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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Enabling Community Inclusion for People with Disabilities: Discussion (24 Nov 2022)

Michael Moynihan: I thank all of the witnesses. Does Mr. Sherwin want to come in?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Enabling Community Inclusion for People with Disabilities: Discussion (24 Nov 2022)

Michael Moynihan: I thank all members and witnesses. On universal design for local authorities and Government Departments, we have had many discussions on housing and the issue in terms of universal design. Is that not something that has to be accepted and implemented across all services and facilities? In our sister committee, the Joint Committee on Autism, the National Disability Authority highlighted SI...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Enabling Community Inclusion for People with Disabilities: Discussion (24 Nov 2022)

Michael Moynihan: I would appreciate if I could get as much information as possible. I thank all the witnesses this morning who gave up their time to give us the information. The more information we have and the more the experience and honesty of the presentations, the more it empowers us to drive on. We have a lot of work to do to advance the cause of people with disabilities. We appreciate it. If there...

Social Welfare Bill 2022: Second Stage (22 Nov 2022)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the opportunity, however brief, to speak on this legislation. I compliment the Minister on the work she is doing and the co-operation in all the work she is doing in the Department. I and many others greatly appreciate it. I wish to raise several issues. One is the disregard of the half-rate carer's allowance. This is an important aspect. It must be acknowledged that this...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (22 Nov 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 363. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the plans to improve the conditions of service for Defence Forces medical officers given the difficulties in retaining this critical capability (details supplied). [58090/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (22 Nov 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 364. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel inducted and discharged by rank to date in 2022. [58091/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (22 Nov 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 365. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of vacancies that exist in the Defence Forces by rank. [58092/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (22 Nov 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 366. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when projects (details supplied) in the high-level implementation plan "Strengthening our Defence Forces", which was published in July 2019, will be delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58093/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (22 Nov 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 367. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the delivery of the early actions outlined in the high-level action plan for the Commission on the Defence Forces; and if all targets will be met. [58094/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (22 Nov 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 495. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if it is correct that contracts for accommodation for Ukrainians in private residences are currently under review, and as such, no new contracts for accommodation are being negotiated until the review is complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58162/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Policies (17 Nov 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 113. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will undertake the development of a national policy and framework on the recognition and consultation of persons with disabilities and their disabled persons' organisations. [56792/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Rights of People with Disabilities (17 Nov 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 125. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when it is intended to ratify the Optional Protocol of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. [56793/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Disability, Mental Health and Ageing: Engagement with Minister of State at the Department of Health (17 Nov 2022)

Michael Moynihan: We have received apologies from Senators O'Loughlin and Clonan. The purpose of today's meeting is to discuss disability, mental health and ageing. On behalf of the committee I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Butler; Ms Siobhán McArdle, assistant secretary and head of social care, mental health and drugs policy, and Dr. Philip Dodd, mental health policy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Disability, Mental Health and Ageing: Engagement with Minister of State at the Department of Health (17 Nov 2022)

Michael Moynihan: I will call Deputy Higgins, as I understand she has another commitment in the Chamber.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Disability, Mental Health and Ageing: Engagement with Minister of State at the Department of Health (17 Nov 2022)

Michael Moynihan: I thank members, the Minister and the team. There are two issues. Years ago, there was not enough money in the allocation for home care. Now there is money but no staff. I know efforts have been put in to try to do that. That is crucial. It is showing up the challenges that are there, in both urban and rural Ireland. This will not be of any surprise, but in my region young people and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Disability, Mental Health and Ageing: Engagement with Minister of State at the Department of Health (17 Nov 2022)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Minister, the officials and our members this morning for their dedication to the job at hand and to their interest in our work. I also thank our team that does so much work behind the scenes and continues to do so.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Development Plan (15 Nov 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 90. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the implementation of the National Development Plan 2021-2030 and specifically in relation to NSO 3 of the Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56423/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Development Plan (15 Nov 2022)

Michael Moynihan: What is the status of the implementation of the National Development Plan 2021-2030, with specific reference to NSO 3?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Development Plan (15 Nov 2022)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Minister for his engagement with the Charleville community, including Councillor Ian Doyle and the Charleville Chamber of Commerce, back in early September around the application for funding from the RRDF. It is a fantastic project worth €5.2 million and we hope it will be rolled out. There are a couple of issues. All these schemes are hugely beneficial to rural...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Development Plan (15 Nov 2022)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Minister. He mentioned broadband. Some of the dates given are in 2024 or 2025 and the roll-out in particular areas has been brought back to 2023. Is there engagement with National Broadband Ireland, NBI, to see whether it can be further speeded up to ensure broadband for rural Ireland? It is the great enabler. There are great prospects for remote working and for companies to...