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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Care for People with Disabilities: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: We might start with the Ombudsman for Children's Office.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Care for People with Disabilities: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: There is a vote in the Dáil. The witnesses might continue to answer. I propose that Deputy O'Loughlin chairs the meeting and that we take the contributions from Senators Clonan and Flynn. Senator O'Loughlin is on her way back in to chair the meeting. We will have to abandon ship momentarily. We are only voting on an amendment; we are not actually into the voting block and should...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Care for People with Disabilities: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: There are a couple of issues that have come up at the meetings. I will address the representatives of the office of the Ombudsman first, on the various of reports, commentary and discussions that it has had over the years. I am trying to put it in the most diplomatic language. What sense do they from the relevant Departments and sections that are dealing with children, people with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Care for People with Disabilities: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: Does Mr. Leonard wish to contribute? I saw him writing furiously at one stage.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Care for People with Disabilities: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: We will start with Mr. Colfer, proceed to the representatives from the Ombudsman for Children and finish with those from the Mental Health Commission.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Care for People with Disabilities: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: We will follow up on that request.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Care for People with Disabilities: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: The point the Deputy is making, with St. Mary of the Angels being a case in point, is that there is significant potential. Some attitude is given by public officials when they are challenged by families about transferring people. They say they could give respite but that it is respite on a national basis. One family in the south of Ireland have been offered, or threatened with, a place in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Care for People with Disabilities: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: I am sorry to interrupt Deputy Healy-Rae but the committee is already ten minutes over time so we must try to conclude. We are here since 5.30 p.m. I will go to the Ombudsman for Children and then to HIQA to respond to those points. I apologise but we need to conclude.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Care for People with Disabilities: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the witnesses very much for a lengthy discussion. We could nearly start again because of the other issues that would come. I sincerely thank the witnesses from HIQA, the Ombudsman for Children and the Mental Health Commission. We will follow up on the points raised and what we need to do to tackle the system.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Funding (7 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: 81. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide a report on his Department’s engagement in relation to the funding of section 39 organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47021/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (7 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: 227. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason students over the age of 23 years who are not enrolled in full-time education cannot benefit from a student Leap card, especially given that the cost of a part-time postgraduate diploma, masters degree, and so on, puts the individual at a significant economic disadvantage. [47690/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (7 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: 228. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason students from other EU Member States visiting Ireland cannot benefit from the student fare for public transport services; and if this is standard practice across other EU Member States. [47691/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (7 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: 768. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to provide an update on the introduction of pay-related unemployment benefits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48418/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (7 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: 1199. To ask the Minister for Health if the significant cost of circadin could be covered under the medical card scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47914/23]

Joint Committee on Disability Matters Report: Motion (26 Oct 2023)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the debate. I had a commitment to speak to representatives of an organisation who were before a committee. I apologise that I had to nip out in the middle of the debate. I commend Deputies on the earnestness and genuineness of the debate. We constantly see the challenges that are there for people with disabilities. We see the need in this report. It is stark and lays out the...

Joint Committee on Disability Matters Report: Motion (26 Oct 2023)

Michael Moynihan: I move: That Dáil Éireann shall take note of the Report of the Joint Committee on Disability Matters entitled "Aligning Disability Services with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities", copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 23rd February, 2023. I welcome the opportunity to speak to this report. The report was laid before...

Road Safety: Statements (26 Oct 2023)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate. Over recent weeks and months, people have quite rightly been concerned about road deaths. As I stand, I think of the many great friends of mine who passed away through road traffic accidents over the last number of years, and of their families. I think of the everlasting impact a road death can have on a family and on a community....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Agriculture Schemes (26 Oct 2023)

Michael Moynihan: I acknowledge the work that was done to make sure the 46,000 farmers were accepted onto tranche 1. A number of farmers have been waiting this year. I also welcome the expressions of interest because I know an awful lot of work was done to get funding and everything else in place. I think the answer to my next question is probably in the negative. It concerns tranche 1 of the scheme and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Agriculture Schemes (26 Oct 2023)

Michael Moynihan: Briefly, on tranche 1, is it the intention of the Department that those funds would be paid in 2023 for those who applied? How far along the road is the Department with regard to that process?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (26 Oct 2023)

Michael Moynihan: On Deputy Harkin’s question on social farming, first, I have to express an interest in it. I recently completed a course in UCC on practical supports for social farming. It is one of the great enablers. Farming and being close to nature is natural. It has a massive therapeutic value within society. I believe in the cross-departmental piece. The Minister of State outlined where...