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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (10 Mar 2022)

Michael Moynihan: I have specific examples. I am mindful of the parliamentary regulations not to comment on or criticise any person or entity so I will respect that. We looked at this from the ground up. There should be recognition from the planning department and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, right across the Departments and down through to county development plans, that what we...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (10 Mar 2022)

Michael Moynihan: I sincerely thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to discuss this issue, which arises when community groups, particularly those in rural communities, come together in a voluntary capacity to develop community facilities. There should be an open door policy on the part of the Departments down to the local authorities in regard to developments proposed by community groups. From my...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Transport (10 Mar 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 67. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the review of the school transport system, including consultation; when the final report can be expected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13494/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Reviews (10 Mar 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 100. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the review of out-of-school education provision as provided for under action 88 of the DEIS plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13493/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Civil Service (8 Mar 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 5. To ask the Taoiseach when the Civil Service Management Board, chaired by the Secretary General of his Department, will next meet. [12883/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (8 Mar 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 100. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the funding and progress that has been made under the fund for students with disabilities for the delivery of key services and supports for students with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12772/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (8 Mar 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 124. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his strategy to broaden access to further and higher education to traditionally less well represented groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12773/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Education with the UNCRPD (Resumed): Discussion (3 Mar 2022)

Michael Moynihan: As with the previous meeting we have a number of apologies. They were received from Deputies Canning, Hourigan, Murnane O'Connor, Phelan and Wynne and Senator Flynn. The purpose of today's meeting is to discuss aligning education with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, UNCRPD. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Education, Deputy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Education with the UNCRPD (Resumed): Discussion (3 Mar 2022)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Minister of State. We will now go to members. Our first questions will be from Senator Murphy who is substituting for Senator O’Loughlin.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Education with the UNCRPD (Resumed): Discussion (3 Mar 2022)

Michael Moynihan: We will now move to questions from Deputy Tully.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Education with the UNCRPD (Resumed): Discussion (3 Mar 2022)

Michael Moynihan: A number of issues keep cropping up. The transport section in the Department is under the Minister of State's remit. I refer to the special transport, either the grant for the family or the provision of transport through a taxi or through a company. Issues arise and are ongoing. Indeed, a number of parents I spoke to had to take the case to court to try to get the transport because they...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Education with the UNCRPD (Resumed): Discussion (3 Mar 2022)

Michael Moynihan: I thank members online and present, the Minister of State, her officials and our team as well for their efficiency. Our meeting stands adjourned until next Thursday at 9 a.m., for a private meeting which will be followed by the joint meeting at 9.30 a.m. We will also have the launch of the report in the afternoon. I thank one and all for their participation today.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flexible Work Practices (1 Mar 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 62. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the steps his Department is taking to facilitate remote working; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11384/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flexible Work Practices (1 Mar 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 68. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the targets for blended working in the civil service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11383/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Dormant Accounts Fund (24 Feb 2022)

Michael Moynihan: 48. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the dormant accounts funding for sport will be announced for 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10444/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Education with the UNCRPD (Resumed): Discussion (24 Feb 2022)

Michael Moynihan: Apologies have been received from Deputies Phelan, Wynne and Cairns and Senator Seery Kearney. The purpose of today's meeting is to discuss aligning education with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, UNCRPD, which is our current topic. I welcome Mr. Somhairle Brennan, vice president for welfare of the Union of Students in Ireland, USI, and Ms Megan...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Education with the UNCRPD (Resumed): Discussion (24 Feb 2022)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Mr. Brennan very much. Does Ms O'Connor wish to say anything?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Education with the UNCRPD (Resumed): Discussion (24 Feb 2022)

Michael Moynihan: I wish to raise a few issues. You spoke about the challenges. The HEAR and DARE programmes have been very beneficial, but there are challenges. I am sorry. Deputy Murnane O'Connor has joined us so I will call her before I ask my questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Education with the UNCRPD (Resumed): Discussion (24 Feb 2022)

Michael Moynihan: You touched briefly on occupational therapy being available to students. One of the issues we encounter constantly here, ranging from very young children through to all people with disabilities, is the unavailability of occupational therapy. How much occupational therapy is available at college level? The other question we have to be mindful of as well is: are we training enough...