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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Transport (1 Dec 2020)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Minister for her reply. I have in mind two cases that have been brought to my attention which are probably a reflection of general issues with the scheme. In one of those cases, a pupil who was travelling to post-primary school for the first time applied for special transport and was accommodated on the taxi service that was being run to and from the school in question....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (1 Dec 2020)

Michael Moynihan: 76. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to increase availability of school places for children with a disability; her views on whether her Department has adequate data available to it to forecast demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40091/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (1 Dec 2020)

Michael Moynihan: 410. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the need to enhance and facilitate further participation in the classroom for children with disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40096/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (26 Nov 2020)

Michael Moynihan: 74. To ask the Minister for Finance when changes to the disabled drivers and passengers scheme will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39214/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Funding (24 Nov 2020)

Michael Moynihan: 111. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the details of the rebate received to date by Cork County Council; and the actions he has taken to provide assurance to local authorities in 2021. [38284/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing for People with Disabilities (24 Nov 2020)

Michael Moynihan: 79. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to provide additional supports to allow persons living with a disability to remain in their own homes. [38283/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Radio Broadcasting (19 Nov 2020)

Michael Moynihan: 14. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to support local and regional radio stations in 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37404/20]

Rural and Community Development: Statements (18 Nov 2020)

Michael Moynihan: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak in this debate. We could have a wide-ranging discussion about rural Ireland and communities outside the large urban centres. We have to look at the possibilities and the achievements that are found within those communities. We must ensure that our agriculture industry thrives and continues to be one of the major driving forces in rural Ireland....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Public Sector Pay (18 Nov 2020)

Michael Moynihan: 101. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of second-level teachers who had pay deductions and losses imposed arising from strike action by a union (details supplied) on 4 February 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37308/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Public Sector Pay (18 Nov 2020)

Michael Moynihan: 102. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of teachers in the voluntary secondary school sector who had pay deductions and losses imposed arising from strike action by a union (details supplied) on 4 February 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37309/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Public Sector Pay (18 Nov 2020)

Michael Moynihan: 103. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of teachers in the community school sector who had pay deductions and losses imposed arising from strike action by a union (details supplied) on 4 February 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37310/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Public Sector Pay (18 Nov 2020)

Michael Moynihan: 104. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of teachers in the comprehensive school sector who had pay deductions and losses imposed arising from strike action by a union (details supplied) on 4 February 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37311/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Public Sector Pay (18 Nov 2020)

Michael Moynihan: 106. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of teachers in the Educate Together school sector who had pay deductions and losses imposed arising from strike action by a union (details supplied) on 4 February 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37313/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Public Sector Pay (18 Nov 2020)

Michael Moynihan: 105. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of teachers in the ETB school sector who had pay deductions and losses imposed arising from strike action by a union (details supplied) on 4 February 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37312/20]

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...