Results 641-660 of 1,608 for speaker:Micheál Carrigy
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)
Micheál Carrigy: Would Ms McSherry like to answer that question?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)
Micheál Carrigy: That leaves me as the final speaker. First, Ms Crawford’s comments about top-down, bottom-up is what this committee is about. We want to hear from people and from parents to be able to form a bottom-up proposal to Government so that when we produce our report at the end of next March, there will be recommendations that will make change. It is incumbent on us as public...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)
Micheál Carrigy: I thank the witnesses for coming here today. I compliment both of them on the work they have done in the past 26-odd years. As Ms McSherry said, it is unfortunate that the same issues we had 26 years ago are still here today. As I said, we hope our report will effect change. That this committee is in place has already effected change, be it through extra supports going into third-level...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)
Micheál Carrigy: I thank Ms McSherry very much. Does Dr. Crawford have a final comment in the remaining 30 seconds?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)
Micheál Carrigy: I thank Dr. Crawford very much. That concludes our business. The committee stands adjourned until Thursday, 27 October at 12 noon when we will resume in private session.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)
Micheál Carrigy: Dr. Crawford speaks about movement. My son goes to horse riding and does occupational therapy while horse riding. The benefits are fantastic. His senses are opened up and he is able to take in the therapy more quickly. That needs to be expanded. I welcome Deputy O’Donnell to the meeting.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)
Micheál Carrigy: Apologies have been received from Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill. Before we start our business, I will read some formal notices and the Covid-19 code of conduct. All of those present in the committee room are asked to exercise personal responsibility to protect themselves and others from the risk of contracting Covid-19. On privilege, I remind members of the constitutional requirement...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)
Micheál Carrigy: We will take the questions in the order the Senator asked them. Ms Geraghty or Ms Carr might respond first.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)
Micheál Carrigy: Does Ms Geraghty wish to respond?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)
Micheál Carrigy: Representatives of Dublin Bus are before the transport committee as we speak. We met them before this meeting. There may be an opportunity for members who are also on the transport committee to highlight this issue or meet representatives of Dublin Bus. It needs to be highlighted to the company.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)
Micheál Carrigy: We might switch it around and ask St. Joseph's Foundation to answer first this time.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)
Micheál Carrigy: I got one from Mr. Doyle already. We will move on.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)
Micheál Carrigy: We are running tight on time. I want to bring in St. Joseph's.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)
Micheál Carrigy: I thank both groups for the work they do, and have been doing, supporting families, children and young adults over many years. As a parent, I have seen the benefit of equine therapy for my son. That is what led me to contact Mr. Doyle. I have seen the benefit that doing occupational therapy on horseback has given my son. The improvements he has made have been immense. I am amazed, as I...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)
Micheál Carrigy: I want to go back to the funding for Liskennett. I know money is there for sport but that is not the reason that money is there, and it has to be funnelled towards sport. Is there any direct HSE funding coming for Liskennett in particular? I know there is a post.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)
Micheál Carrigy: For €600,000 all in, and with volunteers, 13,300 odd sessions have been provided for kids and young adults.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)
Micheál Carrigy: Families too. What has been said about the centre being open at the weekend and being able to go into the kitchen or whatever is fantastic.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)
Micheál Carrigy: That is amazing. As I say, when I spoke to Mr. Doyle I felt the passion in his voice over the phone for what he does. He has to be complimented on that.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)
Micheál Carrigy: I think your offer is something we would consider. It is something very worthwhile for both groups. The benefits are there and can be seen. It is a very small financial ask in the bigger scale of things. I will give each group 30 seconds to make a final comment before we finish.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)
Micheál Carrigy: I welcome all the witnesses for the second session of our public meeting. For the information of the witnesses, I wish to explain some limitations to parliamentary privilege and the practice of the Houses as regards references they may make to other persons in their evidence. The evidence of witnesses physically present or who give evidence from within the parliamentary precincts is...