; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51551/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (30 Sep 2025)

Keira Keogh: 191. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has conducted an impact assessment of the recent changes to the Dublin commuter zone fare structure; and his views on the socioeconomic implications for commuters in Zones 2, 3 and 4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51550/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Funding (2 Oct 2025)

Keira Keogh: 16. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment following on from the launch of the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030, the means by which disability lead and associated grants are funded; the overall funding provided to such grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52009/25]

Community Pharmacy Agreement: Statements (2 Oct 2025)

Keira Keogh: I welcome our guests from America in the Visitors Gallery.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (2 Oct 2025)

Keira Keogh: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 39 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Mark Wall - To discuss the provision of an hourly train service for Athy. Deputy Paula Butterly - To discuss the rule preventing widows, widowers and surviving civil partners from receiving illness benefit. Deputy Malcolm...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Online Safety (2 Oct 2025)

Keira Keogh: 19. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment for an update on the works of Coimisiún na Meán in implementing the online safety code; the number of cases taken in relation to breaches of the code; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52010/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (2 Oct 2025)

Keira Keogh: 106. To ask the Minister for Health the plans she has to engage further with Mayo University Hospital in relation to staff shortages in the accident and emergency department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52391/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (2 Oct 2025)

Keira Keogh: 195. To ask the Minister for Health the measures in place to alleviate staff shortages in the accident and emergency department in Mayo University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52392/25]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Disability: Discussion (7 Oct 2025)

Keira Keogh: I thank the witnesses for attending. I could listen to them all day, especially their examples of where AI is helping. A lot of them used the profound phrase "accessibility as an afterthought". They spoke about how this should not be the case with AI and that disabled voices are not being represented because of the biased data sets. They also talked about cocreation and universal design....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Disability: Discussion (7 Oct 2025)

Keira Keogh: Dr. Craddock mentioned new products being designed, Ms Apaza Machaca's referred to her AI glasses, and Mr. Culhane outline how he does his shopping with AI. It is exciting to hear that. However, again it is worrying about the digital divide and what subsidies and grants we need. I worked in the neurodiverse space, and it is great to see improvements with AAC devices being rolled out in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Disability: Discussion (7 Oct 2025)

Keira Keogh: Ms Apaza Machaca mentioned AI glasses and Mr. Culhane mentioned a device that he uses when he is shopping. I was wondering if he was thinking about subsidies and grants or the Government coming in to support that digital divide. What would be his suggestions?

Committee on Children and Equality: Child Poverty and Deprivation: Discussion (9 Oct 2025)

Keira Keogh: We have received apologies from Senator Nikki Bradley. The agenda item for consideration this morning is child poverty and deprivation. From Social Justice Ireland, SJI, we are joined by Ms Susanne Rogers, research and policy analyst. From the Children's Rights Alliance, CRA, we have Dr. Naomi Feely, policy director, and Dr. Siobhán O'Reilly, senior education officer. From Early...

Committee on Children and Equality: Child Poverty and Deprivation: Discussion (9 Oct 2025)

Keira Keogh: I thank Ms Rogers very much. We now go to Dr. Feely.

Committee on Children and Equality: Child Poverty and Deprivation: Discussion (9 Oct 2025)

Keira Keogh: I thank Dr. Feely. I now call on Ms Heeney.

Committee on Children and Equality: Child Poverty and Deprivation: Discussion (9 Oct 2025)

Keira Keogh: I thank all our witnesses for the effort they put into their comprehensive statements. With the agreement of members, I propose we publish the opening statements to the Oireachtas website. Agreed. Before I call on members to speak, I remind them - not that they need any reminding - that we have seven minutes and that needs to include time for the witnesses to answer as well. I will...

Committee on Children and Equality: Child Poverty and Deprivation: Discussion (9 Oct 2025)

Keira Keogh: We will start with Ms. Heeney, if that is okay.

Committee on Children and Equality: Child Poverty and Deprivation: Discussion (9 Oct 2025)

Keira Keogh: I will give Dr. Feely a chance to come in as well in the time that is left. Ms Rogers also indicated.