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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the members and, more importantly, Ms Bardon, Mr. Macey and Ms Farrell for their contributions this morning. I thank Ms Bardon and Ms Farrell for their personal stories about their situations and, as Deputy Canney said, for baring all to the committee and in Ms Farrell's case on the "Six One News". It takes courage, determination and commitment, which you have shown in abundance....

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (10 Nov 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 16. To ask the Taoiseach the Cabinet committee that deals with agriculture; and when it is next due to meet. [48297/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (10 Nov 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 139. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the SNA exceptional review application submitted by a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54921/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (10 Nov 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 227. To ask the Minister for Health if the Northern Ireland planned healthcare scheme will continue beyond the end of 2021 on an administrative basis until the necessary legislation is put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54919/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (9 Nov 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 93. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of businesses in counties Cork and Kerry, respectively that have registered under the business resumption support scheme in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54343/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry (9 Nov 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 137. To ask the Minister for Finance the progress made in his Department’s areas of responsibility under the Action Plan for Insurance Reform. [54344/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (2 Nov 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 24. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the way that Budget 2022 will encourage regional enterprise investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52577/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Flexible Work Practices (2 Nov 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 58. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the remote working strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52576/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (2 Nov 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 384. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the income limits for social housing applicants will be increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52687/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (21 Oct 2021)

Michael Moynihan: We have received apologies from Senators Higgins and Seery Kearney. The purpose of today's meeting is to discuss the alignment of disability services to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, UNCRPD, in respect of physical and sensory disabilities. On behalf of the committee, I welcome Mr. Damien O'Reilly, Ms Sarah Clarke and Ms Samantha Kenny. I must remind members...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (21 Oct 2021)

Michael Moynihan: Which of the witnesses want to respond first to Deputy Tully's points?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (21 Oct 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Mr. O'Reilly for those powerful answers to the questions. I also thank Ms Clarke. Would Ms Kenny like to comment on Deputy O'Reilly's points?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (21 Oct 2021)

Michael Moynihan: Absolutely. I thank Ms Kenny. The next speaker is Senator O'Loughlin.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (21 Oct 2021)

Michael Moynihan: Does Senator O'Loughlin want to put a few points to Ms Kenny?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (21 Oct 2021)

Michael Moynihan: Thank you, Ms Kenny, for your honesty and for being so up front. I call Deputy Higgins.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (21 Oct 2021)

Michael Moynihan: Will Mr. O'Reilly reply first and then we can go to Ms Kenny?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (21 Oct 2021)

Michael Moynihan: Absolutely. It is powerful testimony. That is what we want here.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (21 Oct 2021)

Michael Moynihan: We will go to Mr. O'Reilly and Ms Kenny for closing remarks and responses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (21 Oct 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Mr. O'Reilly and Ms Kenny for their contributions. I listened to their evidence and to members. This discussion is one of the most powerful to be held in the Houses today. At times, I challenge the media about the coverage it gives to heartfelt stories like the ones our witnesses have given us. They showed courage in putting their personal stories on the public record and did so...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (21 Oct 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Mr. O'Reilly for his opening remarks. It was a powerful statement for us to reflect on.