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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Planning for Inclusive Communities: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Michael Moynihan: I apologise again for the interruption and thank the witnesses for their engagement. If there is anything they think we should advance, they should feel free to send it to the committee. The more information we get, the stronger our hand can be when we have the CCMA and the HSE before the committee. I thank our members for their engagement. I also thank our background team who do a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Planning for Inclusive Communities: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Michael Moynihan: The more information we have the stronger our hand is.

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

Michael Moynihan: In the programme for Government there was a commitment in respect of the optional protocol to the UNCRPD. There is an awful lot of work going on within the Departments and within the Government to improve the State's provision for people with disabilities, their families, their communities and their carers. It is important as well, however, that we send out a signal. We have ratified the...

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

Michael Moynihan: 9. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the programme for Government. [52550/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (30 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: 88. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will report on the number of special education needs organiser posts not being filled across the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52659/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (30 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: 139. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to provide an update on the school building programme in County Cork; if she is satisfied with its progress to-date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52658/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Bodies (30 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: 193. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for a report on his support for the work of the International Criminal Court and his response to Russian attempts to undermine its international mandate and functioning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49693/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (30 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: 209. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his response to the outcome of the International Donors' Conference on humanitarian demining in Ukraine held in Zagreb on 11 and 12 October 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49692/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Development Plan (28 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: 38. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome 10 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52298/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Development Plan (28 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: 68. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome 2 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52297/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disability Services (23 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: On the appeals commencing in December, there is a backlog of 1,100. At what rate will they be heard? I ask the Minister to ensure additional resources are provided insofar as possible in order that as many appeals as possible may be heard in the short term.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disability Services (23 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Minister for the response on resources for the appeals process to ensure as many appeals as possible may be heard. He mentioned the competence in the Department of Finance and the change under the Department responsible for disabilities to ensure the new scheme, whenever it will be tailored, will meet the needs we hear about weekly at meetings of the disability matters committee....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disability Services (23 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: 106. To ask the Minister for Finance how many people in Cork qualify for the disabled drivers and disabled passengers (tax concessions) scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51366/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disability Services (23 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: 120. To ask the Minister for Finance if he plans any changes to the disabled drivers and disabled passengers (tax concessions) scheme. [51365/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disability Services (23 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: In recent years, difficulties have been experienced with the disabled drivers scheme and the primary medical cert, in particular on the appeals side for the latter. There were a number of resignations from the appeals board, as the medics involved said the scheme was too restrictive. Urgency is needed on the part of the Government. As Chair of the Oireachtas disability committee, we hear...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Regional Development (23 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: 65. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the recently announced smart regions enterprise innovation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51360/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (23 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: 73. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment how he is helping businesses in rural Ireland establish a digital presence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51362/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (23 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: 321. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the establishment of a primary care centre in Millstreet, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51656/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Article 23 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: The purpose of today's meeting is to discuss raising awareness of Article 23, which relates to respect for home and family life. From Disabled Women Ireland, we have Nem Kearns, Amy Hassett and Louise Milicevic, member and parent advocate. From the centre for disability law and policy, CDLP, at the University of Galway, we have Professor Eilionóir Flynn, director, and Emma Burns,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Article 23 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: We would very much appreciate it.