Results 61-80 of 216 for long speaker:Michael Moynihan

Other Questions: Energy Security (17 Jul 2013)

Michael Moynihan: .... According to the ESB, 40% of its usage was from wind energy at one stage in its production. Can this figure be sustained or does it reflect a low usage point? If it is accurate, is a long-term strategy possible?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessibility and Assistive Technology: Discussion (6 Oct 2022)

Michael Moynihan: ...of Speech and Language Therapists, IASLT. They are very welcome to the meeting. We look forward to our discussions. Before we begin, I will refer to privilege. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable, or otherwise engage in...

Social Welfare, Pensions and Civil Registration Bill 2018: Second Stage (14 Nov 2018)

Michael Moynihan: ...contributed significantly to society in all the roles they have played. There are a number of ongoing issues in the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. These include the very long delays in processing applications, particularly for those benefits with medical elements, namely, disability and illness benefit, invalidity pension, carer's allowance and carer's benefit....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Planning for Inclusive Communities: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Michael Moynihan: ...manager. From Brothers of Charity Services Ireland, I welcome Ms Una Nagle, interim chief executive, and Eamon Loughrey, director of services for the west region. They are all very welcome. I remind witnesses of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not comment on or make charges against a person or entity outside of the Houses in such a way as to make him or her...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (10 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: ...for strategic policy, and Greg Swift, the head of enterprise at the Dublin city local enterprise office. They are very welcome to the committee. Before we begin, witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not comment on or make charges against a person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable or otherwise engage...

Nursing Home Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 May 2021)

Michael Moynihan: ...ago that these hospitals would not meet the correct standard required today. The bed numbers were reduced because of HIQA reports. The capacity was reduced. While nursing homes would take up the long-term care, many people would require acute hospital and medical care. Such people were predominantly being cared for in the community hospitals. It is important that the HSE and the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Enabling Community Inclusion for People with Disabilities: Discussion (24 Nov 2022)

Michael Moynihan: ...housekeeping matters. All those present in the committee room are asked to exercise personal responsibility in respect of protecting themselves and others from Covid-19. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against any person by name or in such a way as to make him or her identifiable or otherwise in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (17 Feb 2021)

Michael Moynihan: ...if his attention has been drawn to the HSE national renal office statement that in-centre haemodialysis patients should be considered similar to persons aged 65 and older who are residents of long-term care facilities in terms of prioritisation for the first wave of Covid-19 vaccination; if he will place these patients in cohort 1 for vaccination against Covid-19 given such patients are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Disability Inclusive Participation in Political and Public Life: Discussion (1 Dec 2022)

Michael Moynihan: ...Mr. Robbie Sinnott of the Disability Stakeholder Group. On privilege, those present in the committee room are asked to exercise personal responsibility in relation to Covid. All witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person or entity in such a way as to make him or her identifiable. If...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: UNCRPD and the Optional Protocol (Resumed): Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (19 Jan 2023)

Michael Moynihan: ...today's discussions. If necessary, further and more detailed information of certain issues raised can be sent to the clerk for circulation to members. Before we begin, witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person in such a way as to make him or her identifiable, or otherwise engage in...

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Michael Moynihan: ...to extend the powers of the Revenue Commissioners to deal with major cases and crack down on certain tax avoidance schemes. The removal of all those on the minimum wage from the tax net has been long sought by all and is welcome. The Bill also confirms the cut in stamp duty for first-time buyers of second-hand houses. While any incentive taken by Government to reduce stamp duty or other...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Inadequate Personal Assistance Supports: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Michael Moynihan: ...and Dr. Selina McCoy, associate research professor in social research and joint education research co-ordinator. Before we begin, I must read a note on privilege. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him or her...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Implementation of Inclusive Education in Schools: Department of Education (18 Oct 2023)

Michael Moynihan: Before Mr. Hanlon takes that question, as a public representative engaging with parents and schools for a long number of years, I would have to say that the new system since 2017 is more frustrating for parents and for schools. There is not a battle, but a discomfort between the SENO and the boards of management or the school management because they perceive that there is not enough...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Home Care Packages (2 Feb 2023)

Michael Moynihan: ...undoubtedly have provided an enormous service to the State over the years, have been hugely beneficial and have saved the State an enormous amount of money by keeping people in their own homes for as long as possible. However, we now have a major issue. We came through the winter and many families have been scraping together to try to put together a package. We have worked with some...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Employment and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (12 May 2022)

Michael Moynihan: .... There is a powerful amount of work that we need to do to advance this issue. I thank all the witnesses in this morning's meeting for their genuineness and sense of purpose. We have an awfully long journey to go on to make sure we have it fit for purpose for our participants and our farmers. I thank you one and all for your participation this morning. I also thank members for their...

Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed). (23 Feb 2005)

Michael Moynihan: ...the opportunity to contribute to this debate and thank Sinn Féin for tabling the motion. Provision for those with special needs, particularly in education, has been neglected by the State for a long number of years and its record on providing for children with special needs has been poor. We are now trying to catch up and in recent years considerable work has been done and resources...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Disability Matters
Accessibility in the Built Environment, Information and Communication: Discussion (29 Sep 2022)

Michael Moynihan: ...in Universal Design, CEUD, and Dr. Dónal Fitzpatrick, senior design adviser of ICT within the CEUD. Before beginning, I wish to read out a note on privilege. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not criticise, comment on or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Autism
Accessibility in the Built Environment, Information and Communication: Discussion (29 Sep 2022)

Michael Moynihan: ...in Universal Design, CEUD, and Dr. Dónal Fitzpatrick, senior design adviser of ICT within the CEUD. Before beginning, I wish to read out a note on privilege. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not criticise, comment on or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Living with a Disability: Discussion (2 Feb 2023)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome Ms Catherine Gallagher. I remind witnesses of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not comment on or criticise any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable or otherwise engage in speech that would be regarded as damaging to the good name of a person or entity. If directed by the Chair to discontinue such remarks, it is...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Nov 2019)

Michael Moynihan: ...in the southern region. The Minister for Health was in the Chamber and confirmed that he would come back to me within a day or so, but we have heard nothing since. This is outstanding for a long time. Many people within the deaf community and their families have been in contact with me. We have been trying to resolve this. No consultant psychiatrist has been appointed for some time....