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

Micheál Carrigy: We are straying a little bit, are we?

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

Micheál Carrigy: Does Deputy Ó Cathasaigh want to continue with his questions?

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

Micheál Carrigy: There are no other speakers. I notice in the opening statement that the Department has put sensory rooms in some of its buildings throughout the country. The project we have been working on with the Houses of the Oireachtas involves the development of an autism-friendly complex. It is important that all Government buildings throughout the country are such and that there are staff in every...

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

Micheál Carrigy: Mr. Hession says there are "pockets of activity". We need it to be consistent across all colleges. If a scheme could be developed in conjunction with the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, whereby every college could apply to this fund and that funding would be made available to every college to employ a person that would support such a project,...

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

Micheál Carrigy: As Mr. Hession knows, autism is a lifelong condition and not a two-year illness. There are studies of the increased costs for families. There is no disregard for any amount of that money when it comes to the income threshold if I am correct. I think there needs to be. If people have that expense attached to caring for their child, it is not taken into account in the income limits. I...

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

Micheál Carrigy: I know there are some schemes where if there is a child in the family in third level education, there is a disregard of a certain amount of income. I forget what the figure is for some of the schemes. It is because of some of the costs associated with going to college. There is no disregard for the costs associated with caring for a child with significant medical needs and needs for...

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

Micheál Carrigy: I thank Mr. Hession. We will adjourn until Thursday, 23 February at 12 noon, when we will meet in private session.

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

Micheál Carrigy: The second item on our agenda is our consideration of autism policy. I welcome our witnesses to today's meeting. We are joined by representatives from the Department of Social Protection, Mr. Rónán Hession, assistant secretary with responsibility for working age income supports; Ms Geraldine Hurley, assistant secretary with responsibility for employment services; and Ms Annette...

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

Micheál Carrigy: The next speaker is Senator Wall.

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

Micheál Carrigy: Does Ms Hurley want to come in on anything?

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

Micheál Carrigy: Does Mr. Hession want to take that?

Seanad: Report on Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland's Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Motion (22 Feb 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I move: That Seanad Éireann shall take note of the Report of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media entitled ‘Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland’s Tourism and Hospitality Sector’, copies of which were laid before Seanad Éireann on 15th November, 2022. I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach. I welcome the Minister and Deputy...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Feb 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I support Senator Ahern's proposal to invite the Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, to the House. I ask the Deputy Leader to add the issue of the heel-prick test to the list of matters to be discussed with him. It is an issue I have raised a number of times in the context of spinal muscular atrophy. A very small amount of money would be needed every year to prevent children from...

Seanad: Rail Network: Statements (23 Feb 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I will hone in on Senator Blaney’s point, which is the word “connectivity” and, in particular, the north west. Unfortunately, the north west and midlands are not served properly. We are the only area in the country that is serviced by our motorway. This is an issue I have raised with the Minister and it is disappointing that funding was not in place to progress the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Feb 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I acknowledge the support of the Leader and the Cathaoirleach with regard to the event on Thursday next in the Seanad, where we will have families and self-advocates of autistic persons coming into the Chamber to hear their views and the concerns they have with the lack of services and supports from the State. I acknowledge the support of both of them in allowing that to happen. I invite...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Business of Joint Committee (28 Feb 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: Good morning everybody. I welcome you all to the public meeting of the Joint Committee on Autism. We have received no apologies. Senator Catherine Ardagh will be arriving later in the meeting. Before we start our business, 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...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: The second item on our agenda is a consideration of autism policy and the services and supports provided by the State for autistic people in particular. I welcome our witnesses to today's meeting. We are joined by representatives from the Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland, AOTI, Mr. Odhrán Allen, chief executive officer, and Ms Rosalind Noël, senior occupational...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I thank the witnesses for their opening statements. I want to get agreement of the members, as I need to step out for a moment, for Deputy Pauline Tully to take over the role of Cathaoirleach.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: Has Mr. Allen never been consulted, not even through his organisation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: The last speaker - I will let him in before myself - is Deputy Ó Murchú, who is not a member of the committee. The Deputy is a guest but he is at nearly every meeting because he has a strong interest in this area.