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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Industrial Relations (Provisions in Respect of Pension Entitlements of Retired Workers) Bill 2021: Discussion (25 Jan 2023)

Joe Flaherty: Is this a uniquely Irish situation? Does Mr. Nugent have some insight? Is it a case that people can go collectively to the ombudsman, or a similar body, in Europe or the UK?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Industrial Relations (Provisions in Respect of Pension Entitlements of Retired Workers) Bill 2021: Discussion (25 Jan 2023)

Joe Flaherty: Mr. Nugent referenced the six-month rule again. That will change for the WRC, but it will not change for the equality tribunal or the Labour Court. Is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Industrial Relations (Provisions in Respect of Pension Entitlements of Retired Workers) Bill 2021: Discussion (25 Jan 2023)

Joe Flaherty: They will not be with regard to pensions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Industrial Relations (Provisions in Respect of Pension Entitlements of Retired Workers) Bill 2021: Discussion (25 Jan 2023)

Joe Flaherty: I will play the devil's advocate. The Government could say it is not being done anywhere. However, Ms Shaw would say that does not mean we should not do it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Industrial Relations (Provisions in Respect of Pension Entitlements of Retired Workers) Bill 2021: Discussion (25 Jan 2023)

Joe Flaherty: I return to Mr. Collins's submission and the sponsoring employer section. The second-last paragraph refers to access to the ombudsman for a class or group of workers. It states: Retired workers have no forum within which to challenge this unfair and inequitable practice of changing the terms & conditions of their retirement. This Bill will give retired workers that right, i.e. to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Industrial Relations (Provisions in Respect of Pension Entitlements of Retired Workers) Bill 2021: Discussion (25 Jan 2023)

Joe Flaherty: We are probably halfway there in that regard and we need to follow through and give pensioners access to the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman. The door has been opened in that regard. Is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Industrial Relations (Provisions in Respect of Pension Entitlements of Retired Workers) Bill 2021: Discussion (25 Jan 2023)

Joe Flaherty: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Industrial Relations (Provisions in Respect of Pension Entitlements of Retired Workers) Bill 2021: Discussion (25 Jan 2023)

Joe Flaherty: I am running out of time. As a Government member, I am in a different position from some other members in that I must find value in the Bill but must also find some ways to square the anomalies. My point to go back to the Minister is the door is open to address this in relation to the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman. The Government has gone some degree of the way but not the full way.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Industrial Relations (Provisions in Respect of Pension Entitlements of Retired Workers) Bill 2021: Discussion (25 Jan 2023)

Joe Flaherty: Has the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman given any reason for his claim that he cannot take a class or collective case? What is the position in the UK or Europe? Can a group take come up with agreements?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tax Code (24 Jan 2023)

Joe Flaherty: 75. To ask the Minister for Finance the proposals he will be bringing forward in relation to income tax over the medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2994/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jan 2023)

Joe Flaherty: I thank all the speakers for coming in, particularly Ms Locke-Reilly and Ms Lavin, who gave us a fantastic insight. The great thing about this committee is that it is very humbling and we get a great indication of with people and advocates, such as them, are doing. It is extraordinary work and hopefully, in the fullness of time, it will benefit not only them but future generations. Both Ms...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jan 2023)

Joe Flaherty: To play devil's advocate, parents listening hear that the services are challenged, but those services are what they currently have. If there is a suggestion that we change this without having a real, viable alternative, then parents are of the view that they have a narrow window to get the best supports possible. What specifically would Dr. Roddy change?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jan 2023)

Joe Flaherty: I am conscious of the time. I think Dr. Roddy mentioned applied behavioural analysis, ABA, therapy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jan 2023)

Joe Flaherty: My apologies. I thought I picked that up. I was wrong and stand corrected. Dr. Roddy is attached to the Atlantic Technological University. It is great to see that her work at the school is so strong. I am particularly interested in the autism policy recommendation and implementing that person-centred approach. A big challenge for us is to get third level to start to embrace this. What...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jan 2023)

Joe Flaherty: Unfortunately, I am out of time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jan 2023)

Joe Flaherty: Lovely. I will focus on Ms McDonagh's suggestions regarding investing in mainstream schools. She is correct that we have to move away from the concept of special schools. We need integration. That model is working particularly well. I can see resistance to it from a certain category of schools' teachers and management. However, at the same time, we have to concede that €1 in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jan 2023)

Joe Flaherty: He did it on purpose.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jan 2023)

Joe Flaherty: I welcome all the witnesses, particularly Mr. Brannigan and Mr. Mahon from Longford County Council. My colleagues on the committee will be delighted to hear that I will not be talking about Longford on my own. I normally have a one-theme subject so I am delighted to have Mr. Brannigan and Mr. Mahon here. When we have the opportunity, I would like to send my best wishes to their colleague,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jan 2023)

Joe Flaherty: A big and specific issue for local authority housing is getting those houses back into the housing stock. What steps has Longford County Council taken to address that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jan 2023)

Joe Flaherty: I see that Longford County Council has been approved for seven additional staff for the housing department. The public will tell us there is a big issue with getting repairs done but notwithstanding the fact that there is an excellent team in place, will Longford County Council be able to supplement the outdoor staff working within housing or where is the breakdown of those seven staff?...