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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Behaviour Analysis and Support: Discussion (4 May 2023)

Michael Moynihan: We have apologies from Senator Tom Clonan. The business of today's meeting is consideration of rights-based behaviour analysis and support. I welcome on behalf of the committee Mr. Alan Tennyson, chair of the Irish Society for Behaviour Analysis, ISBA, and Ms Amy O'Keefe, behaviour analyst at the ISBA, and Dr. Michelle Kelly and Dr. Teresa Mulhern from the division of behaviour analysis...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Behaviour Analysis and Support: Discussion (4 May 2023)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Ms O'Keefe. We will now have questions and answers with members. I call Deputy Ellis.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Behaviour Analysis and Support: Discussion (4 May 2023)

Michael Moynihan: Who wants to start?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Behaviour Analysis and Support: Discussion (4 May 2023)

Michael Moynihan: As Deputy Cairns is due in the Chamber, I ask Senator Seery Kearney to allow her to speak first.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Behaviour Analysis and Support: Discussion (4 May 2023)

Michael Moynihan: Senator Flynn asked me to clarify a point in her absence. People who understand neurodiversity and so forth have been critical of ABA and PBS. Has society not been listening to those who have invested hugely in the study autism? Is it not taking what they have to say seriously in light of the fact that those therapies are available? I go back to Senator Seery Kearney's point about the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Behaviour Analysis and Support: Discussion (4 May 2023)

Michael Moynihan: In the context of ABA and PBS, many people within the sector, for want of a better word, are very much against these therapies. Are they not being taken seriously? Is not enough recognition being taken of their opinions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Behaviour Analysis and Support: Discussion (4 May 2023)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Dr. Mulhern, Ms O'Keefe, Dr. Kelly and Mr. Tennyson. The continuing discussion is certainly a challenge to society, and while we need to have more discussion on it across the board, it is a societal issue we have to change. As I always say in regard to people with disabilities, we have to challenge the attitude and the culture at all times. If there is any other information our...

Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Apr 2023)

Michael Moynihan: The building is owned by the Courts Service. It was signed into ownership by the State in 2004, almost 180 years after it was built. The point I am making is, there is a trajectory of funding that has to be done but there is an immediacy about what we are trying to do in order to preserve what we have. There is a bigger plan but what is in danger of being lost before our eyes is the...

Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Apr 2023)

Michael Moynihan: What about "Ryan's Daughter"?

Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Apr 2023)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023. I welcome the Bill because it is hugely important that we preserve our historic and archaeological monuments. The legislation makes it compulsory for the State to tighten the laws and regulations to make sure that our historical artefacts and buildings are protected for future generations. I want...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (27 Apr 2023)

Michael Moynihan: 24. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his assessment of the implementation of the Windsor Framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19598/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Approach and Disability Legislation: Discussion (27 Apr 2023)

Michael Moynihan: Apologies have been received from Senator O'Loughlin and Deputy Murnane O'Connor. I thank Deputy Hourigan, who has left the committee, for her contribution. I welcome Deputy Leddin, who has joined the committee, and wish him well in his role. The purpose of the meeting is a discussion of the rights-based approach and disability legislation. From the Department of Children, Equality,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Approach and Disability Legislation: Discussion (27 Apr 2023)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Ms Mannion. We will begin by going to the committee's Vice Chair, Deputy Tully.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Approach and Disability Legislation: Discussion (27 Apr 2023)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Mr. Hanlon very much.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Approach and Disability Legislation: Discussion (27 Apr 2023)

Michael Moynihan: I call Deputy Canney.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Approach and Disability Legislation: Discussion (27 Apr 2023)

Michael Moynihan: I thank members and I thank the witnesses for being here. If you look at the questions coming from members, as public representatives we are experiencing the frustrations of families and the challenges that are being faced there. A lot has changed in education provision and throughout the system. I spoke at the Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth last night...

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (Further Revised) (26 Apr 2023)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Chair for allowing me to contribute. I welcome the Minister and the Minister of State. It is great to see them in their new Department. It has been talked about for a long time over the past two and half years. It is there now and we need to move forward on it. There are a number of issues which I want to raise. I took a phone call this afternoon from a mother whose...

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (Further Revised) (26 Apr 2023)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Minister of State.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (25 Apr 2023)

Michael Moynihan: 541. To ask the Minister for Health if the concerns raised by the family of a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19087/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: A Rights-Based Approach and Disability Legislation: National Disability Authority (20 Apr 2023)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Dr. Hartney. I will invite members to put their questions. When I call members to speak, they should adhere to the agenda items scheduled for discussion.