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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Rising Cost of Tourist Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I wish to hear from Mr. Ó Lionáin or Mr. Kelly on that point.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Rising Cost of Tourist Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I do not see how it could be complex. If we know the number of beds in a hotel, we set a percentage and that is it. We set the maximum the contract will be and there is always an availability for the conference visitor or tourist-----

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Rising Cost of Tourist Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: Just to come in on that, I think the word crisis was used and that is what we need to look at. I totally concur with Mr. Fenn's comments. I do not think now is the time to put up the VAT rate. I would be very strong on that and I have said it publicly that we need to extend it further. I ask the Department and the Minister to consider it further in the context of where we are at. We...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: On behalf of myself and the members of Fine Gael in County Longford, and my fellow councillor colleagues on Longford County Council, I congratulate Senator Buttimer on attaining the position of Cathaoirleach. His appointment is more than well deserved. The first time I met Senator Buttimer was probably the 2011 Seanad election. I recall that we had a deep discussion and realised that we...

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I support the proposal that Senator Mark Daly become Leas-Chathaoirleach. I wish him well in that role. I acknowledge my colleague, neighbour and friend, Senator Joe O'Reilly, who has served in the position of Leas-Chathaoirleach for the past two and a half years. To say the Senator is a gentleman is an understatement. We can say nothing but good things about Joe because he is a friend to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Assistive Technology: Ms Carmel Ryan and Mr. Fiacre Ryan (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I welcome everyone to this meeting. 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. I remind members of the constitutional requirement that they must be physically present within the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Assistive Technology: Ms Carmel Ryan and Mr. Fiacre Ryan (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I thank Carmel and Fiacre. That was a powerful opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Assistive Technology: Ms Carmel Ryan and Mr. Fiacre Ryan (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: We will have time. I will let the Senator in then.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Assistive Technology: Ms Carmel Ryan and Mr. Fiacre Ryan (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: Would Ms Ryan like to comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Assistive Technology: Ms Carmel Ryan and Mr. Fiacre Ryan (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I call Senator Flynn.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Assistive Technology: Ms Carmel Ryan and Mr. Fiacre Ryan (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I also want to acknowledge Pat Ryan and Fiacre's sister, Rebekah, who are present in the Gallery today. I am sure his sister, Alison, is watching as well. I acknowledge them for the work that they have done.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Assistive Technology: Ms Carmel Ryan and Mr. Fiacre Ryan (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I call Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Assistive Technology: Ms Carmel Ryan and Mr. Fiacre Ryan (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: Last week, along with the buildings facilities manager and the inclusion and diversity officer, we did an audit in order that Leinster House will be completely autism friendly by early 2023. Tours can come in and schools can see a video of the tour in advance, with the sounds and lighting and so on. We will have staff trained to help with any person with autism who comes to visit. It is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Assistive Technology: Ms Carmel Ryan and Mr. Fiacre Ryan (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: You are very welcome. I thank the witnesses for coming here today to contribute to our meeting. To say it has been beneficial is an understatement. It has been very powerful evidence and I firmly believe it will make a change. A lot of families will benefit. That is what we have to make sure happens. I thank the witnesses sincerely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Employment: Discussion (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I welcome everyone to this second session of today's public meeting. I have an apology from Deputy Ó Cathasaigh. I remind members of the constitutional requirement that they must be physically present within the confines of the place where Parliament has chosen to sit, namely, Leinster House, to participate in public meetings. I will not permit a member to participate where he or she...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Employment: Discussion (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I thank Mr. Brabazon. I will now turn to members for the questions and answers session. I am conscious that 2 p.m. is our finishing time and that another committee will meet in this room afterwards. I have a tendency to go over time on occasion, but I cannot do so today, so we will stick to 2 p.m. I call Deputy Tully.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Employment: Discussion (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: If we have time afterwards, we will let members back in again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Employment: Discussion (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: Does Mr. Brabazon want to come in? I saw him nodding.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Employment: Discussion (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: That is what we need to do, so if Mr. Joyce would like to expand on it for a few minutes, he should do so.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Employment: Discussion (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: That is what we do need. Mr. Dunne was quoting figures there. We need a public awareness campaign of what supports are in place across all industry and to have ICTU, the largest trade union body in the country, roll in and support it would be a strong endorsement. I ask Mr. Dunne to please forward that documentation.