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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (24 Mar 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 129. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which Ireland is helping countries that border Ukraine to cope with the refugee influx that they are experiencing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15150/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Standard of Living and Social Protection: Minister for Social Protection (24 Mar 2022)

Michael Moynihan: The purpose of today's meeting is to discuss the standard of living and social protection. On behalf of the committee I welcome the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Heather Humphreys, who is accompanied by Mr. Rónán Hession, Ms Veronica O'Brien, Mr. Brian Molloy and Ms Sharon Keane from the Department of Social Protection. The Minister may call on her officials briefly for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Standard of Living and Social Protection: Minister for Social Protection (24 Mar 2022)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Minister very much. Without further ado we will go to members. Senator Seery Kearney is first.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Standard of Living and Social Protection: Minister for Social Protection (24 Mar 2022)

Michael Moynihan: Go ahead.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Standard of Living and Social Protection: Minister for Social Protection (24 Mar 2022)

Michael Moynihan: Is the Senator okay with that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Standard of Living and Social Protection: Minister for Social Protection (24 Mar 2022)

Michael Moynihan: Deputy Cairns has two points to make and I also have a question, so we are nearly finished. I call Deputy Cairns.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Standard of Living and Social Protection: Minister for Social Protection (24 Mar 2022)

Michael Moynihan: The Minister can address Deputy Cairns' questions and my questions together. I thank the Minister for her contributions and for her tour of the various Departments and schemes. She stated earlier that she is here to help. There are many people who are dependent on State support throughout their lives, and this has been particularly reflected in the evidence we have heard at the disability...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Standard of Living and Social Protection: Minister for Social Protection (24 Mar 2022)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Minister and her officials for attending. I thank the members for participating and for their questions, and I thank our team for facilitating the meeting. We look forward to further engagement with the Minister. There might be a few issues we want to follow up on. I am sure the Department will come back to us with the information.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Reports (22 Mar 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 23. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the recommendations relevant to her Department within the Cost of Disability in Ireland report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14831/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Employment Schemes (22 Mar 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 50. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress regarding implementation of Budget 2022 measures to support employment opportunities for people with disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14830/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Hedge Cutting (22 Mar 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 193. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is financial assistance available to landowners who are requested to undertake substantial works to cut back roadside trees and hedges which can sometimes necessitate closing the public road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14538/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (22 Mar 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 799. To ask the Minister for Health if staff in Covid-19 vaccination centres will be included in the Covid-19 recognition bonus payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13846/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (22 Mar 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 978. To ask the Minister for Health if a licence to prescribe medicinal cannabis can be issued for a person suffering from chronic pain; if the product can be accessed on prescription through a pharmacy and if it comes under the drugs payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14537/22]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (10 Mar 2022)

Michael Moynihan: I have specific examples. I am mindful of the parliamentary regulations not to comment on or criticise any person or entity so I will respect that. We looked at this from the ground up. There should be recognition from the planning department and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, right across the Departments and down through to county development plans, that what we...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (10 Mar 2022)

Michael Moynihan: I sincerely thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to discuss this issue, which arises when community groups, particularly those in rural communities, come together in a voluntary capacity to develop community facilities. There should be an open door policy on the part of the Departments down to the local authorities in regard to developments proposed by community groups. From my...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Transport (10 Mar 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 67. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the review of the school transport system, including consultation; when the final report can be expected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13494/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Reviews (10 Mar 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 100. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the review of out-of-school education provision as provided for under action 88 of the DEIS plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13493/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Civil Service (8 Mar 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 5. To ask the Taoiseach when the Civil Service Management Board, chaired by the Secretary General of his Department, will next meet. [12883/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (8 Mar 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 100. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the funding and progress that has been made under the fund for students with disabilities for the delivery of key services and supports for students with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12772/22]