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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (6 Jul 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 219. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy first time assessment waiting list and within that the numbers waiting less than 4 months; the number waiting 4-12 months and the number waiting more than 12 months; if he will also indicate for each category the numbers waiting aged 0-4, 5-17, 18-64 and aged 65 years plus in each local health area as of 1...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Youth Services (5 Jul 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 6. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on the expansion of youth diversion projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35741/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Youth Services (5 Jul 2022)

Michael Moynihan: Will the Minister provide an update on the expansion of youth diversion projects and make a statement on the matter?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Youth Services (5 Jul 2022)

Michael Moynihan: I join with the Minister in complimenting Deputy Stanton on the amount of work he did on this. The YDPs have used Government resources to target people and families in a very meaningful way. Some areas are not being picked up on. The YDPs are based in large urban centres. There is scope within the new budget announced just a few weeks ago to operate in rural areas. What targets are there...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Youth Services (5 Jul 2022)

Michael Moynihan: The Minister mentioned her Department's consultation with An Garda Síochána, which has the information at first hand. Has it looked at other State agencies that have information that might be pulled together to identify particular areas of concern at which youth diversion projects could be targeted? I am thinking about young people who are not attending school or who are dropping...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (5 Jul 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 68. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when she will bring forward legislation on gambling; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35740/22]

Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Second Stage (1 Jul 2022)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the Bill, which seeks to truncate the section 37A process. In recent weeks, we have seen the build-up to this legislation coming before the Dáil on a Friday afternoon. We have also seen the challenges that are out there. It took huge pressure as families went public to say they did not have a place for their children in September. This has been a challenge across the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (30 Jun 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 27. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the review of the school transport system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34984/22]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Jun 2022)

Michael Moynihan: There have been many discussions in the House about the cost of fuel and the way it is impacting on society and on the challenges many families are facing. I would point to two statistics. In 2008, the price of oil was €187 a barrel and the price at the pumps was €1.30 a litre for petrol. Today, it is €107 a barrel and the price at the pumps is €2.11 a litre....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Provision (23 Jun 2022)

Michael Moynihan: There are almost two processes going on, namely, the social housing application and the HAP application. I will focus first on the social housing application, because that is the slowest part from what we have seen. It is a very cumbersome application form and there is a great deal of documentation associated with it, whether it is original birth certificates, getting translations and so...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Provision (23 Jun 2022)

Michael Moynihan: As I said, there are almost two processes – the HAP application and the social housing application. I just want to acknowledge that, for example, in Cork County Council, we see a very fast processing of the HAP application when it is up and running. The focus and the big challenge is very often on the social housing application. Councillors represent the public. The CEO...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (23 Jun 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 134. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the claim made by the United Kingdom government that the Good Friday Agreement is threatened by European Union action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32931/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (23 Jun 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 132. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of applications for passports to date in 2022 from counties Cork and Kerry; the number of passports issued; and the number of outstanding applications for passports currently awaiting processing in each county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32930/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessing Justice: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Ms Murphy and I invite Mr. John Farrelly to give his opening remarks.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessing Justice: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Michael Moynihan: We will go to our members. First is Senator Seery Kearney.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessing Justice: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Senator. We might start with Ms Brady, then go to Ms Murphy and then perhaps Mr. Farrelly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessing Justice: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Michael Moynihan: Okay. Does Ms Murphy want to comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessing Justice: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Ms Murphy. Do Mr. Farrelly or Dr. Finnerty wish to add something?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessing Justice: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Michael Moynihan: We would appreciate that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessing Justice: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Michael Moynihan: Thank you. Ms Eileen Flynn is not able to attend in person this morning and she asked me to raise a few questions on her behalf. She works with the newly formed Joint Committee on Autism as well. She has been speaking to autistic people about their experiences and one of the things she has learned is that some of the sensory inputs others might not notice can actually be physically painful...