Results 1-20 of 268 for long speaker:Michael Moynihan

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: ...Service, Ms Angela Denning, chief executive officer, and Mr. Tom Ward, assistant secretary, superior courts operations directorate. They are very welcome. Before we begin, witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person or entity or otherwise engage in speech that might be regarded as...

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: ...Mr. Barry Kenny, head of corporate communications, Mr. Billy Gilpin, director of railway undertakings, and Mr. Ronan Murphy, head of customer experience. Before we begin, witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person or entity or otherwise engage in speech that might be regarded as damaging...

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: ...for strategic policy, and Greg Swift, the head of enterprise at the Dublin city local enterprise office. They are very welcome to the committee. Before we begin, witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not comment on or make charges against a person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable or otherwise engage...

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: 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: ...a huge amount of work that we did. All of those who have made themselves available today are most welcome to the meeting. I will read out the note on privilege. All witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable or...

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: ...screens are on, so we are okay. The question we are seeking to answer is how we can ensure equal access and human dignity in public services. Before we begin, all witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not comment on or make charges against a person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him or her identifiable, or otherwise engage in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Planning for Inclusive Communities: Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (20 Mar 2024)

Michael Moynihan: ...Kieran O'Donnell, and his officials: Patrick O'Sullivan, principal officer, and Clare Naughton, assistant principal officer, social inclusion unit. Before we begin, witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside of the House in such a way as to make him, her or it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: An Inclusive Education for an Inclusive Society: Discussion (28 Feb 2024)

Michael Moynihan: ...for an inclusive society. We are joined by Ms Derval McDonagh, Dr. Joe Travers, Dr. Joanne Banks and Ms Tamara Byrne. They are all very welcome to the meeting. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against any person or entity outside the House in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Safeguarding: Safeguarding Ireland (21 Feb 2024)

Michael Moynihan: ..., chairperson; Annmarie O’Connor, programme manager; and Ronan Cavanagh, communications and public awareness. Before we begin, I have some housekeeping matters. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person or entity outside the House in such a way as to make him, her...

Road Traffic Bill 2024: Second Stage (13 Feb 2024)

Michael Moynihan: ...issues can come from local communities. For example, we have seen that intersections between regional roads and national secondary roads can be dangerous junctions that have been there a long time. It is important, however, that we make sure we do not throw out the baby with the bathwater, that we have a common-sense approach to changes that are made, and there is consultation locally...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (13 Feb 2024)

Michael Moynihan: ...can get a place for their kid. The Cabinet subcommittee, the entire Government and this House should be looking at how we can address those chronic shortages in the short term, in addition to the long-term planning that is needed. In view of the data and information that are coming through the school services, the need will become more acute in the future. I would welcome a response...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Planning for Inclusive Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jan 2024)

Michael Moynihan: ...Higgins and Ms Anne Ennis. From the County and City Management Association, I welcome Ms AnnMarie Farrelly, Mr. Michael Rainey, Mr. Barry Lynch and Mr. Liam Hanrahan. I remind witnesses of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person or entity outside the House in such a way as to make him, her or it...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (7 Dec 2023)

Michael Moynihan: ...special education. It is challenging for families and schools when they are trying to make provision and integrate kids into mainstream or special schools to get the necessary resources. There is a long process with regard to assessment of need and all the other traumatic steps that parents have to take to try to get the possible education service for their kids. There is no doubt but...

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the opportunity to speak, and I welcome the Bill. It is a fundamental piece of legislation and has been a long time coming. The volume and depth of the legislation shows the challenges that are right across the planning issue in urban and rural Ireland. There have been many thoughts in the contributions by many Members over the last while regarding serial objectors to planning,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Planning for Inclusive Communities: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Michael Moynihan: ...manager. From Brothers of Charity Services Ireland, I welcome Ms Una Nagle, interim chief executive, and Eamon Loughrey, director of services for the west region. They are all very welcome. I remind witnesses of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not comment on or make charges against a person or entity outside of the Houses in such a way as to make him or her...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Article 23 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: ...questions from the committee. It would be nearly impossible to adjourn as we normally do if we were required for votes. I make that suggestion out of respect for everybody. I remind members of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside of the Houses in such a way as to make him or her...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (16 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: ...employed there and it is a fantastic place to set up business. Many of the businesses that are set up there are advancing and developing further. We need a relief road in the medium term. The long-term solution is to ensure that the N20 is constructed. It is the most vital piece of infrastructure. It connects our second and third cities, Cork and Limerick, leading on to Galway and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Care for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: ...Ms Kate Duggan, chief executive officer; Mr. Pat Smyth, national director of finance and corporate services and Ms Clare Murphy, interim national director of services. I remind witnesses of the long-standing parliamentary practice that you should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person or entity in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable, or otherwise engage...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: It has been there long before any of us. Deputy Healy-Rae has left the House but it is a hotly contested part of the country on either side of the Blackwater and on either side of the Cork-Kerry region. What side people are on is contested not just on Munster final day but throughout the year. The point being made is that it is important that county boundaries are not divided up and pieces...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Care for People with Disabilities: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

Michael Moynihan: ...Mental Health Commission, I welcome Dr. John Hillery, chairperson, Mr. John Farrelly, chief executive, and Professor Jim Lucey, inspector of mental health services. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him or her identifiable, or...