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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hen Harriers Threat Response Plan (4 Dec 2018)

Michael Moynihan: 728. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the threat response plan for hen harrier areas will be completed; and her views on permitting afforestation in hen harrier areas. [50131/18]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Nov 2018)

Michael Moynihan: Last year, right up to when the HSE plan was put in place, the Government kept telling us that additional funding would be available for respite care and for the shared care option, especially for parents of children with intellectual disabilities. There is little or no respite care available; there are only one or two days available in a 12-month period. It is shocking. We need to focus...

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Digital Strategy (27 Nov 2018)

Michael Moynihan: 4. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his Department's digital strategy. [45639/18]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (27 Nov 2018)

Michael Moynihan: There are commitments in the programme for Government relating to home care packages and home helps or home care assistants, as they are now called. Why are the HSE and Department of Health insisting on new contracts being negotiated with home care assistants? What is the logic behind this? It is a tried and tested plan. The home helps have delivered a fantastic service, in both urban and...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (27 Nov 2018)

Michael Moynihan: 538. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when a decision will be made on an application submitted by Cork County Council for funding for the Kanturk relief road, Kanturk, County Cork under the rural regeneration and development fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49175/18]

Older People: Motion [Private Members] (21 Nov 2018)

Michael Moynihan: I compliment Deputy Butler on tabling the motion and the seriousness of the discussion. The Minister of State knows as well as anybody else that since July the provision of home care packages and the allocation of additional home help supports for families throughout the country, especially in County Cork, have completely dried up. It is impossible to assist constituents who come to us for...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (21 Nov 2018)

Michael Moynihan: 8. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken to Chancellor Merkel since her announcement of not seeking re-election in 2021. [45637/18]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (21 Nov 2018)

Michael Moynihan: 9. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the discussions on cybersecurity at the most recent European Council meeting. [45638/18]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (21 Nov 2018)

Michael Moynihan: 10. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the discussions at the European Council in relation to the Canada plus arrangement in the context of the Brexit negotiations. [46803/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Staff Data (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Moynihan: 10. To ask the Taoiseach the number of senior positions held by men and women, respectively, in his Department. [46804/18]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Moynihan: Today’s business shall be No. 17, Finance Bill 2018 – Financial Resolution; and No. 35, Finance Bill 2018 - Order for Report, Report and Final Stages. Private Members’ business shall be No. 54, Local Government (Water Pollution) (Amendment) Bill 2018 - Second Stage, selected by Sinn Féin. Wednesday’s business shall be No. 17a, motion re Supplementary...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: State Visits (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Moynihan: 94. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if there has been further indication of a possible visit from President Trump. [41064/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Moynihan: 108. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the recent British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference. [47145/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Moynihan: 184. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the Office of Public Works will commence works at a castle (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47793/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Moynihan: 588. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when a decision will be made on the submission made by Cork County Council for funding for the Kanturk relief road under the rural regeneration programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47902/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Moynihan: 674. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when she will be in a position to give permission to the Office of Public Works to commence works on a castle (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47792/18]

Social Welfare, Pensions and Civil Registration Bill 2018: Second Stage (14 Nov 2018)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Social Welfare, Pensions and Civil Registration Bill 2018. This debate gives us an opportunity to reflect on the contents of the Bill and to examine the complexities of the entire social welfare system. I welcome the €5 increase in various weekly social welfare payments. People who depend on social welfare for their entire income are being...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Public Sector Reform Implementation (14 Nov 2018)

Michael Moynihan: The Taoiseach mentioned the various public sector reform policies and their aims. Are public servants given enough support in advancing those specific policies in every Department? Are they given every possible support? When there is a gradual change in policy, they should be supported and presented with ideals. There has been a trend, in particular among Government politicians, to say...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Communications (14 Nov 2018)

Michael Moynihan: On the single Government identity, one could be cynical and say this is moving far faster in terms of reform-----

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Communications (14 Nov 2018)

Michael Moynihan: It would be a first, I suppose. The sense is there is greater emphasis given to the reform of various Departments by the single Government identity. Statements have been made on a single Government identity and greater participation by the public and more information on Government services. When there is a complete lack of Government services it is an issue. The issue of home helps and...