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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: -----but he will not go into the CAMHS. The CAMHS basically means a professional comes into the-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: Perfect.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: That is perfect. I thank the Minister of State and the officials for attending. It has been a beneficial discussion for everybody and very informative. I thank the witnesses for their work. It has been a difficult number of years and as has been said, the number of referrals has increased, which places a strain on the system, as I think everyone accepts.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I welcome everybody back to the second part of our public meeting today. In particular I welcome the Minister for Education, Deputy Foley. I also welcome from the Department of education, Ms Martina Mannion, Mr. Frank Hanlon, Mr. Martin McLoughlin and Ms Jill Fannin. The remit of the committee is to consider matters relating to services and supports provided by the State to autistic...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: Mr. Hanlon indicated that he wants to comment on the summer programme.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I am sorry for jumping in with a question. The Minister said it is at the discretion of the board of management. Ultimately, however, all schools belong to the State.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: If there is a need in an area, I do not think a board of management making a decision that we are not doing a summer programme or that it is not available should be superseded by the need of the kids. I will mention one of the replies we got to our survey. We emailed all 128-odd schools. One school actually came back and said it was not going to run a summer programme because it is leasing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: That is not acceptable. I feel strongly about it. It is the property of the State. The Government has put significant funding into this. They belong to the taxpayers and to the State. They should be made available as a priority. I am sorry; I jumped in there.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I call Deputy Ó Murchú.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: There are ten minutes left before we finish. I have a few comments. Deputy Ó Murchú raised the issue of AAC. I know that the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, allocated €1 million to provide devices, but it is not enough to ensure that every child will have a device that is capable of supporting them, particularly those who are non-verbal or minimally verbal. That is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: The word "disorder" is part of a different portfolio, but it is an issue. It is a question of the terminology being used and I would love to see the word "unit" removed. I acknowledge the significant investment and support for schools from the Minister's office, whether it is school-building or staff. It has to be acknowledged that considerable investment is being made by the State in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: What about terminology and the word "unit"?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: It is 2 o'clock on the dot. I thank the Minister and all her Department officials for coming here today. I thank them all for their good work. I believe we are going in the right direction and we just need to train more professionals in the therapies to assist with a lot of the programmes and plans that are in place, which will make a huge difference. We now adjourn until Thursday, 25...

Seanad: Tourism: Statements (18 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I welcome the Minister. In her introduction, she mentioned the just transition fund. I was at the launch in Corlea, a very apt location for the launch of that fund. I see a figure of €68 million ring-fenced and committed for tourism projects. I sincerely hope that the Longford and Offaly, the two counties most affected by just transition, would be prioritised for funding for those...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Legislative Measures (17 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, to the Seanad today. I put on record my thanks to her for the work she has done since coming into the role on the formation of the Government. She has been a very strong advocate for people with disabilities and, in particular, those people who are on the autism spectrum, with whom I work in my role as Cathaoirleach of the Joint Committee on...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Legislative Measures (17 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: -----whether they are in schools, residential settings, respite care or, indeed, in healthcare settings. I will not mention individual cases here, but it is an issue that has been brought to the committee by parents and parents' representative groups. I ask that it would be looked at and that any changes in the law that need to be made are made to reflect the need for increased protection...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Legislative Measures (17 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: -----who is a young lad who is non-communicative. He is now in university in Atlantic Technical University, ATU, using the rapid prompting method, RPM, which some people have concerns about. Yet, it is a method of communication. Any method of communication that works should be used and supported. I ask that we look at these Acts and at whether gardaí are trained in interviewing...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Legislative Measures (17 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I thank the Minister of State. I suppose her reply tells me that everything is okay and that everyone is satisfied but what we hear from parents and parents' groups does not correspond with what is in the statement from the Department of Justice. I ask that this be communicated to the Department of Justice. We need to sit own and tease out where the issues are, because there are issues of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I concur with the comments of Senator Byrne with regard to an arts capital programme to add to the work that has been done by the Minister, Deputy Catherine Martin. I second that fantastic proposal. There has been significant investment in the arts but a programme like that would allow us to increase the infrastructure throughout the country. I support that call. Also, with regard to the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I welcome everyone to the meeting. Apologies have been received from Senator Ardagh. Before we start our businesses, I will read out some formal notices. All those present in the room are asked to exercise personal responsibility to protect themselves and others from the risk of contracting Covid-19. I remind members of the constitutional requirement that members must be physically...