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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Implementation of Inclusive Education in Schools: Department of Education (18 Oct 2023)

Michael Moynihan: There is no issue with that, Senator. Please continue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Implementation of Inclusive Education in Schools: Department of Education (18 Oct 2023)

Michael Moynihan: I would appreciate if Mr. Hanlon would liaise with Senator Flynn in this regard as it is very important.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Implementation of Inclusive Education in Schools: Department of Education (18 Oct 2023)

Michael Moynihan: There are a number of issues I wish to raise. The NCSE comes from the policy section in the Department. Over the past number of years, there had been great engagement with SENOs on making decisions in the principal's office after being out in the school. That power seems to have waned. I am aware that SENOs are under tremendous pressure and are covering a great deal but there are now more...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Implementation of Inclusive Education in Schools: Department of Education (18 Oct 2023)

Michael Moynihan: Before Mr. Hanlon takes that question, as a public representative engaging with parents and schools for a long number of years, I would have to say that the new system since 2017 is more frustrating for parents and for schools. There is not a battle, but a discomfort between the SENO and the boards of management or the school management because they perceive that there is not enough...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Implementation of Inclusive Education in Schools: Department of Education (18 Oct 2023)

Michael Moynihan: The other thing-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Implementation of Inclusive Education in Schools: Department of Education (18 Oct 2023)

Michael Moynihan: I will liaise with the Department on that. Finally, from the point of view of social inclusion and additional needs, are the officials constantly in contact with the building unit? The biggest challenge we have is post-primary. As I see it, going into the future it will be a major issue. Ms Mannion might say a word on how she engages with the building unit for any schools that are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Implementation of Inclusive Education in Schools: Department of Education (18 Oct 2023)

Michael Moynihan: Thanks a million. No doubt we will be engaging with the guests again. We appreciate their honesty regarding where the various challenges lie and we look forward to further engagement. The guests might correspond on the couple of points raised by Senators Flynn and McGreehan. I might talk to Mr. McLoughlin about the other matter. The guests have to get back to Deputy Tully on the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (18 Oct 2023)

Michael Moynihan: 35. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Children and Education will meet next. [42585/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Capitation Grants (17 Oct 2023)

Michael Moynihan: 27. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills how much the increased capitation announced in Budget 2024 will be worth to schools in each of Cork and Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44926/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (17 Oct 2023)

Michael Moynihan: 44. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her estimate of the number of secondary students in each of Cork and Kerry who will benefit from the introduction of free school books next year; the number of primary students that are currently benefitting from free school books in each of the counties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44925/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (17 Oct 2023)

Michael Moynihan: 227. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason an additional ASD class has not been approved for a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44786/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (17 Oct 2023)

Michael Moynihan: 623. To ask the Minister for Health what action is being taken by the HSE to assist people who are not medical card holders to access GP services in areas where GPs have retired, such as the town of Charleville, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45305/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Meetings (12 Oct 2023)

Michael Moynihan: 28. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on his meeting with the CEO of the Electoral Commission (details supplied) to discuss digital issues, in particular the use of artificial intelligence tools. [44180/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Legislative Measures (12 Oct 2023)

Michael Moynihan: 39. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the implementation of the Personal Injuries Resolution Board Act 2022. [44181/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: UNCRPD and 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Michael Moynihan: We have received apologies from Senators O'Loughlin and Seery Kearney. The purpose of today's meeting is to discuss international co-operation, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, UNCRPD, and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. On behalf of the committee, I extend a warm welcome to our guests from Christian Blind Mission, CBM, Global, Mr....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: UNCRPD and 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Mr. Roughneen very much and call on Mr. Gaffey to give his opening remarks.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: UNCRPD and 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Mr. Gaffey and call Mr. McLoughlin to make his opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: UNCRPD and 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Mr. McLoughlin. Now we will go to our first committee member, Deputy Ellis.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: UNCRPD and 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Michael Moynihan: Mr. McLoughlin had indicated he wanted to come in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: UNCRPD and 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Michael Moynihan: Does Mr. Gaffey want to start?