Results 401-420 of 1,061,735 for in 'Dáil debates' OR in 'Committee meetings' (speaker:Damien English OR speaker:Eoin Ó Broin OR speaker:Peadar Tóibín OR speaker:Alan Kelly OR speaker:John Brady OR speaker:Michael Moynihan OR speaker:Stephen Donnelly)

Financial Resolutions 2024 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: From the Rural Independent Group, Deputy Danny Healy-Rae will be followed by Deputy Michael Healy-Rae.

Financial Resolutions 2024 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

Danny Healy-Rae: Many people in County Kerry are very disappointed by the Government's failure to reduce the VAT rate from 13.5% to 9%. Many businesses have closed already, and many more will close before Christmas, I am sorry to say, because they were hoping, and hanging on, to see would this happen, but the Government failed them. Everyone is being hurt by the increase in carbon tax. Everyone who has...

Financial Resolutions 2024 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

Michael Healy-Rae: When the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming, used the words "this Government" and "prudent" when it comes to money management, I have to think, out the road here, of the children's hospital. Nobody could use the phrases "financial prudence" and "this Government" in the same breath. When we hear of bicycle sheds and security huts costing €1.25 million and when we think that our highly...

Financial Resolutions 2024 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

Pa Daly: There was a significant opportunity in this budget, particularly in light of the Apple money, to make a sizeable difference in people’s lives, especially in County Kerry. The lack of ideas or of working for the common good is not surprising, given that the Government spent €10 million trying to prevent the money from coming to the State in the first place. This budget will not...

Financial Resolutions 2024 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Next is the Minister, Deputy McEntee, who is sharing time with the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming.

Financial Resolutions 2024 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

Helen McEntee: The record justice allocation for 2025 of €3.92 billion will help to keep our communities stronger and safer. This budget is a step change in investment across the entire criminal justice system, including the courts and prisons, and will build on a robust programme of new laws, policy delivery and significant capital investment in technology, equipment and buildings. I am pleased...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Habilitation and Rehabilitation – UNCRPD Article 26: Discussion (2 Oct 2024)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the witnesses for their testimony. I welcome those in the Public Gallery to the meeting. We appreciate their taking the time to be with us this evening.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Habilitation and Rehabilitation – UNCRPD Article 26: Discussion (2 Oct 2024)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Ms Cotter. Does Mr. Schäler want to comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Habilitation and Rehabilitation – UNCRPD Article 26: Discussion (2 Oct 2024)

Michael Moynihan: Yes. Absolutely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Habilitation and Rehabilitation – UNCRPD Article 26: Discussion (2 Oct 2024)

Michael Moynihan: Apologies have been received from Senators O'Loughlin, Seery Kearney and Clonan. The purpose of today's meeting is to discuss the UNCRPD Article 26 on habilitation and rehabilitation. On behalf of the committee I welcome representatives of the Neurological Alliance of Ireland, NAI, and Multiple Sclerosis Ireland, MS Ireland, Ms Magdalen Rogers, executive director of NAI, and Alison Cotter,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Habilitation and Rehabilitation – UNCRPD Article 26: Discussion (2 Oct 2024)

Michael Moynihan: Thank you very much, Mr. Grogan. It is not easy for people to come before the committee to tell their personal stories, but it is hugely important both for our committee and the Government to hear the stories and the challenges being met daily by families. I appreciate you giving your personal story today. It takes bravery and guts to do it, but it is also for the greater good. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Habilitation and Rehabilitation – UNCRPD Article 26: Discussion (2 Oct 2024)

Michael Moynihan: We will start with Ms Cotter followed by anyone else who wants to make a comment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Habilitation and Rehabilitation – UNCRPD Article 26: Discussion (2 Oct 2024)

Michael Moynihan: Thank God.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Habilitation and Rehabilitation – UNCRPD Article 26: Discussion (2 Oct 2024)

Michael Moynihan: Mr. Schäler might comment first and then I will call Ms Rogers or Ms Cotter.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Habilitation and Rehabilitation – UNCRPD Article 26: Discussion (2 Oct 2024)

Michael Moynihan: Did Deputy Coveney indicate that he wants to come in with a supplementary question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Habilitation and Rehabilitation – UNCRPD Article 26: Discussion (2 Oct 2024)

Michael Moynihan: Do the witnesses wish to comment or perhaps come back to the committee with a specific ask in writing?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Habilitation and Rehabilitation – UNCRPD Article 26: Discussion (2 Oct 2024)

Michael Moynihan: I sincerely thank the witnesses for their presentations, particularly Reinhard and Joe for their personal testimony. It is a difficult thing to talk publicly about your own family but it is greatly appreciated that they have the courage to do that in trying to inform public thinking and get the best possible, not just for their families but for everybody affected by acquired brain injury. I...

Financial Resolutions 2024 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am pleased to share details of my Department’s budget for 2025 as Minister of State with responsibility for special education and inclusion. As Deputies are aware, ensuring that children with additional needs receive an appropriate education with the supports they require is a priority for this Government. Since being appointed to this role last April, I have visited almost 30...

Financial Resolutions 2024 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Deputy Clarke will be sharing time with Deputy Daly.

Financial Resolutions 2024 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

Sorca Clarke: From speaking with principals and school leaders, to say they are disappointed would be one of the greatest understatements. It is a sentiment also expressed by representative groups and parents. I note that the Minister, Deputy Foley, has left the Chamber. That Minister was told, heard and ignored what was being outlined in detail by school leaders. A few months ago, principals from...