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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Planning for Inclusive Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jan 2024)
Michael Moynihan: Very good. Thank you, Deputy Murnane O'Connor. I will not comment. Mr. O'Regan might respond.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Planning for Inclusive Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jan 2024)
Michael Moynihan: I call Mr. Rainey.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Planning for Inclusive Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jan 2024)
Michael Moynihan: Emer Higgins is substituting for Mary Seery Kearney.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Planning for Inclusive Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jan 2024)
Michael Moynihan: I thank the Deputy. Maybe we will start with the HSE on that point, please.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Planning for Inclusive Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jan 2024)
Michael Moynihan: I call Senator McGreehan.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Planning for Inclusive Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jan 2024)
Michael Moynihan: I am monitoring proceedings in the Dáil. I ask members to put all their questions at once in case our discussion is interrupted.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Planning for Inclusive Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jan 2024)
Michael Moynihan: I will ask a few questions now as I can see the Minister is on his feet in the Dáil and we may have a vote shortly. Mr. O'Regan mentioned a 2011 report on decongregation. Is there a co-ordinated strategy or plan for decongregation, which is a major Government policy platform? When the parent or parents of persons with disability pass on, they find themselves in an emergency. Is...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Planning for Inclusive Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jan 2024)
Michael Moynihan: Has money been unspent in the CAS budget over the years?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Planning for Inclusive Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jan 2024)
Michael Moynihan: We are in public session. The purpose of today's meeting is a resumption of the discussion of planning for inclusive communities. On behalf of the committee, I welcome representatives of the HSE: Mr. Bernard O'Regan, Mr. Brian J. Higgins and Ms Anne Ennis. From the County and City Management Association, I welcome Ms AnnMarie Farrelly, Mr. Michael Rainey, Mr. Barry Lynch and Mr. Liam...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Planning for Inclusive Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jan 2024)
Michael Moynihan: Does Ms Farrelly want to comment?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Planning for Inclusive Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jan 2024)
Michael Moynihan: I thank Mr. O'Regan. It was, strictly speaking, just outside the scope but it is an important issue as well nonetheless. I thank one and all for their involvement. We will be continuing this because it is an avenue that can deliver capacity within the disability services. To all the members as well, I offer a sincere thanks for their commitment this evening and always. Also, we have...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Park-and-Ride Facilities (17 Jan 2024)
Michael Moynihan: 225. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are plans to upgrade the car parking facilities at Charleville train station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57376/23]
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (17 Jan 2024)
Michael Moynihan: 999. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality what actions are being taken to improve the retention and recruitment levels in An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56423/23]
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (13 Dec 2023)
Michael Moynihan: 169. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for an overview of the main law reforms initiated by her Department since 27 June 2020. [55612/23]
- Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (12 Dec 2023)
Michael Moynihan: 377. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the supports provided to strengthen and develop sports facilities and organisations since 27 June 2020. [55283/23]
- Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Policies (12 Dec 2023)
Michael Moynihan: 889. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development for a progress report on the implementation of Our Rural Future. [55288/23]
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (7 Dec 2023)
Michael Moynihan: I thank the Minister of State for putting the facts on record. I welcome the additional SENO posts; it is not before time. It is needed because the SENOs are stretched to the limit. There is no merit in a further reply. I thank the Minister of State for putting on record that the vacancies will be filled. I will come back to the issue in February if what was outlined does not come to...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (7 Dec 2023)
Michael Moynihan: Yes.
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (7 Dec 2023)
Michael Moynihan: I thank the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach for the opportunity to raise this issue. The SENO, or special educational needs organiser, plays a vital role in the provision of special education or education for additional needs. They have done tremendous work in working with boards of management, school authorities and with families throughout the country. Over the recent while, I have...
- Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)
Michael Moynihan: If I may come back to what is in the legislation-----