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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: We have had a tour of Carlow.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Senator Clonan very much. We will start with Iarnród Éireann and then go to the National Transport Authority.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Energy Infrastructure (16 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: 257. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department is investigating the use of new technology which has been developed for energy storage capacity on farms. [16196/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Energy Infrastructure (16 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: 258. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has had discussions with Enterprise Ireland on the development of new technology for energy storage capacity on farms. [16197/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Policy (11 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: 9. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans in relation to the provision of one-off housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15709/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Vacant Properties (11 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: 7. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government for a report on the initiatives being taken to bring vacant properties back into use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15708/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (11 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: 254. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the recruitment process which has taken place in respect of a person in County Cork (details supplied);; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15898/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (10 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: We have apologies from Deputies Frankie Feighan and Senator Tom Clonan. The purpose of today's meeting is to discuss the UNCRPD at local level and community development. On behalf of the committee, I welcome representatives from Pobal: Anna Shakespeare, the chief executive; Paul Skinnader, the director of social inclusion and employment opportunities; and Delia Goodman, national manager of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (10 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Mr. Leahy. We will go without further ado to our Vice Chairperson, Deputy Tully.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (10 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: We would appreciate any information.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (10 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: To follow on from Deputy Tully's question, has there been any discussion on the feasibility of extending the AIM programme to primary and post-primary school? Is there any engagement or discussion, in light of the simplicity of this approach and the complexity at the other side, on having it carried on?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (10 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Deputy Ellis. Does Mr. Leahy want to comment on Deputy Ellis's comments?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (10 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: I call Senator McGreehan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (10 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: We will start with the witnesses from Enterprise Ireland and then come back to those from Pobal. I call Mr. Leahy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (10 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: Does Pobal give funding to social farming?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (10 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: That Department gives the money but other moneys are given through the Department of agriculture. It is not administered through Pobal but through the Department of agriculture.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (10 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: I thank all of the witnesses for their evidence. The committee has had a long week and the members have put in an awful lot of work, for which I am deeply grateful. I am honoured to chair the group because it is very dedicated. The State ratified the UNCRPD six years ago in 2018. Not all units of the State have grasped what this means and this is clearly evident. It is evident again...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (10 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: Can Mr. Leahy ensure that happens?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (10 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: I thank everyone for their co-operation. We really appreciate it. I thank members for their dedication to the job and I thank the team here who keeps us all going.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (10 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Ms Shakespeare. We will now hear from Mr. Leahy.