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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Care for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: We have a vote in the Dáil Chamber. I have asked Senator O'Loughlin to chair the meeting in my absence. I think she is due back here immediately but, in order that Deputies can go to the Dáil Chamber, Senator McGreehan might take the Chair until Senator O'Loughlin comes back. We have three Senators present, two of whom have contributions to make. I am not sure whether we are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Care for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: Real-life challenges, exactly. We will start with the HSE.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Care for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: Yes, please.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Care for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Deputy. We will start with Tusla and then go to the HSE.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Care for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: A vote has been called in the Chamber and we have our last member, so the officials might come back to Deputy Murnane O'Connor on any outstanding points in writing. Before we adjourn the meeting there are a couple of points I want to make. Has the HSE disability managers in each of the CHOs? Some people have said to me the disability manger post in one of CHOs is not filled at the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Care for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: -----because they are so frustrated with the culture and the attitude in the HSE and the various schemes on which they work. These therapists want to see three, four or five patients, including kids, and the next thing is, somebody tells them not to show colleagues up. They are only allowed to see three patients a day, whereas in the private sector, they would have seen ten. Can that...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (16 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise the issue. There are three parts to it. Charleville, County Cork, is one of the busiest towns in the Munster region and the N20, the main road between Cork and Limerick, goes through it. The Minister of State is very familiar with it and I thank her for the many times she has visited in a constructive way to help us, particularly...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (16 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: This was raised very forcibly by Councillor Ian Doyle in Charleville at Cork County Council level. He has been raising this issue constantly at meetings of both the northern committee and the county council. I understand there is co-operation between TII and the council on this matter. I would be grateful if the Minister of State could ask the Department of Transport and TII to respond to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (21 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: 203. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the Office of Public Works will provide the Courts Service with a promised report to ensure that historical artefacts in the disused Bridewell Jail within the Kanturk Courthouse complex do not fall in to further disrepair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51115/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disability Services (23 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: 106. To ask the Minister for Finance how many people in Cork qualify for the disabled drivers and disabled passengers (tax concessions) scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51366/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disability Services (23 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: 120. To ask the Minister for Finance if he plans any changes to the disabled drivers and disabled passengers (tax concessions) scheme. [51365/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disability Services (23 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: In recent years, difficulties have been experienced with the disabled drivers scheme and the primary medical cert, in particular on the appeals side for the latter. There were a number of resignations from the appeals board, as the medics involved said the scheme was too restrictive. Urgency is needed on the part of the Government. As Chair of the Oireachtas disability committee, we hear...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disability Services (23 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: On the appeals commencing in December, there is a backlog of 1,100. At what rate will they be heard? I ask the Minister to ensure additional resources are provided insofar as possible in order that as many appeals as possible may be heard in the short term.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disability Services (23 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Minister for the response on resources for the appeals process to ensure as many appeals as possible may be heard. He mentioned the competence in the Department of Finance and the change under the Department responsible for disabilities to ensure the new scheme, whenever it will be tailored, will meet the needs we hear about weekly at meetings of the disability matters committee....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Article 23 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: The purpose of today's meeting is to discuss raising awareness of Article 23, which relates to respect for home and family life. From Disabled Women Ireland, we have Nem Kearns, Amy Hassett and Louise Milicevic, member and parent advocate. From the centre for disability law and policy, CDLP, at the University of Galway, we have Professor Eilionóir Flynn, director, and Emma Burns,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Article 23 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: We would very much appreciate it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Article 23 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: I am really sorry but a vote has been called in the Dáil Chamber. To my mind, this is one of the most important issues because this is really challenging. We all have experience of women and people with disabilities and the real challenges that are here. I ask that one or all of our guests respond to Senator Flynn's questions and we will put it into the public record as well because...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Article 23 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Senator Flynn. My apologies to the witnesses. I thank them very much. I thank the members. I will adjourn until the private meeting, which we may have a half an hour earlier on Wednesday next. I thank our team for the effort that they put in to try and keep us all on the straight and narrow. I sincerely thank the witnesses. I will adjourn the meeting. I apologise for it...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Regional Development (23 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: 65. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the recently announced smart regions enterprise innovation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51360/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (23 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: 73. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment how he is helping businesses in rural Ireland establish a digital presence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51362/23]