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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I thank Mr. Deering very much. I noted his comment about public buildings and access to these. It has only been since this committee was established that procedures have been put in place so that the Leinster House complex will be an autism-friendly building. That is something that needs to be rolled out across all public buildings. I thank Mr. Deering very much for his contribution....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I thank the Deputy. I will ask the Office of the Ombudsman to contribute first, then ask Dr. Muldoon and his colleagues to speak, and will then turn to the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission to respond with comments to the questions raised there.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: Does Dr. Muldoon wish to come in?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: If Ms Gibney wishes to come in, she should use the raise hand function on Microsoft Teams and I will call on her then.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I thank Dr. McDonagh. I shortly need to step out for about 20 minutes and propose that Deputy Buckley take the Chair. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: Does anyone else want to come in?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I apologise for having had to step out but I will look back at the video clip at the discussions over the past hour while I was away. One word comes up all the time and that is inclusion. This is not just inclusion in education but in society in general and across all aspects of it. That is something we have to strive for. In relation to the Disability Act, I think it was Dr. Muldoon...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I thank Dr. Muldoon. Will the witnesses address assessment of need and complaints?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: Does Deputy Buckley have any more questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I am a member of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sports and Media and that committee has discussed the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill. One of our strong recommendations was the appointment of an online safety commissioner within the commission and giving that title to one of the commissioners because we felt it was so important. I feel the biggest issue within the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: There are numerous recommendations, but if there was one ask, what would be the main recommendation they feel we should include in our report? I ask the witnesses to finish up with any comments they may wish to make and what they feel is the main recommendation they want us to implement. I will start with Dr. McDonagh because she came in there.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I thank our witnesses for coming here today and for their contributions. This has been extremely beneficial for all members. As the witnesses have said, the committee and its members are invested in ensuring our report will result in positive changes for autistic young persons and young adults, which is important. I do not think members wish to raise any other issues so we will finish up....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Feb 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I concur with the comments of Senator McGreehan with regard to the sheep sector. I recently met with members of the IFA and its sheep committee in my home county. The message they gave to me, as a public representative, is very stark. There are average profits of €7 per ewe, with an average flock size of 75. That is a very small figure for the farm income of more than 35,000 farm...

Seanad: Communications Regulation and Digital Hub Development Agency (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Feb 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I thank the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach. Specifically in respect of the Bill and the element which deals with the post office network - as the House is aware I am a postmaster myself-----

Seanad: Communications Regulation and Digital Hub Development Agency (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Feb 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: -----I want to put on record on behalf of all of the members of the Irish Postmasters' Union my thanks to the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton, and the Department, in particular, for the support in funding which has been put in place to sustain the network over, I believe, the next three years. The post office is at the heart of every single community, not just in rural Ireland, but in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Feb 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I wish to concur with Senator Murphy's comments about the announcement by Deputy Denis Naughten yesterday. I wish to put on record my thanks for the work he did on behalf of the people of County Longford. He represented County Longford for two terms and even since that has always been supportive of any projects, be it the just transition or gas. I have raised the issue of the N4. I met...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: Thank you, Ms Gibney. I now call on Dr. Niall Muldoon to make his opening statement on behalf of the Office of the Ombudsman for Children.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: Does Ms Gibney wish to contribute?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Business of Joint Committee (21 Feb 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: Good morning everybody. I welcome you all to the public meeting of the Joint Committee on Autism. We have apologies from Deputy Pat Buckley. Before we start, I want to read some formal notices. All 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...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I thank Mr. Hession and call Deputy Tully.