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Committee on Disability Matters: Inclusive Education for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2025)

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Committee on Disability Matters: Inclusive Education for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2025)

Keira Keogh: We have two and a half minutes left so I might give the other witnesses a minute each so I can get all of their answers.

Committee on Disability Matters: Inclusive Education for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2025)

Keira Keogh: One minute is not a lot. I want to go back to something Ms Walker-Strong said about the Ombudsman for Children's comment on potentially collecting data on disability at a hospital. I always welcome the Ombudsman for Children's comments and I look forward to engaging with him on this issue. I can see the benefit of data collection facilitating forward planning for timely, equitable,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (30 Sep 2025)

Keira Keogh: 154. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures being considered to mitigate the impact of fare increases on students and young adults following the recent fare zone restructuring; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51551/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (30 Sep 2025)

Keira Keogh: 191. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has conducted an impact assessment of the recent changes to the Dublin commuter zone fare structure; and his views on the socioeconomic implications for commuters in Zones 2, 3 and 4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51550/25]

Committee on Disability Matters: Inclusive Education for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Sep 2025)

Keira Keogh: I thank the witnesses for attending. I know being principals and parents the witnesses are probably already overwhelmed, but they are here this morning advocating. It is so often the case that the people who are most overwhelmed are the ones who are battling the most. I spoke to the Minister of State, Deputy Moynihan, last week about something similar to what Dr. Liston said, which is...

Committee on Disability Matters: Inclusive Education for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Sep 2025)

Keira Keogh: It sounds like perfect best practice and hopefully we can get that back to the Ministers on the pilot that is being rolled out.

Committee on Disability Matters: Inclusive Education for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Sep 2025)

Keira Keogh: I can think of a one little man who I worked with who would go home to his and would say to her, "I need to be able to bring my football to school because if I can bring my football to school, I will be able to make friends." As a great mother, she went into the school to ask why he cannot bring a football. The schools said they only use their footballs. I responded: "Hold on a second,...

School Transport: Statements (23 Sep 2025)

Keira Keogh: I thank the Minister of State for being here. I welcome the fact that now over 170,000 children are availing of the school transport system, which is a huge increase on the 120,000 who previously availed of it. I also welcome that in the programme for Government we have committed to having another 100,000 avail of it by 2030. I understand the difficulty we have in recruiting bus drivers....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Children and Young People: Discussion (23 Sep 2025)

Keira Keogh: I thank all the witnesses. I was listening to their opening statements online. The survey from the National Parents Council is especially helpful. I also have a survey in general on online safety. Sometimes for parents, the act of filling in the survey gets them to think of the questions they do not know the answers to and perhaps start those discussions with their children. Sometimes we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Children and Young People: Discussion (23 Sep 2025)

Keira Keogh: I thank the witnesses. I will come to Mr. Murray if that is okay. In his opening speech he mentioned the digital divide. This is something I have spoken about in here a few times as well. What comes to his mind when he talks about that? Is it the type of phone or laptop you have, or having an iPad? Is it about paying for professional AI? What kind of solutions does he think we should...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Children and Young People: Discussion (23 Sep 2025)

Keira Keogh: We probably need to have all of the above, all at once, and more. Does Fionn want to come in?

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Childcare Services (23 Sep 2025)

Keira Keogh: 33. To ask the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for an update on the measures currently being taken in her Department to reduce the costs of childcare for families; the supports for providers to ensure they can maintain both quality and sustainability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50207/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Disability Services (23 Sep 2025)

Keira Keogh: 80. To ask the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she is aware of policies within CDNTs where they recommend a 'wait and see' approach for children presenting with developmental concerns or additional needs; the measures being taken by her Department to ensure children and their families are not left without prompt intervention at key developmental stages; and if she will make...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (18 Sep 2025)

Keira Keogh: I acknowledge the good work that is being done, but there are some veterans who are still falling between the cracks in relation to waiting lists for mental health services and the risks of homelessness. I think of the potential end of the UNIFIL mission in Lebanon. When our troops return home, they are transitioning from a highly structured environment with a very close community, to other...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (18 Sep 2025)

Keira Keogh: The contribution of our Defence Forces, both at home and abroad, is undoubtedly a source of incredible pride for us as Irish people. Could the Tánaiste please outline the plans to further support our veterans of the Defence Forces? I notice that in the programme for Government, there are plans to establish a properly resourced office for veteran affairs.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (18 Sep 2025)

Keira Keogh: I thank the Tánaiste. Could I take ten seconds of my one minute to thank his Department and our ambassadors for the work they did on getting Gena Heraty and other hostages released from Haiti? It is much appreciated. I acknowledge the tremendous work done by the organisations the Tánaiste mentioned, including ONE, the Association of Retired Commissioned Officers and the Irish...

National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030: Statements (17 Sep 2025)

Keira Keogh: I attended the launch of the strategy last week. It was the most gorgeous event, surrounded by people from all sectors of society but most importantly the disabled voices in the room. While it was a beautiful event, the strategy itself felt different. We hear time and again from disabled people. They tell us there should be "nothing about us, without us". That is what makes this strategy...

Committee on Disability Matters: Inclusive Education for People with Disabilities: Discussion (17 Sep 2025)

Keira Keogh: I wish the Minister of State a good morning and welcome him back to the disability committee. I was listening to his opening statement online. I wish his officials a good morning. I congratulate the Minister of State on the national human rights strategy for disabled people. It was fantastic to be in attendance and to see the visual representation of the whole-of-government response...

Committee on Disability Matters: Inclusive Education for People with Disabilities: Discussion (17 Sep 2025)

Keira Keogh: To be fair to the Minister, she is working closely with me on it. There is a principal I met in August who came in to try and resolve issues like this. He is stressed beyond belief. He has kids in long-term palliative care. The school is already down SNAs and is being told it must enrol these two children. A parent shared with the school an email in which a SENO advised the parent to...