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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2023)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: It is the interesting perspective of long termism. Deputy Tully and I may not agree what is needed in the next six months or ahead of the next election but we would probably be very close on agreeing what we need ten years from now. If we looked at that and worked backwards, it is a way to build political consensus. As Dr. Muldoon said, Sláintecare is a great example, even though its...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2023)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I had asked about the annual reporting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2023)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: Yes.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Anti-Racism Measures (9 Feb 2023)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 108. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the anti-racism strategy will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6003/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Schemes (9 Feb 2023)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 87. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the little book bag initiative; the number of books that have been distributed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6004/23]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Arts Policy (8 Feb 2023)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I wish to discuss the Youth Arts Now report commissioned by the local authority arts services of Kilkenny, Carlow, Wexford and Waterford, together with Creative Ireland Waterford, and facilitated by Waterford Youth Arts. It was launched this day last week in Smock Alley Theatre. It was fantastic to see so many young artists there doing exactly what young artists should, expressing...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Arts Policy (8 Feb 2023)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I very much agree with that final sentiment. This has to be about facilitating children and young people and having that space to make art. Just in listening to the reply, however, we heard references to the Department of Education, the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Feb 2023)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I know the ESRI is going to talk about this as well. It is about the flexibility as people move through their working life and whether the auto-enrolment pension stays to one side as a kind of immovable object or whether they can use it to supplement or integrate with different pension provisions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Feb 2023)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I found this submission interesting. It challenged one of the central tenets that has been put across, which we have not heard challenged before, namely, the 25% top-up. The ESRI states fairly boldly that it does not seem to have a huge impact on people's decisions when you make it a default pension option. That is probably the most interesting point for the witnesses to expand on,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Feb 2023)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: Does Dr. Roantree have anything to say about the cost to the State of moving away? Essentially we are proposing a flat rate of 25%. The relief would then follow at 20% or 40%. A lot of cases exist where the auto-enrolled income would actually be a second income in the house. Would moving to a standard taxation approach actually increase the State liability in terms of the pension...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Feb 2023)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: Given where I am in regard to this discussion and the more general discussion, I will be synopsising in asking my questions and the witnesses can come back to me on this. The central themes in the presentation seem to be around the age limits and the income limits, which were addressed first, and then, by inference, the gender implications because it is suggested it will predominately be...

Report on the Summer Programme 2023: Motion [Private Members] (2 Feb 2023)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I am delighted to have an opportunity to contribute to the debate. I thank the chair of the committee, Senator Carrigy, and I thank Deputy Buckley for moving the motion. The committee took the decision to issue an interim report because it was important that enough lead-in time be given for the recommendations laid out in the report to be implemented ahead of this summer. I echo what...

Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Feb 2023)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I would prefer it if the Deputy did not mention specific names.

Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Feb 2023)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I have limited time to contribute. I welcome the many provisions in the Bill that will support the work of An Garda Síochána and the essential duty it performs in this State. We are lucky to live in a democracy where there is policing by consent and the police force is, in general, held in such high regard. It is, of course, imperative that the State provides all the safeguards...

Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Feb 2023)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: Deputy Devlin is first.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (2 Feb 2023)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I raise the issue of cohabiting couples, on which a number of constituents have been in contact with me. Very often at a time of bereavement, people who have made a decision not to get married or enter into a more formal arrangement and who may have lived together for many years and have property or children together often find themselves dealing with complicated legal issues relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Pension Provisions (2 Feb 2023)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 168. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans to facilitate those who wish to work beyond mandatory employment age under their current contract until such time as they become eligible for the State pension; if this is a matter that will need to be addressed through legislation; the timeline for this issue to be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the...

Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (1 Feb 2023)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I now proceed to put the question.

Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (1 Feb 2023)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: The Minister has contributed three times on the amendment. We are a little out of order.