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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Dental Services (2 Dec 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Acting Chairman and the Office of the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to raise this issue. In the past year or so in particular, many of my constituents who have a medical card have contacted me regarding their inability to access dental care. It seems that dentists have moved away from medical card patients. Obviously, dentists are overwhelmed by the volume of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD and Considering Future Innovation and Service Provision: Discussion ^ (2 Dec 2021)

Michael Moynihan: Apologies have been received from Deputy Wynne and Senators McGreehan and O'Loughlin. The purpose of today's meeting is to discuss the alignment of disability services to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, UNCRPD, the future systems and innovation of service provision. On behalf of the committee, I wish to extend a warm welcome to Ms Magdalen Rogers,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD and Considering Future Innovation and Service Provision: Discussion ^ (2 Dec 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Ms Rogers for her opening remarks. I call Mr. Hennessy to make his opening remarks.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD and Considering Future Innovation and Service Provision: Discussion ^ (2 Dec 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the witness. I now call Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD and Considering Future Innovation and Service Provision: Discussion ^ (2 Dec 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I call the witnesses from the Neurological Alliance of Ireland.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD and Considering Future Innovation and Service Provision: Discussion ^ (2 Dec 2021)

Michael Moynihan: Who would like to lead off on Senator Higgins's points? I call Dr. Harnett.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD and Considering Future Innovation and Service Provision: Discussion ^ (2 Dec 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I call Senator Murphy, who is substituting for Senator McGreehan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD and Considering Future Innovation and Service Provision: Discussion ^ (2 Dec 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Dr. Pender. Would any of the other witnesses like to comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD and Considering Future Innovation and Service Provision: Discussion ^ (2 Dec 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Dr. Harnett. Would Mr. Hennessy like to comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD and Considering Future Innovation and Service Provision: Discussion ^ (2 Dec 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the witnesses from the Neurological Alliance of Ireland and the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers. Having listened to the evidence this morning, the two phrases, "unmet need" and "multiannual funding" stand out for me in regard to the challenges on the neurological side. There is an issue in regard to the strategy and the group not having met yet, which we will take...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD and Considering Future Innovation and Service Provision: Discussion ^ (2 Dec 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Dr. Harnett for her response. Mr. Hennessy might also respond.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD and Considering Future Innovation and Service Provision: Discussion ^ (2 Dec 2021)

Michael Moynihan: If members could bear with me. Senator Higgins has to step out between 11 a.m. and 11.20 a.m. so if it is agreeable to members I will call Senator Higgins before Deputies Seán Canney and Eugene Murphy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD and Considering Future Innovation and Service Provision: Discussion ^ (2 Dec 2021)

Michael Moynihan: Who wishes to come in there? I call Mr. Hennessy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD and Considering Future Innovation and Service Provision: Discussion ^ (2 Dec 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I thank all the witnesses for attending and for giving of their time and expertise. Their input will feed into the work of the committee. I also thank the members for their dedication and commitment. This is an ongoing discussion and process. We will be in touch with the witnesses. We will shine a spotlight on the issues raised to try to get resolutions to them. That is what we are...

Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Dec 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill and I also welcome the Bill. The bureaucratic system surrounding planning is fundamental in blocking or stopping development. That bureaucratic system has been allowed to develop because local authorities, An Bord Pleanála or others are unwilling to take decisions. We need to strip it back if we are serious about proper planning. We have...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (1 Dec 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 159. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to raise the retirement age for gardaí from 60; if she has had discussions with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in relation to this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59403/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (30 Nov 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 122. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his strategy to improve access to further and higher education and training learners with disabilities including the measures announced as part of Budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58631/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (30 Nov 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 123. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress made to date under the Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58632/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Employment Support Services (25 Nov 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 38. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the measures announced in budget 2022 to improve employment opportunities for persons with disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58015/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pensions Reform (25 Nov 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 56. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the next steps and timeline regarding the Report of the Commission on Pensions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58016/21]