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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: From Accessibility to Universal Design: Discussion (14 Oct 2021)
Michael Moynihan: I call Mr. Cunningham.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: From Accessibility to Universal Design: Discussion (14 Oct 2021)
Michael Moynihan: I call Mr. Cunningham.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: From Accessibility to Universal Design: Discussion (14 Oct 2021)
Michael Moynihan: I call Ms Merrigan.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: From Accessibility to Universal Design: Discussion (14 Oct 2021)
Michael Moynihan: Is anybody else offering?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: From Accessibility to Universal Design: Discussion (14 Oct 2021)
Michael Moynihan: Who wants to kick off? I see that Mr. O'Herlihy has his hand raised to respond to the Senator.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: From Accessibility to Universal Design: Discussion (14 Oct 2021)
Michael Moynihan: We have had an extraordinary discussion this morning. On a day-to-day basis, many public representatives deal with people and families in the context of trying to get grants and adaptations. This morning's evidence, in the way it has been put forward, is very powerful regarding the real challenges out there. We can talk about the Disability Act that was introduced almost a generation ago,...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: From Accessibility to Universal Design: Discussion (14 Oct 2021)
Michael Moynihan: Does anybody else want to come in on Deputy Higgins's points?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: From Accessibility to Universal Design: Discussion (14 Oct 2021)
Michael Moynihan: I call Mr O’Herlihy.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (21 Oct 2021)
Michael Moynihan: We have received apologies from Senators Higgins and Seery Kearney. The purpose of today's meeting is to discuss the alignment of disability services to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, UNCRPD, in respect of physical and sensory disabilities. On behalf of the committee, I welcome Mr. Damien O'Reilly, Ms Sarah Clarke and Ms Samantha Kenny. I must remind members...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (21 Oct 2021)
Michael Moynihan: Which of the witnesses want to respond first to Deputy Tully's points?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (21 Oct 2021)
Michael Moynihan: I thank Mr. O'Reilly for those powerful answers to the questions. I also thank Ms Clarke. Would Ms Kenny like to comment on Deputy O'Reilly's points?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (21 Oct 2021)
Michael Moynihan: Absolutely. I thank Ms Kenny. The next speaker is Senator O'Loughlin.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (21 Oct 2021)
Michael Moynihan: Does Senator O'Loughlin want to put a few points to Ms Kenny?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (21 Oct 2021)
Michael Moynihan: Thank you, Ms Kenny, for your honesty and for being so up front. I call Deputy Higgins.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (21 Oct 2021)
Michael Moynihan: Will Mr. O'Reilly reply first and then we can go to Ms Kenny?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (21 Oct 2021)
Michael Moynihan: Absolutely. It is powerful testimony. That is what we want here.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (21 Oct 2021)
Michael Moynihan: We will go to Mr. O'Reilly and Ms Kenny for closing remarks and responses.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (21 Oct 2021)
Michael Moynihan: I thank Mr. O'Reilly and Ms Kenny for their contributions. I listened to their evidence and to members. This discussion is one of the most powerful to be held in the Houses today. At times, I challenge the media about the coverage it gives to heartfelt stories like the ones our witnesses have given us. They showed courage in putting their personal stories on the public record and did so...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (19 Oct 2021)
Michael Moynihan: 192. To ask the Minister for Health the number of older persons on the waiting list for home care support in each local health office area in CHO4; the corresponding figures for each area at the end of June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50609/21]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (19 Oct 2021)
Michael Moynihan: 197. To ask the Minister for Health the details of the Budget 2022 package for his Department for health and social services for persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50610/21]