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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Information and Communications Technology (18 Jan 2024)

Aindrias Moynihan: I note the Minister referred to the Mater. I understand it was one of the first, and probably the first, to integrate AI in its radiology department. I understand it allowed the hospital the opportunity to go through large numbers of results very quickly, and possibly not just to identify different issues but to get people additional tests while they were still on-site. There are real...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Information and Communications Technology (18 Jan 2024)

Aindrias Moynihan: I understand that AI can also be used to customise care plans for people, looking at how they may respond to different therapies and customising the treatment or medicine from there. Have such considerations been looked at in any settings in the country? I return to the huge issue of consent and the whole ethical question. If we are looking at having a huge store of people's data and...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Jan 2024)

Aindrias Moynihan: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCeann Comhairle agus guím athbhliain faoi mhaise dó. Táim ag fiosrú faoin mBille maidir leis an toghchán d’Údarás na Gaeltachta. Cuireadh stop le toghchán Údarás na Gaeltachta roinnt blianta ó shin agus is mór an chailliúint a bhí ann. D'oibrigh sé sin nasc idir mhuintir na...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Dec 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: I raise the situation in which staff at Ballincollog-based VMware find themselves as they face into Christmas. The company announced in recent weeks that it is restructuring and that there would be job losses, and that negotiations would be going on during December and January. Earlier this week, the company announced that 360 people will lose their jobs in the new year. That is a massive...

Estimates for Public Services 2023: Programme for Government (5 Dec 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 8. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the programme for Government. [52549/23]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: For nearly six weeks, residents in the Macroom and Carrigadrohid have endured another boil water notice, similar to last year, and again due to turbidity. At that point, it was lifted, with modifications made to the system that were to make it more resilient, yet we are back in a situation with the same problem again this year, with the associated costs for residents who are having to boil...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (30 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 151. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade what measures are being taken to ensure exit from Gaza for Irish citizens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50213/23]

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (22 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: Briefly, I want to keep the focus on those on middle incomes, the middle four deciles of people on average incomes, because for many years they felt they were not getting the benefit of various budgets. I am anxious that any taxation measures or changes are of benefit to them. This is especially important if there are changes to their income. We do not want to see small cost-of-living...

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (22 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: I am sorry about the mix-up. There were two amendments in my name and one of them has been ruled out of order. This amendment is aimed at a report on indexing and the opportunity to ensure that people who are on those lower and middle incomes would get the maximum benefit from any budget move. On the indexing of credits and bands, it is always unclear what it would be indexed to. I...

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (22 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: I thank the Minister for the overview. Reducing the 4.5% USC rate to 4% is a positive move. That it is the first move in five years is significant as well and I very much welcome that. I take the point on duplication of information. I am very much conscious of that and want to avoid any such duplication. I want to ensure we are in the most informed position to be able to make a decision...

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (22 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: I thank the Minister for the overview. There is a considerable volume of information already available on this and I am conscious of duplicating that. The amendment also seeks to get some kind of overview or plan on the possibility of further changes in the years ahead, particularly for middle-income earners. I want to maintain the focus on that, particularly as there is extra momentum...

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (22 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: I move amendment No. 2: In page 8, between lines 5 and 6, to insert the following: “Universal Social Charge 3. Within 3 months of the passing of this Act, the Minister shall lay a report before Dáil Éireann on the current position regarding the Universal Social Charge, the number of taxpayers paying Universal Social Charge at each band and options to further reduce the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Policies (22 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 6. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the well-being framework for Ireland. [50689/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Conservation (16 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 11. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment what measures are being taken to reduce the current wait times, currently in excess of 24 months, on works completing from applications made on free energy upgrades under the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, SEAI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50244/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Conservation (16 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: The free energy upgrade scheme is a very valuable scheme for supporting people, especially lower income households, by putting in insulation and helping them reduce costs. It takes some time to process those applications and to give householders the benefit of those schemes. Will the Minister outline the measures that will bring those schemes and deliver them in a more timely manner to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Conservation (16 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: I thank the Minister. As he has said, there is quite a strong demand for the scheme, which reflects the need in so many households to carry out the works. It is positive that additional contractors are now involved in it. From dealing with the different applications, I can see that the big issue is more at the processing stage of the application. At this stage it is in the region of ten...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Conservation (16 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: I readily acknowledge the huge improvement it makes for those 6,000 homes and families and that there is substantial funding in place for the scheme. There is great demand for it and it will be very successful when households get the work done. The issue is getting approval and moving through the process. Getting the BER inspection done can take up to ten months. People who made...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (14 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: Looking at the demographics, clearly, we are living longer and healthier lives. There are increasing numbers of older people and likely to be increased demand for this scheme in future. In north-west Cork, the population aged over 65 is that bit greater than the rest of the country, so we expect there would be even greater demand in our community. We wish to try to establish if the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (14 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 11. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the new enhancements and developments that are being considered to ensure the senior alert scheme is in line with changing demographics and technological advancements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49684/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (14 Nov 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: The seniors alert scheme has delivered peace of mind to many people, with alarms or pendants and monitors. With an ageing population there is likely to be increased demand. What plans does the Minister have to expand the scheme and to avail of newer technologies to make the scheme even better?