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Rural Crime: Motion (21 Nov 2017)

Michael Moynihan: In light of the number of Fianna Fáil Deputies who want to contribute to this debate, it could go on for a full day. Members are trying to get their points across in a minute or a minute and a half. That shows the level of frustration and fear that exists across the country, not just in rural areas but also in urban ones. In bringing forward this motion, we want to highlight the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Supervisors (21 Nov 2017)

Michael Moynihan: 601. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to outline the position regarding the provision of a pension scheme for community employment scheme supervisors; when she expects this issue to be resolved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49371/17]

Other Questions: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (15 Nov 2017)

Michael Moynihan: 27. To ask the Minister for Health the action being taken to address the long waiting times for orthodontic services in counties Cork and Kerry. [48208/17]

Other Questions: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (15 Nov 2017)

Michael Moynihan: Will the Minister address the issue of the waiting times for orthodontic services in counties Cork and Kerry?

Other Questions: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (15 Nov 2017)

Michael Moynihan: The report may determine that more funding is needed. A total of 1,200 children in Cork and Kerry are in need of orthodontic treatment, with the vast majority in the grade 4 and grade 5 categories of higher-level need. There is an outcry about this characterised by the large number of parents who are calling into our clinics trying to get orthodontic treatment for the children. It is an...

Other Questions: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (15 Nov 2017)

Michael Moynihan: When will the Minister get that document or information in order that we can have a resolution to this issue? As Minister for Health, does Deputy Harris agree that it is completely unacceptable that people have had to wait so long for fundamental orthodontic treatment? I ask that he give a "Yes" or "No" answer to that question. Will he consider availing of the National Treatment Purchase...

Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Nov 2017)

Michael Moynihan: The programme for Government has various commitments under the education heading to allow students to reach their full potential. There is a serious issue with regard to resource hours and how they have been allocated, however. Two schools recently came to me which will need more resource hours in the 2017-18 school year, but they have been allocated the same resource hours as last year....

Order of Business (14 Nov 2017)

Michael Moynihan: The programme for Government contains commitments to have open and more transparent Government for citizens. I spoke to the Taoiseach on two previous occasions about PRSI records for people who have made contributions but who now have to go through websites and so forth because records are not made available to citizens in paper form. The Taoiseach gave an indication five weeks ago that he...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (7 Nov 2017)

Michael Moynihan: 376. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the proposed new national school in Kanturk, County Cork; the timeframe for the commencement and completion of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46433/17]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Leader Programmes (7 Nov 2017)

Michael Moynihan: 1162. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the purchase of medical defibrillators qualifies for Leader programme funding by local area groups. [46547/17]

National Planning Framework: Statements (Resumed) (26 Oct 2017)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate. Planning is fundamental to how we develop our island as we move forward. First, we must examine how Ireland has developed over the past 25 to 30 years, with continuing urbanisation and development on the east coast, in particular, in recent times. We then have to consider our natural resources in rural Ireland and how they are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme Administration (26 Oct 2017)

Michael Moynihan: 186. To ask the Minister for Health if the medical card scheme covers the cost of general practitioners completing application forms for persons who hold a medical card, such as driving licence applications and local authority grant applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45527/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Fuel Allowance Eligibility (26 Oct 2017)

Michael Moynihan: 260. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to change the rules governing the fuel allowance scheme to allow persons on a rural social scheme who hold an underlying entitlement to fuel allowance to apply for this payment after they have commenced on a RSS; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45528/17]

Finance Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Oct 2017)

Michael Moynihan: The Bill before us deals with a raft of issues, particularly on the farming side where concessions were made which I welcome. As the food industry, our largest industry, and its exports grow apace, fundamental issues face the farming community. I had discussions this morning with Teagasc and I meet others daily. The dairy industry is powering ahead. It has had a successful year but it...

Correcting Pension Inequities: Motion [Private Members] (18 Oct 2017)

Michael Moynihan: I thank my colleagues for the few minutes available to me. This is a very serious issue. The 2012 Act that was changed has detrimentally affected people. Other parties spoke, criticising our party for putting down this motion. Many anomalies in this pension system go far back, such as the pro rata pension that was introduced because self-employment was included in 1988 and in 2010 when...

Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Oct 2017)

Michael Moynihan: Under the programme for Government, much was made about providing State services and information about State services and entitlements to citizens but in recently weeks, the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection has taken the unusual step of writing back to those who have written in for their records to determine their eligibility for the State pension stating that they will...

Local Authority Boundaries Review: Motion [Private Members] (17 Oct 2017)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the opportunity to speak in the debate because I believe it is of vital importance. This issue has created a major divide within Cork city and county. Major challenges have surfaced to try to bring an agreed solution. The status quowill not remain but what will be put in its place? How effective will the new plan be to serve all the citizens of Cork city and county? I come from...

Topical Issue Debate: Credit Union Regulation (17 Oct 2017)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Office of the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this very important issue of the floor of the Dáil. Just after noon on Friday, the liquidators were appointed to Charleville credit union. That was a huge shock to the people of Charleville and its hinterland. We should consider a number of issues in terms of how the liquidator was appointed. The timing is one such...

Topical Issue Debate: Credit Union Regulation (17 Oct 2017)

Michael Moynihan: I know what is in the reply. We could debate for the entire night why we have come to this position and whether the approach taken was heavy handed, but at this point what people are discussing tonight in Charleville is what is the future of a credit union service in Charleville. Saying the Government supports the credit union movement will not cut it. I seek a meeting with the Department...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Seanad Reform (17 Oct 2017)

Michael Moynihan: 3. To ask the Taoiseach the status of the reform of Seanad Éireann. [40544/17]