Michael Moynihan

Fianna Fáil · Cork North-West

Activity on Education and Training — 37 events (31 lobbying · 5 questions · 1 votes) full profile →

• 2026-04-02
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  Medical Emergency Response Education and Training

  • Medical Emergency Response Ireland (MER) held a virtual meeting with Minister Moynihan to introduce the organisation and its objectives, and to discuss findings from a report on emergency preparedness in schools, including access to emergency medicines, training, and considerations relating to improving safety in schools and public settings.
• 2026-01-21
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  Inclusion Ireland Education and Training

  • EPSEN Review Implementation Plan feedback
• 2026-01-20
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  SeeBeyondBorders Ireland CLG Education and Training

  • Colm Byrne, CEO International Operations SeeBeyondBorders, met Minister of State, Michael Moynihan on the 25th of November 2025. Colm spoke to Minister Moynihan about the work of SeeBeyonsBorders in Ireland and Cambodia and why Cambodian education benefits greatly from Irish support.
• 2026-01-20
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  Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training

  • Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
• 2026-01-15
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  Down Syndrome Ireland 4 returns Education and Training

  • Seeking Clarification on the issues around the removal of Foundation Level at Post Primary school
  • Seeking Clarification on the issues around the removal of Foundation Level at Post Primary school
  • Seeking Clarification on numbers of vacant special classes nationally.
  • Update on various education matters for children with Down syndrome
• 2026-01-15
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  Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland Education and Training

  • Enforcing of outlined duties to be carried out by SNAs as identified in circular 0030 2014 issued by the Dept of Education.
• 2026-01-13
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  Neurodiversity Sandymount CLG Education and Training

  • Sharing views on education for neurodivergent children
• 2025-10-01
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  INTO - Irish National Teachers' Organisation Education and Training

  • Conversation regarding the primary school staffing schedule and improvements sought in Budget 2026.
• 2025-09-19
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  Chime Education and Training

  • To advocate for the development of Irish Sign Language as a Leaving Cert Exam & publication of educational outcomes of Deaf & Hard of Hearing Students
• 2025-09-19
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  Down Syndrome Ireland 4 returns Education and Training

  • Funding for SLT and SLTA programme
  • Support for SLT programme
  • Special Class Allocation
  • Special Class Allocation
• 2025-09-19
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  Gaeloideachas Education and Training

  • Riachtanais speisialta san oideachas lán-Ghaeilge
• 2025-09-18
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  Fórsa trade union Education and Training

  • Letter and emails seeking support for Fórsa's campaign seeking public sector pension status for school secretaries and caretakers. There was also a briefing held for Oireachtas members in the Oireachtas AV room.
• 2025-09-17
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  NCBI Education and Training

  • Services for people with disabilities
• 2025-05-29
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  Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training

  • Meeting with Michael Moynihan TD, Minister for Special Education and Inclusion
• 2025-05-21
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  FASD Ireland CLG Education and Training

  • Meeting with Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion
• 2025-05-21
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  Family Carers Ireland Education and Training

  • Children with additional educational needs
• 2025-05-21
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  Teachers' Union of Ireland Education and Training

  • Meeting with Minister Moynihan Department of Education
• 2025-05-21
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  Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm 3 returns Education and Training

  • Highlighting the need for new national guidelines on school Codes of Behaviour to be compliant with the rights of Autistic students
  • Invited Minister Moynihan to participate in 2 events (one pre-recorded) to mark World Autism Day/Month
  • Campaigned to strengthen the Department's recently published "Behaviour of Concern" Guidelines
• 2025-05-20
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  Children's Books Ireland CLG Education and Training

  • Invited members of the government and opposition TDs to the Children's Books Ireland Reading for Joy Forum discussion event.
• 2025-05-20
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  The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training

  • Lobby day email
• 2025-05-20
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  Educate Together Education and Training

  • Met with Minister Moynihan in his office at his request. Advocated for a more inclusive education system, improved supports for mainstream schools and school leaders, discussed patronage reconfiguration, and requested support for the planned national survey of parents.
• 2025-05-19
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  National parents Council Primary Education and Training

  • 1. Complaints/Child Protection/Special Ed 2. Student/Parent Charter 3. Senior Cycle Reform. 4.Behaviours of concern 5. Road map to inclusion
• 2025-05-19
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  Chime Education and Training

  • To advocate for the development of Irish Sign Language as a Leaving Cert Exam & publication of educational outcomes of Deaf & Hard of Hearing Students
• 2025-05-19
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  Walkinstown Association for People with an Intellectual Disability Ltd 2 returns Education and Training

  • Expand the WALK PEER supported Transition Programme
  • Expand the WALK PEER supported Transition Programme
• 2025-05-17
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  Chambers Ireland 3 returns Education and Training

  • The need for the new Government to protect Ireland's existing competitive advantages. This includes fostering business growth; attracting innovation, tourism and talent; investing in education; utilising the National Training Fund and making the most of our renewable energy potential.
  • "The need for the new Government to ensure a sustainable and resilient future by taking climate action, diversifying the energy mix, securing sustainable childcare funding, investing in skills development, defending our critical national infrastructure and promoting business innovation. "
  • "The need for the new Government to foster thriving towns and cities. This includes enhanced garda resourcing; tackling vacancy and dereliction; investing in community infrastructure, supporting retail and hospitality businesses; and enhancing the role of Local Government. "
• 2025-05-16
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  Down Syndrome Ireland 2 returns Education and Training

  • Meeting about SLT support, special classes.
  • Special Education Needs
• 2025-05-14
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  NCBI Education and Training

  • Invitation to the Wayfinding Centre
• 2025-05-08
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  Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland (ASTI) 3 returns Education and Training

  • Curriculum at second-level education
  • Teachers' terms and conditions
  • Increased funding for second-level education
• 2025-03-27
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  INTO - Irish National Teachers' Organisation 2 returns Education and Training

  • Support for INTO Educational Policy and to discuss a wide range of issues pertinent to primary and special education
  • Support for INTO Educational Policy and to discuss a wide range of issues pertinent to primary and special education
• 2025-02-07
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  INTO - Irish National Teachers' Organisation Education and Training

  • Congratulating Minister Moynihan on his appointment as Minister for Special Education and Inclusion. INTO look forward to collaborating with Minister Moynihan and his team to deliver real and lasting improvements for children with special educational needs, their families, and their teachers.
• 2025-01-13
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  Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training

  • Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation for Oireachtas Members on The Need for Extra Time in State Exams
• 2024-10-01
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  Asked Further and Higher Education

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated annual cost to the Exchequer of boosting bursary funding to €500,000 for underrepresented apprentices in education and training boards and technical universities. [38891/24]
• 2022-05-19
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  Asked Further and Higher Education

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will outline supports in place for students with disabilities to access further education and training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25276/22]
• 2021-11-30
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  Asked Further and Higher Education

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his strategy to improve access to further and higher education and training learners with disabilities including the measures announced as part of Budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58631/21]
• 2021-07-08
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  Asked Further and Higher Education

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the current and planned supports to improve access to further and higher education and training learners with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36854/21]
• 2021-05-20
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  Asked Further and Higher Education

  Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures in place or planned to improve access to further and higher education and training for learners with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26970/21]
• 2019-07-10
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  Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 21–68