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Questions on Promised Legislation (6 Jul 2017)

Michael Moynihan: There is a huge crisis in respite care for adults, particularly with intellectual or physical disabilities. This has been mentioned for the summer in the case of children. Is the emergency funding put in place this year for respite only to pay off the emergency funding for last year? Is there any funding there for respite during the summer months for the families that desperately need it?

Early Childhood Care and Education: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (5 Jul 2017)

Michael Moynihan: I will say a few brief words about child care and how we are progressing. In respect of the child care facilities in the not-for-profit community and voluntary sectors that were built over the past number of years, massive work with communities and voluntary organisations and boards is ongoing. Even in the private child care sector, the dedication to duty and commitment on the part of staff...

Topical Issue Debate: National Broadband Plan Implementation (5 Jul 2017)

Michael Moynihan: I do not doubt the Minister for a moment. Coming from Roscommon, the Minister, Deputy Naughten, understands it. However, if one takes the figure of one in three that he quoted for Cork North West, that will be places such as Ballincollig, Macroom, Charleville, Kanturk. I am talking about other regions such as western Duhallow and other rural communities. The Minister will forgive me for...

Topical Issue Debate: National Broadband Plan Implementation (5 Jul 2017)

Michael Moynihan: Regarding the roll-out of broadband, a crisis is being experienced in communities which cannot access broadband. In terms of what is being trotted out as State intervention with respect to the national broadband plan, during the past four years there have been six different attempts announcing a new broadband plan. I was Opposition spokesperson on communication in the previous Dáil....

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2017)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the opportunity to speak to the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill. I congratulate Deputy Charles Flanagan on his appointment as Minister for Justice and Equality. I thank him for his co-operation while Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. I had a few difficult issues to try to get passports and a few matters over the line and thank the Minister and his office for what he...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commercial Rates Exemptions (28 Jun 2017)

Michael Moynihan: 149. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to address the anomaly in the Valuation (Amendment) Act 2015 whereby an exemption is provided for community sports clubs but other community organisations such as theatres are not eligible for a similar exemption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30364/17]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committee Meetings (27 Jun 2017)

Michael Moynihan: 15. To ask the Taoiseach if the Cabinet committee on health has met recently. [27560/17]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committee Meetings (27 Jun 2017)

Michael Moynihan: 44. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on regional and rural affairs last met. [28823/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Implementation (27 Jun 2017)

Michael Moynihan: 74. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status of the commitment in the programme for Government regarding the provision of broadband. [28822/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (27 Jun 2017)

Michael Moynihan: 288. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for the Garda station building in Knocknagree, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29919/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (22 Jun 2017)

Michael Moynihan: 43. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has spoken to his Northern Irish counterpart regarding the negative impact of a hard border on the agrifood sector in particular. [28824/17]

Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Michael Moynihan: "Yes" or "No"?

Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Michael Moynihan: There were no questions to be answered last night.

Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Michael Moynihan: A Leas-Cheann Comhairle, on a point of order-----

Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Michael Moynihan: The leader of Fianna Fáil, Deputy Micheál Martin, is in Brussels tonight.

Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Michael Moynihan: It is a point of information to the House. There was a smear attempt on Deputy Micheál Martin and I wish to-----

Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Michael Moynihan: If the debate was allowed last night during our Private Members' time, he would have been here. He has a prior engagement in Brussels tonight.

Business of Dáil (21 Jun 2017)

Michael Moynihan: The Dáil is scheduled to adjourn at 10.15 p.m., but is the sitting to continue until the business is completed?

Other Questions: Health Care Policy (21 Jun 2017)

Michael Moynihan: I congratulate Deputy Jim Daly on his promotion and wish him well in the Department. On care of the elderly, everybody is telling us that the demographics are changing and that the State needs to be ahead of the curve. When people seek additional home help hours and support within their communities, they have to dovetail with their families to ensure they can stay at home for as long...

Other Questions: Health Care Policy (21 Jun 2017)

Michael Moynihan: 50. To ask the Minister for Health if he or his Department has received and read the all-party Oireachtas committee report on health that was published recently; and the way in which this will be implemented. [27561/17]