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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (1 May 2024)

Michael Moynihan: It was not all negative, was it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (1 May 2024)

Michael Moynihan: As we will probably be called to another vote in the Dáil Chamber, we will go straight into Deputy Murnane O'Connor's contribution.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (1 May 2024)

Michael Moynihan: I am mindful of the situation in the Dáil Chamber, I will call Deputies Ellis and Canney to make their contributions and then come back to the witnesses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (1 May 2024)

Michael Moynihan: Before I go to the witnesses, I have a question for the Workplace Relations Commission. I know there are ongoing discussions with disability service providers with the section 39 organisations that we would have a lot of dealings with here. My information is that the section 39, section 50 and section 10 organisations are grouped together now for pay parity. Why are the section 39...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (1 May 2024)

Michael Moynihan: Perhaps Ms Doherty could respond to the points made by Deputies Ellis and Canney.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (1 May 2024)

Michael Moynihan: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (1 May 2024)

Michael Moynihan: Would it be the Government or the State that would present them together?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (1 May 2024)

Michael Moynihan: We will have to ask in a different forum. I thank all the witnesses, and I also thank them for bearing with us while we were voting. I thank them for their evidence and ask them to keep engaging with us. We will be at a tremendous loss as a committee from here on because Brenda McCauley is leaving us. She has been absolutely outstanding with her background team. She has done a...

Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill. I will speak on the various aspects of the Bill. It is important that the Bill is passed to ensure that the provisions within it are brought into law in order that survivors of institutional abuse are looked after. It is very difficult. Like all public representatives, over the years I have met individuals who have suffered. I do not want...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (30 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: 180. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to provide an update on the provision of fibre broadband to the IDA Industrial Estate, Kilmallock Road, Charleville, County Cork; if he acknowledges the urgent need for fibre broadband at this location for the many businesses that require this infrastructure to support their growth; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Wind Energy Generation (25 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: 87. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will consider a scheme to support more wind powered microgeneration on farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10857/24]

Weather-Related Supports for Farmers: Statements (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: It is quite sickening to listen to people who talk in an ill-informed manner about the agriculture industry. Rarely, if ever, have I commented on any contributions by any other Member of the House in my time here, but I must take a deep intake of breath after the previous speaker's comments. I am a small farmer. I was a dairy farmer, and I come from a farming heartland. We would like...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: Apologies have been received from Senator Seery Kearney. The purpose of today's meeting is a discussion of the UNCRPD at local level and we are dealing with the issue of justice today. On behalf of the committee, I extend a warm welcome to representatives of An Garda Síochána, Mr. Padraic Jones, chief superintendent, Garda national community engagement bureau, and Mr. Seán...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Mr. Jones. I call on Ms Denning to give her contribution on behalf of the Courts Service.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Ms Denning. We will now go to our first committee member, Deputy Feighan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Ms Denning. I call Deputy Ellis.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: There is a vote in the Dáil so I will take the Deputies first and then Senators O’Loughlin and Clonan. I call Deputy Tully, the Vice Chair.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: A vote has been called in the Chamber. We are midway through Deputy Tully's slot, we nearly got there. I ask that we hold on the comments for the Courts Service of Ireland until we come back in. I will now ask Senator Fiona O'Loughlin to take the Chair while Senator Tom Clonan puts his questions. They will reciprocate when we are back. I believe the vote is on just one amendment. It...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: Deputy Tully has another question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the witnesses. I apologise for the interruptions, but we had a limited number of them. I had thought we would have had many more throughout the day. Several issues came through during the session and were noted. From memory, though, one thing came across clearly. An Garda Síochána has an extremely important and respected role in society. There are diverse groups in...