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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD and Considering Future Innovation and Service Provision: Discussion ^ (2 Dec 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I call Senator Murphy, who is substituting for Senator McGreehan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD and Considering Future Innovation and Service Provision: Discussion ^ (2 Dec 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Dr. Pender. Would any of the other witnesses like to comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD and Considering Future Innovation and Service Provision: Discussion ^ (2 Dec 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Dr. Harnett. Would Mr. Hennessy like to comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD and Considering Future Innovation and Service Provision: Discussion ^ (2 Dec 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the witnesses from the Neurological Alliance of Ireland and the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers. Having listened to the evidence this morning, the two phrases, "unmet need" and "multiannual funding" stand out for me in regard to the challenges on the neurological side. There is an issue in regard to the strategy and the group not having met yet, which we will take...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD and Considering Future Innovation and Service Provision: Discussion ^ (2 Dec 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Dr. Harnett for her response. Mr. Hennessy might also respond.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD and Considering Future Innovation and Service Provision: Discussion ^ (2 Dec 2021)

Michael Moynihan: If members could bear with me. Senator Higgins has to step out between 11 a.m. and 11.20 a.m. so if it is agreeable to members I will call Senator Higgins before Deputies Seán Canney and Eugene Murphy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD and Considering Future Innovation and Service Provision: Discussion ^ (2 Dec 2021)

Michael Moynihan: Who wishes to come in there? I call Mr. Hennessy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD and Considering Future Innovation and Service Provision: Discussion ^ (2 Dec 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I thank all the witnesses for attending and for giving of their time and expertise. Their input will feed into the work of the committee. I also thank the members for their dedication and commitment. This is an ongoing discussion and process. We will be in touch with the witnesses. We will shine a spotlight on the issues raised to try to get resolutions to them. That is what we are...

Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Dec 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill and I also welcome the Bill. The bureaucratic system surrounding planning is fundamental in blocking or stopping development. That bureaucratic system has been allowed to develop because local authorities, An Bord Pleanála or others are unwilling to take decisions. We need to strip it back if we are serious about proper planning. We have...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (1 Dec 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 159. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to raise the retirement age for gardaí from 60; if she has had discussions with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in relation to this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59403/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (30 Nov 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 122. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his strategy to improve access to further and higher education and training learners with disabilities including the measures announced as part of Budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58631/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (30 Nov 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 123. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress made to date under the Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58632/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Employment Support Services (25 Nov 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 38. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the measures announced in budget 2022 to improve employment opportunities for persons with disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58015/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pensions Reform (25 Nov 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 56. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the next steps and timeline regarding the Report of the Commission on Pensions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58016/21]

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

Michael Moynihan: 137. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the review of the school transport system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57297/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (23 Nov 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 156. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the announced measures to create an additional 1,700 special class places in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57296/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Grant Payments (23 Nov 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 233. To ask the Minister for Finance if the fuel grant under the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme will be increased in recognition of increasing fuel costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56895/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Development Plan (16 Nov 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 71. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way the revised national development plan will strengthen rural economies and communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55850/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Development Plan (16 Nov 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 110. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an overview of national strategic outcome No. 3 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55849/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (16 Nov 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 555. To ask the Minister for Health the action that is being taken to increase the number of neurology nurse specialists at Cork University Hospital; if an additional 100 extra neurology nurse specialists will be provided across Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55725/21]