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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Deprivation of Liberty: Discussion (8 May 2024)

Michael Moynihan: We have apologies from Senators Clonan and McGreehan. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the deprivation of liberty. I welcome on behalf of the committee representatives from the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission: Dr. Rosaleen McDonagh, commissioner; and Adam Harris, commissioner. We also have Professor Gautam Gulati, consultant forensic psychiatrist and adjunct clinical...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Deprivation of Liberty: Discussion (8 May 2024)

Michael Moynihan: That is quite okay. Thank you for your co-operation and attendance at this meeting and indeed your co-operation and attendance at other meetings as well. We really appreciate it. Keep in touch. I call Mr. Harris.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Deprivation of Liberty: Discussion (8 May 2024)

Michael Moynihan: A couple of issues came across. Our guests very forcibly referred to housing, housing, housing. It is a determining factor in the deprivation of liberty, whether in a prison setting or in the context of independent living for people. The housing issue is crucial. We have had many meetings at this committee about types of housing and its adaptation. It may not be a panacea, but if more...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Deprivation of Liberty: Discussion (8 May 2024)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the representatives of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission and Dr. Rosaleen McDonagh for being here this evening and for a very challenging discussion. It is not simple. I refer to the evidence given by witnesses and particularly the comments from the members. We hear a lot of evidence week in, week out but today was very thought-provoking. There is a lot society...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Deprivation of Liberty: Discussion (8 May 2024)

Michael Moynihan: If we take a person in a household with a disability or mental health issues, the whole household is consumed by it. There are decisions made for possibly two generations of that particular family. We can see where they are going to. We have major debates on major subjects. There is a major debate on how we are going to be really inclusive because there is a role for everybody in society....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Development Plan (2 May 2024)

Michael Moynihan: On that point, when I meet families, as I am sure the Minister has done, whose child has completed primary education and has nowhere to go for post-primary education, the challenge has to be addressed in large part within the mainstream schools but also within special schools. The National Council for Special Education has been doing great work in looking at where in the country the special...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (1 May 2024)

Michael Moynihan: The purpose of today's meeting is to continue our discussion of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, UNCRPD, at local level. We are joined by representatives from the Public Appointments Service, PAS, including Ms Margaret McCabe, chief executive officer, Ms Aoife Lyons, senior psychologist, and Ms Siobhán McKenna, head of equality, diversity and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (1 May 2024)

Michael Moynihan: ...a different forum. I thank all the witnesses, and I also thank them for bearing with us while we were voting. I thank them for their evidence and ask them to keep engaging with us. We will be at a tremendous loss as a committee from here on because Brenda McCauley is leaving us. She has been absolutely outstanding with her background team. She has done a tremendous amount of work....

Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill. I will speak on the various aspects of the Bill. It is important that the Bill is passed to ensure that the provisions within it are brought into law in order that survivors of institutional abuse are looked after. It is very difficult. Like all public representatives, over the years I have met individuals who have suffered. I do not want...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (30 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: 180. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to provide an update on the provision of fibre broadband to the IDA Industrial Estate, Kilmallock Road, Charleville, County Cork; if he acknowledges the urgent need for fibre broadband at this location for the many businesses that require this infrastructure to support their growth; and if he will make a statement on...

Weather-Related Supports for Farmers: Statements (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: ...an ill-informed manner about the agriculture industry. Rarely, if ever, have I commented on any contributions by any other Member of the House in my time here, but I must take a deep intake of breath after the previous speaker's comments. I am a small farmer. I was a dairy farmer, and I come from a farming heartland. We would like to think that we are small to medium-size farmers...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: Apologies have been received from Senator Seery Kearney. The purpose of today's meeting is a discussion of the UNCRPD at local level and we are dealing with the issue of justice today. On behalf of the committee, I extend a warm welcome to representatives of An Garda Síochána, Mr. Padraic Jones, chief superintendent, Garda national community engagement bureau, and Mr. Seán...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: .... An Garda Síochána has an extremely important and respected role in society. There are diverse groups in every part of society now. Regarding the sworn members, including those on the beat, some may have a disability they have not disclosed or they may have a hidden disability. If we are to be truly reflective of society, this is something the force should be taking into...

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: The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the UNCRPD at local level. Today's discussion is on transport. On behalf of the committee I welcome representatives of the National Transport Authority: Ms Anne Graham, chief executive officer; Mr. Jeremy Ryan, director of public transport services; and Ms Wendy Thompson, director of transport regulation. From Iarnród Éireann, I welcome...

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: The voting block in the Dáil will be called in a minute. I thank all of our guests for coming in for this interesting discussion. It is very clear from members' contributions that there is an awful lot of work to be done in this area. I am somewhat concerned about whether the witnesses are fully aware of the UNCRPD and the importance of compliance with same. I accept that we are...

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: ...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 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...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Public Sector Pensions (9 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: 495. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to clarify if a retiring teacher who previously served as a principal, but was not a principal at the time of retirement, can receive the principal’s allowance on their teacher’s pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14667/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Role of Disabled Persons Organisations and Self Advocacy in Providing Equal Opportunities under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Implementation: Discussion (8 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: Apologies have been received from Deputy Canney. Today the committee is meeting a range of stakeholders, disabled persons organisations and self-advocates to discuss the role of DPOs and self-advocacy to provide equal opportunities under the UN CRPD implementation. I welcome all the witnesses who are extremely welcome to Leinster House. I apologise for having to change the venue at such...