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Special Education: Motion [Private Members] (11 Jun 2024)

Seán Canney: I, too, welcome the opportunity to speak on this very important subject. When we talk about an increase in resources, I do not believe the increase in resources is actually keeping pace with the demand that is there. It is actually falling behind. I say that because of the number of people who have contacted my office and whom I have met during my clinics who have problems with their...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 Jun 2024)

Seán Canney: Earlier we had a debate about carers and carer's allowance and how carers need to be treated better. We have a situation whereby somebody applying for carer's allowance cannot work more than 18 hours a week. People are participating on schemes which require them to work 19.5 hours, for instance, the rural social scheme which is a social activation scheme, not a job activation scheme. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (11 Jun 2024)

Seán Canney: 200.To ask the Minister for Finance the reason recycled plastic water drinking troughs are not included in the list of components that a farmer can reclaim VAT on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25508/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (11 Jun 2024)

Seán Canney: 300.To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will undertake a review of the number of SNA posts allocated to a school (details supplied) following the reduction in the number of SNA posts last September; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25031/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (11 Jun 2024)

Seán Canney: 301.To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the NCSE will publish the SNA allocation for the year 2024/2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25032/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (11 Jun 2024)

Seán Canney: 397.To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will amend the waiver scheme for developments where the planning is for retention and completion and where utility connection charges apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24983/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (11 Jun 2024)

Seán Canney: 434.To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the current timeframe for appeals; if there is currently a lengthy delay registering appeals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24662/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (11 Jun 2024)

Seán Canney: Awaiting reply from the Department.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (11 Jun 2024)

Seán Canney: Awaiting reply from the Department.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (11 Jun 2024)

Seán Canney: Awaiting reply from the Department.

Extension of Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (29 May 2024)

Seán Canney: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this proposal. I too have a concern that we are pushing the can down the road for another six months. That is of very little use to people who have invested in outdoor facilities and amenities. The hospitality sector and publicans who have made that investment are going from six-month to six-month periods, wondering whether they will have to take...

EU Directive: Motion (29 May 2024)

Seán Canney: I call on Deputy Pringle from the Independent Group.

Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)

Seán Canney: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate I was reflecting on the fact that this is the first time I have been involved in a debate on this very important issue of neutrality since 2016, when I came into the House first, so I thank People Before Profit for bringing the motion forward. Neutrality has been treasured by our State since its foundation on the basis that we had made...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Approach to Day Services: Discussion (29 May 2024)

Seán Canney: I can see that Ability West has great services across the county in places like Mountbellew, Headford, Tuam or wherever you go. Ability West has a good name for delivering services. I am sure every other organisation has the same thing. If there is smoke coming out of the back of the engine, where are we going? Do we need to replace the engine? We need to do something with it. That is a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Approach to Day Services: Discussion (29 May 2024)

Seán Canney: On that, how will Delta Centre get the resources behind it? When Ms Morrissey Forde says that, what does that mean?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Approach to Day Services: Discussion (29 May 2024)

Seán Canney: Is Delta Centre CLG not getting enough funding?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Approach to Day Services: Discussion (29 May 2024)

Seán Canney: On that point, I want to read out what was said. What was said was that it is important to remember that as these are private employers, and as such, the Government has no authority or ability to change the terms and conditions for these workers. At the same time, is Delta Centre CLG being told it cannot do certain things?