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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Disability Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: Apologies have been received from Deputies Anne Ferris and Marcella Corcoran Kennedy and Senator Ivana Bacik. The purpose of the meeting is to have an engagement with Ms Helen Guinan, the chairperson designate of the National Disability Authority. On behalf of the joint committee, I thank Ms Guinan for appearing before us. Members look forward to hearing from and engaging with her in this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Disability Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: That was very interesting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Disability Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: It might be appropriate to link that invitation to the publication of the National Disability Authority's annual report as it will give us a document to focus on. When is the annual report due?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Disability Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: In that case Ms Guinan may be back here before she knows it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Disability Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: I would like this committee to be briefed by the people who work in the universal design centre to learn more of the work they do.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Disability Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: Perhaps Ms Guinan could arrange a briefing note to be sent on this to give the committee some information beforehand. Autism is an issue about which Ms Guinan probably knows more than me. It seems an increasing number of children are presenting with the condition. Does the NDA have plans for an autism strategy similar to that in Scotland?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Disability Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: The strategy in Scotland is from cradle to grave, right through to housing, employment and all other services. I do no know what work has been done by the authority in that area but we would be interested to find that out because it is an issue we are all presented with many times. As Deputy Ó Fearghaíl said, and I agree with him, the issue of second level schools not having ASD...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Disability Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: Integration.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Disability Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: That is not only for autism but Down's syndrome and all similar conditions. Will the Disability Act 2005, the EPSEN Act 2004 and the sectoral plans be part of the progress report that Ms Guinan will present to us in a few weeks' time?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Disability Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: As the EPSEN Act has not been fully implemented yet, perhaps the witness would look at that. How long is Ms Guinan's tenure of office?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Disability Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: If Ms Guinan were to appear before the committee in three years what would she like to tell the committee she had achieved?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Disability Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: My final question is on mental health issues. Does Ms Guinan see herself taking a huge interest in that whole area?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Disability Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: We have two invitations for Ms Guinan. One is to come in with her CEO to speak about the annual report following its publication and also to give a briefing on the Centre for Excellence in Universal Design to enable us find out a little more about the work being done there. Are there any further points or questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Disability Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: Deputy Buttimer wishes to come in on that point.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Disability Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: Yes, the Deputy is welcome.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Disability Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: I join Deputy Buttimer in echoing those comments as I am sure all my colleagues do. We were very impressed with Ms Guinan's presentation, her dedication and enthusiasm for the role. I wish her well and thank her for appearing before the committee. We hope to engage with her again in the not too distant future.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: National Disability Authority: Chairperson Designate (17 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: The committee will notify the Minister that it has had this engagement with Ms Guinan.

Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (24 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: I am delighted to speak on the Bill, which I began to research yesterday in preparation for the debate. The Minister of State, Deputy Ring, has probably one of the most important Ministries in the country. Sport is a broad subject. I asked myself what sport is and looked for a definition of it. In the course of the debate, colleagues have discussed competitive sport, walking, cycling and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Services for Victims of Crime: Irish Tourist Assistance Service (24 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: The purpose of the meeting is to engage with representatives of the Irish Tourist Assistance Service, ITAS. On behalf of the joint committee, I welcome Ms Lisa Kennedy and Mr. Kevin McPartlan and thank them for attending. They will be invited to make a brief opening statement which will be followed by questions and answers. Witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Services for Victims of Crime: Irish Tourist Assistance Service (24 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: But not the justice committee. There is an overlap. I invite Ms Kennedy to make her opening statement, which is to be followed by members' questions and observations.