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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2021)

Michael Moynihan: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I thank all of our witnesses for their presentations and for the thoughtfulness of what is in front of us today. The evidence has been very thought provoking and will certainly generate further discussion. Before we start I have received apologies from Deputies Tully, Hourigan and Phelan. Our first speaker from the committee is Deputy Wynne who may direct her questions to any of the groups...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2021)

Michael Moynihan: Yes, please do, Deputy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Deputy Wynne. Who would like to respond to the Deputy's comments and questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2021)

Michael Moynihan: Absolutely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2021)

Michael Moynihan: That is a very good and important point. Does anybody else wish to respond to the Deputy?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2021)

Michael Moynihan: It is important that we hear it, but perhaps Ms Cassen can address the points raised by Senator Seery Kearney and respond to them directly first. However, it is also important that we hear the witness' opinions on our submissions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2021)

Michael Moynihan: If Deputy Canney has finished I will move on to the other speakers because I am conscious of time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I could not agree more.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I am anxious to get everybody in so I invite Deputy Higgins to ask her questions after which we will go back to the witnesses to respond to the points made. I thank the Chair. I was panicking because I could see the clock ticking and I very much wanted to contribute to this discussion. I was in the committee room earlier to hear the witnesses. It was great to be able to be there to see how...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2021)

Michael Moynihan: In the few minutes we have left, I ask each group to respond, as briefly as possible, to the points made by Deputies Cairns and Higgins, in addition to the outstanding point made by Deputy Canney.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I would appreciate that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2021)

Michael Moynihan: Unfortunately, we must bring the session to a close. I thank the National Platform of Self Advocates, the Irish Deaf Society and LEAP for coming before us and for the profound and thought-provoking discussion we have had. We must reflect on it. A few issues were raised during the morning that we must feed into our deliberations as a committee. One of the most immediate issues is core...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Development Plan (23 Sep 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 48. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the review of the national development plan will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45454/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flexible Work Practices (23 Sep 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 17. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which civil service personnel are likely to continue remote working; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45453/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (23 Sep 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 102. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the school transport review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45672/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Schemes (23 Sep 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 145. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the schools energy retrofit pathfinder programme including the planned measures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45673/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (22 Sep 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 34. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will prioritise the inclusion of lithium battery plant machinery on the triple E register to avail of accelerated capital allowance; his views on the advantages of promoting this technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45460/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Environmental Policy (22 Sep 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 60. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the guidelines or regulations that apply to the mulching of mountain land in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45461/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (22 Sep 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 212. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the ongoing problems with the availability of dental treatment to patients with a medical card; if his attention has been drawn to the number of dental practices no longer providing treatment under the medical card scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45459/21]