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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessing Justice: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Michael Moynihan: We will go to our members. First is Senator Seery Kearney.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessing Justice: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Senator. We might start with Ms Brady, then go to Ms Murphy and then perhaps Mr. Farrelly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessing Justice: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Michael Moynihan: Okay. Does Ms Murphy want to comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessing Justice: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Ms Murphy. Do Mr. Farrelly or Dr. Finnerty wish to add something?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessing Justice: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Michael Moynihan: We would appreciate that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessing Justice: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Michael Moynihan: Thank you. Ms Eileen Flynn is not able to attend in person this morning and she asked me to raise a few questions on her behalf. She works with the newly formed Joint Committee on Autism as well. She has been speaking to autistic people about their experiences and one of the things she has learned is that some of the sensory inputs others might not notice can actually be physically painful...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessing Justice: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Michael Moynihan: We would appreciate that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessing Justice: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the witnesses for their contributions this morning and for the depiction of the challenge within mental health and within the Prison Service for people with disabilities. Every Thursday morning, we meet with witnesses who empower us with information on the challenges that are facing people with disabilities, which are right across society. This morning’s meeting was on the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessing Justice: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Michael Moynihan: We would very much appreciate it. If there is anything following today's meeting that anyone thinks of, I ask them to please send it to us. The more information we have, the better we are at doing the job we are trying to do, which is to make it better for people with disabilities across the spectrum and across society and improve their living conditions, wherever they are. I thank one...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessing Justice: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Michael Moynihan: Certainly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessing Justice: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Michael Moynihan: Mr. Carroll's point was extremely well made. We see the evidence given to us in our committee. We looked into where we go – is it health, education or disability? What are the agencies that we need? There is no overarching body that, first of all, has power to implement, but is actually capable of bringing the strands together. Mr. Carroll’s point was well made. I thank...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessing Justice: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Michael Moynihan: The purpose of today's meeting is to discuss accessing justice. On behalf of the committee, I would like to welcome Ms Saoirse Brady, executive director, and Ms Sarahjane McCreery, Irish Penal Reform Trust, IPRT; Mr. John Farrelly, CEO; and Dr. Susan Finnerty, Mental Health Commission; and Mr. Jerry Carroll, chair, and Ms Fiona Murphy, Irish Criminal Justice and Disability Network, ICJDN. ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Policies (21 Jun 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 35. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her Department’s strategy to increase diversity, inclusion and equality in sport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32430/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (21 Jun 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 38. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide an update on the development of a National Tourism Policy, including the expected consultation process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32431/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions (16 Jun 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 14. To ask the Minister for Finance when he will bring forward his proposals on reforming the credit union policy framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30071/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (16 Jun 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 42. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent of corporation tax receipts in the first five months of the year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30072/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flexible Work Practices (16 Jun 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 107. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way he is facilitating remote working in the public sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29639/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Development Plan (16 Jun 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 142. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the action he is taking to address the challenges to the delivery of the National Development Plan posed by the increases in the prices of construction materials in the aftermath of the pandemic and as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29638/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Disadvantaged Status (14 Jun 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 1018. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will be made on DEIS appeals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30188/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Disadvantaged Status (14 Jun 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 1019. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will be made on a DEIS appeal submitted by a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30189/22]