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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: The voting block in the Dáil will be called in a minute. I thank all of our guests for coming in for this interesting discussion. It is very clear from members' contributions that there is an awful lot of work to be done in this area. I am somewhat concerned about whether the witnesses are fully aware of the UNCRPD and the importance of compliance with same. I accept that we are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: We have had a tour of Carlow.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Senator Clonan very much. We will start with Iarnród Éireann and then go to the National Transport Authority.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (18 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: 80. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of businesses in counties Cork and Kerry, respectively, that have to date registered for the increased cost of business grant; when payments under the grant will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16931/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Regional Development (18 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: 91. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for a report on the implementation of the south-west regional enterprise plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16932/24]

Weather-Related Supports for Farmers: Statements (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: It is quite sickening to listen to people who talk in an ill-informed manner about the agriculture industry. Rarely, if ever, have I commented on any contributions by any other Member of the House in my time here, but I must take a deep intake of breath after the previous speaker's comments. I am a small farmer. I was a dairy farmer, and I come from a farming heartland. We would like...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (23 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: 53. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the estimated cost of all means tested payments and supports in 2024; if any Departments are seeking to expand such payments by revision of such tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17778/24]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Court Accommodation (23 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: 90. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the discussions his Department has had with the Courts Service in relation to the courthouse in Kanturk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17777/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Membership (23 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: 111. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his position on Türkiye becoming a member of the European Union; his views on the human rights situation in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18045/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: Apologies have been received from Senator Seery Kearney. The purpose of today's meeting is a discussion of the UNCRPD at local level and we are dealing with the issue of justice today. On behalf of the committee, I extend a warm welcome to representatives of An Garda Síochána, Mr. Padraic Jones, chief superintendent, Garda national community engagement bureau, and Mr. Seán...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Mr. Jones. I call on Ms Denning to give her contribution on behalf of the Courts Service.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Ms Denning. We will now go to our first committee member, Deputy Feighan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Ms Denning. I call Deputy Ellis.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: There is a vote in the Dáil so I will take the Deputies first and then Senators O’Loughlin and Clonan. I call Deputy Tully, the Vice Chair.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: A vote has been called in the Chamber. We are midway through Deputy Tully's slot, we nearly got there. I ask that we hold on the comments for the Courts Service of Ireland until we come back in. I will now ask Senator Fiona O'Loughlin to take the Chair while Senator Tom Clonan puts his questions. They will reciprocate when we are back. I believe the vote is on just one amendment. It...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: Deputy Tully has another question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the witnesses. I apologise for the interruptions, but we had a limited number of them. I had thought we would have had many more throughout the day. Several issues came through during the session and were noted. From memory, though, one thing came across clearly. An Garda Síochána has an extremely important and respected role in society. There are diverse groups in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: When will the public have sight of that report?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: I thank all of the witnesses for this evening's presentation. I thank the members, and of course the committee team for pulling the whole lot together.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Wind Energy Generation (25 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: 87. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will consider a scheme to support more wind powered microgeneration on farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10857/24]