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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (18 Nov 2020)

Michael Moynihan: The purpose of today's meeting is to discuss the progress on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, UNCRPD. On behalf of the committee, I extend a warm welcome to Professor Gerard Quinn and thank him for coming before us. We look forward to our discussions and I am sure they will be of mutual benefit. The witness is directed that only evidence...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (18 Nov 2020)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Professor Quinn. There is plenty of food for thought and there were some good points as to what we should apply ourselves to do.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (18 Nov 2020)

Michael Moynihan: The engagement will have to be ongoing because Professor Quinn has very useful information for us. May I put him on the spot? We will be deliberating over the coming weeks on the terms of reference we want to set as a committee. I speak for everyone who has attended our meetings recently and acknowledge they are passionate about what they want the committee to achieve. We are trying to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (18 Nov 2020)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Professor Quinn very much. His contribution was insightful and I believe members all got something from it. We will be referring back to it again as we are charged with the implementation of the UN convention. He has asked some stark questions in his responses for us to follow up on in terms of trying to get answers from the Government, which we will be doing. I ask him to keep in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Commission for Regulation of Utilities (12 Nov 2020)

Michael Moynihan: What consultation did the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities carry out with the industry in coming up with this increase? It is important for the Minister of State to highlight to the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, that a number of Deputies have raised this issue in the House. It is causing serious concern. Following the consultation in 2015, why are the recommendations of the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Commission for Regulation of Utilities (12 Nov 2020)

Michael Moynihan: Both Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan and I are delighted that you allowed us to raise this hugely important issue, a Cheann Comhairle. The Commission for Regulation of Utilities granted a 66% increase to the gas installers of Ireland and a 20% increase in their registration fees. We saw the regulator taking to the airwaves to advise on the safety issues concerning gas, and all of the media...

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Second Stage (11 Nov 2020)

Michael Moynihan: I commend the Bill to the House and welcome the opportunity to speak on it. The legislation that is before us is made up of many Parts and straddles many Departments. It is a complex omnibus Bill that tries to deal, insofar as possible, with many of the issues that are facing us with Brexit six or seven weeks away. I wish everybody who is involved in the negotiations well - those on the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: National Disability Inclusion Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)

Michael Moynihan: The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the progress on the national disability inclusion strategy and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, UNCRPD. On behalf of the committee, I extend a warm welcome to the witnesses from the National Disability Authority, Dr. Aideen Hartney, director, and Dr. Rosalyn Tamming, interim head of policy, public affairs and research;...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: National Disability Inclusion Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)

Michael Moynihan: The attitude in society has to change.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: National Disability Inclusion Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the witnesses. Senator Higgins is next. She is joining us through a video link.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: National Disability Inclusion Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)

Michael Moynihan: Five remaining members wish to contribute but, unfortunately, the two-hour rule applies. With the powerful contributions we are hearing, we could be here for two days and it is very important to hear them at the outset of our work as a committee. I just wanted to bring that to the attention of members.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: National Disability Inclusion Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)

Michael Moynihan: With the agreement of members, we will take questions from Deputy Canney next before taking the final two speakers. There will be pressure at 6.30 p.m. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: National Disability Inclusion Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)

Michael Moynihan: Senator O'Loughlin had to leave because there is a vote in the Seanad. There was no disrespect to the witnesses. It was remiss of me not to say that at the outset.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: National Disability Inclusion Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)

Michael Moynihan: I thank all the witnesses for their engagement. We really appreciate it. As some of the members said, this is only the start. We will be engaging with the witnesses throughout. We are only setting the terms of reference of our committee. One point that came across clearly today that must be reflected concerns the gaps in legislation and the challenges. A number of witnesses mentioned a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Broadband Plan (10 Nov 2020)

Michael Moynihan: 99. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the roll-out of the national broadband plan in County Cork. [35090/20]

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Brexit Preparations (10 Nov 2020)

Michael Moynihan: 45. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment his plans to support the food processing industry post-Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34985/20]

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Flexible Work Practices (10 Nov 2020)

Michael Moynihan: 49. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment the support he is providing for digital hubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34986/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (10 Nov 2020)

Michael Moynihan: 131. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if it will be ensured housing agencies can access the national retrofitting scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35089/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (10 Nov 2020)

Michael Moynihan: 226. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the universal service obligation that applies to An Post in relation to the nationwide distribution and delivery of mail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35235/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (10 Nov 2020)

Michael Moynihan: 693. To ask the Minister for Health when he expects the drug imfinzi for advanced lung cancer to become available for patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34775/20]