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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (4 Jul 2024)

Michael Moynihan: 77. To ask the Minister for Finance if he shares the concerns that the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme is no longer fit for purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28506/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (4 Jul 2024)

Michael Moynihan: It was remiss of me during my previous question not to congratulate Deputy Chambers on his appointment as Minister for Finance. I offer him every good wish as he endeavours to take hold of a very important Department. Doing so is well within his grasp. I thank him for his co-operation in the various portfolios he has held over the past four years. It has been a pleasure working with him....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (4 Jul 2024)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Minister for his response. The Joint Committee on Disability Matters held an all-day meeting on 8 April. One of the main issues raised that day related to the criteria for the primary medical certificate. Some of the legislation that acts as the basis for the certificate dates from the late 1960s. Many people have said that the DDS is not fit for purpose but that the various...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Banking Sector (4 Jul 2024)

Michael Moynihan: I ask the Minister for Finance about the actions he and his Department are taking about the future evolution of cash infrastructure in the State, both to ensure cash is legal tender and acceptable, and that it is managed in a fair, orderly, transparent and equitable manner.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Banking Sector (4 Jul 2024)

Michael Moynihan: It is hugely important that the Bill be brought in as a matter of urgency because, as the Minister stated, it is important that cash is available. It remains a critical part of our economy in so many ways. There were issues with cash being withdrawn from various banks and so forth in rural and urban communities. That has thankfully stopped, but it is important there is a sound basis in...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (4 Jul 2024)

Michael Moynihan: 121. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to review the VAT treatment of farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28505/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Enabling Community Inclusion for People with Disabilities (Resumed): Disability Equality Specialist Support Agency (3 Jul 2024)

Michael Moynihan: Apologies have been received from Deputy Ellis and Senator Clonan. Before we begin, I warmly welcome the family of Deputy Seán Canney to the Gallery. They will be able to keep a close eye on the proceedings and the work we do. Seán is a huge contributor to our work on the Committee on Disability Matters. He is very dedicated and contributes very positively to the work we are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Enabling Community Inclusion for People with Disabilities (Resumed): Disability Equality Specialist Support Agency (3 Jul 2024)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Ms Griffin. We will now hear from members, the first being Deputy Canney.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Enabling Community Inclusion for People with Disabilities (Resumed): Disability Equality Specialist Support Agency (3 Jul 2024)

Michael Moynihan: To follow on from Deputy Canney’s point, when was the report given to the Department of Health?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Enabling Community Inclusion for People with Disabilities (Resumed): Disability Equality Specialist Support Agency (3 Jul 2024)

Michael Moynihan: Absolutely. A lot of it is empowering parents in having a step, signpost or a way for people because it is really important. As Mr. Miller said in his commentary, the challenges are there for families on an ongoing basis. Some of the time, there are great initiatives. The witnesses' concept is highly innovative, but it is very down to earth and on the ground. The challenge I see is that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Enabling Community Inclusion for People with Disabilities (Resumed): Disability Equality Specialist Support Agency (3 Jul 2024)

Michael Moynihan: It is extremely frustrating is it not? That is the challenge. We may pursue that in the channels that are open to us, and we might throw some spotlights on it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Enabling Community Inclusion for People with Disabilities (Resumed): Disability Equality Specialist Support Agency (3 Jul 2024)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the witnesses very much for appearing before the committee. We really appreciate it. I thank them for the work they do. It is greatly appreciated. Our job is now to try to ensure that it does not veer off the radar completely. I thank the members and our team. We will adjourn until next week at 5 o'clock.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (27 Jun 2024)

Michael Moynihan: Yes, I did attend the meeting. In the first instance, I commend what the section 39 or charitable organisations are doing throughout the country in providing services on behalf of the State. This is one of the charity organisations that is providing services which are not being provided by the State but should be provided by the State. The State is failing to ensure that money is provided...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (27 Jun 2024)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the House for allowing me the opportunity to raise this issue. The Crann project in Ballincollig in County Cork is a fantastic innovation that has been developed over the last number of years. The board of directors and the team there have developed fantastic facilities for people with disabilities, therapeutic facilities for rehabilitation and indeed play therapy. They are also...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (27 Jun 2024)

Michael Moynihan: 35. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions and engagement he has had with EU counterparts on the grave situation in Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27271/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (27 Jun 2024)

Michael Moynihan: 49. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has had any engagement with Brazil, India, or South Africa over their failure to sign up to a joint communique issued at the end of a Ukraine peace conference in which more than 80 countries and international organisations endorsed Ukrainian territorial integrity in the face of Russia’s invasion; and if he will make a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: An Inclusive Education for an Inclusive Society: Department of Education (25 Jun 2024)

Michael Moynihan: Apologies have been received from Senators O'Loughlin and McGreehan. On behalf the committee, I welcome the Minister of State with responsibility for special education and inclusion, Deputy Naughton, and Mr. Frank Hanlon, Mr. Martin McLoughlin and Mr. Brendan Doody, principal officers in the special education section of the Department. The Minister of State may call on her officials to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: An Inclusive Education for an Inclusive Society: Department of Education (25 Jun 2024)

Michael Moynihan: I call Deputy Paul Donnelly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: An Inclusive Education for an Inclusive Society: Department of Education (25 Jun 2024)

Michael Moynihan: I have a question on the template. In the last 24 or 48 hours I have been advised of a special class in a primary school. It was redesignated as a special class. The six kids in the class could have stayed in that for an extra year. The board of management took a decision to redesignate it so that the six kids could stay in place, but the patron overruled the board of management. That...