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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: Deputy Tully has another question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the witnesses. I apologise for the interruptions, but we had a limited number of them. I had thought we would have had many more throughout the day. Several issues came through during the session and were noted. From memory, though, one thing came across clearly. An Garda Síochána has an extremely important and respected role in society. There are diverse groups in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: When will the public have sight of that report?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: I thank all of the witnesses for this evening's presentation. I thank the members, and of course the committee team for pulling the whole lot together.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: We will start with An Garda Síochána. I call Mr. Jones.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (23 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: 53. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the estimated cost of all means tested payments and supports in 2024; if any Departments are seeking to expand such payments by revision of such tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17778/24]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Court Accommodation (23 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: 90. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the discussions his Department has had with the Courts Service in relation to the courthouse in Kanturk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17777/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Membership (23 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: 111. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his position on Türkiye becoming a member of the European Union; his views on the human rights situation in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18045/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (18 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: 80. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of businesses in counties Cork and Kerry, respectively, that have to date registered for the increased cost of business grant; when payments under the grant will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16931/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Regional Development (18 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: 91. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for a report on the implementation of the south-west regional enterprise plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16932/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the UNCRPD at local level. Today's discussion is on transport. On behalf of the committee I welcome representatives of the National Transport Authority: Ms Anne Graham, chief executive officer; Mr. Jeremy Ryan, director of public transport services; and Ms Wendy Thompson, director of transport regulation. From Iarnród Éireann, I welcome...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: I now invite Deputy Murnane O'Connor, in substitution for Senator Fiona O'Loughlin.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: We will start with Iarnród Éireann and then go to the NTA.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: Senator Clonan might let Mr. Murphy answer because we are running over time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: Just one second, let the Deputy-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: Hold a second. The Vice Chairman wants to come in there.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: We heard it here first.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: The voting block in the Dáil will be called in a minute. I thank all of our guests for coming in for this interesting discussion. It is very clear from members' contributions that there is an awful lot of work to be done in this area. I am somewhat concerned about whether the witnesses are fully aware of the UNCRPD and the importance of compliance with same. I accept that we are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: We have had a tour of Carlow.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Senator Clonan very much. We will start with Iarnród Éireann and then go to the National Transport Authority.