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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (31 May 2023)

Michael Moynihan: One can get an eye test or dental treatment through PRSI contributions. I propose that people who have PRSI contributions would get an annual visit to their GP for an annual check-up. We have seen people who have not gone to the doctor and then have a serious illness. I think it comes under the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform. There could be...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (30 May 2023)

Michael Moynihan: 86. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his Department has plans to improve access to personal assistant hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25773/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (30 May 2023)

Michael Moynihan: 103. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is satisfied with his Department's progress to date in adult and children respite services; if there are plans to increase capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25774/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Living with a Disability: Discussion (Resumed) (25 May 2023)

Michael Moynihan: We are in public session. Apologies have been received from Deputy Holly Cairns and Senator Tom Clonan. Today's meeting will address public awareness around living with a disability. On behalf of the committee I welcome Dylan Nelson, Saoirse Smith, Padraic Moran, Niamh Kilcawley and Ciarán Delaney. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Living with a Disability: Discussion (Resumed) (25 May 2023)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Ms Niamh Kilcawley very much. I call Mr. Delaney.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Living with a Disability: Discussion (Resumed) (25 May 2023)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the witnesses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Living with a Disability: Discussion (Resumed) (25 May 2023)

Michael Moynihan: I might ask two of the witnesses to respond and then we can move on to the next one.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Living with a Disability: Discussion (Resumed) (25 May 2023)

Michael Moynihan: Ms Smith might expand on the medical card in response to Deputy Feighan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Living with a Disability: Discussion (Resumed) (25 May 2023)

Michael Moynihan: Absolutely. Does Ms Smith want to answer that question on the buses?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Living with a Disability: Discussion (Resumed) (25 May 2023)

Michael Moynihan: Deputy Leddin and Senator McGreehan are next. We will take those two and then come back to the witnesses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Living with a Disability: Discussion (Resumed) (25 May 2023)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Mr. Moran very much. I call Ms Niamh Kilcawley.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Living with a Disability: Discussion (Resumed) (25 May 2023)

Michael Moynihan: We have a number of members to fit in. The content of the evidence that has been given this morning has been extremely powerful, and empowers us. On one of the points that was made, yesterday the committee issued a statement that all policy would have to be disability-proofed. I am conscious that everyone has questions. On a weekly basis, we are empowered by the evidence we hear of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Living with a Disability: Discussion (Resumed) (25 May 2023)

Michael Moynihan: I invite the witnesses, starting with Ciarán, to give their closing comments on the contributions by Deputy Leddin and Senator McGreehan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Living with a Disability: Discussion (Resumed) (25 May 2023)

Michael Moynihan: Mr. Delaney might forward that information on Bus Éireann to us. The more information we have, the stronger we can be in dealing with it. I thank Mr. Delaney, Ms Kilcawley, Ms Smith, Mr. Moran and Mr. Nelson for their powerful testimony. I mention their role in appearing on "Prime Time" and highlighting the case. They challenged us this morning in order that we can move the challenge...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Living with a Disability: Discussion (Resumed) (25 May 2023)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the witnesses for coming in. I thank them for giving evidence of their life experience. I ask them to continue to do so because, collectively, that is the only way we will effect change. I thank the members for the constant engagement because it is only with the strength of the members that we can go on to advance change. I thank the committee team as well. They are fantastic.

Access to Autism and Disability Assessments and Supports: Motion [Private Members] (24 May 2023)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Minister of State for sharing time and for her forthrightness, the way she has been dealing with the issues across the spectrum and the way she has tackled the system. The system needs to be tackled. There are a number of issues. As was stated earlier, the capacity in the system needs to be increased. Many of the section 38 and 39 organisations and other voluntary...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (23 May 2023)

Michael Moynihan: On the Taoiseach's reference in his response to the 84,000 people who have come in and for whom the State has provided shelter, what engagement have State agencies had with people who have come in, and are willing to work or participate, in the context of the labour shortage right across sectors? Will the Taoiseach give us an update on that, please?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (23 May 2023)

Michael Moynihan: 29. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on a humanitarian response to Ukraine will next meet. [22446/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Policy (23 May 2023)

Michael Moynihan: 17. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the economic policy unit of his Department. [22445/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Policy (23 May 2023)

Michael Moynihan: Balanced regional development is very important. In light of everything that is happening with the cities, the shortage of housing and everything else, it is the way forward. In that context, there is particular need to prioritise the M20 connection road between Limerick and Cork and beyond. The recent tragedies on the streets of Charleville are a major concern for all those representing...