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Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)

Eileen Flynn: Okay.

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)

Eileen Flynn: A review is important. Next week, representatives from National Traveller MABS, which really is the leading body, will appear before the committee.

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)

Eileen Flynn: The caravan loan scheme has helped on some of the halting sites in Dublin,. I agree with what Ms O'Donoghue said but before we think about scrapping this, it has supported families. It is not many families but some families were brought to an emergency home who now would probably be on the streets or in a hostel if they did not have the scheme. Again, however, Ms O'Donoghue is 100% right....

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)

Eileen Flynn: Yes. We were talking about that last week.

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)

Eileen Flynn: I welcome what Ms Kelly said earlier - we said it last week as well - and what Mr. O'Sullivan brought up there around different types of accommodation. They are like chalets. That is what we would call the sort of accommodation that we have seen lately in Ireland. It is important that we give people choices. Many members of our community, as Ms Kelly said, would not live in a mansion on a...

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)

Eileen Flynn: One hundred per cent. It is up to the Government to hold the local authorities to account. That is the whole point. It is that accountability. One would be blue in the face hearing that it is okay because it is only the Travellers. There is nothing in place that will protect Travellers from the lack of implementation by the State, by local authorities. We have seen politicians and...

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)

Eileen Flynn: I thank our guests and the organisations for coming in today. I know everyone is very tired. It is a bit like a broken record but, hopefully, we can get some action by pushing this through. I thank the members of the committee because it is important to have questions asked by members and that it is not only somebody from our community who is pushing it. As I said, we will have Cena,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Planning for Inclusive Communities: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Eileen Flynn: I did blab on a little bit because I know the other members will be gone for 20 minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Planning for Inclusive Communities: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Eileen Flynn: In the early days after I joined the committee, that was an issue that was brought before us. It is important if we are talking about accommodating people that the area around them is also fit for purpose. Numerous times at this committee I have raised the issue of making our play parks suitable for children with special additional needs. That is critically important. If we are looking...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Planning for Inclusive Communities: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Eileen Flynn: I thought the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach was going to let me talk all evening.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Planning for Inclusive Communities: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Eileen Flynn: As will I.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Planning for Inclusive Communities: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Eileen Flynn: The view that all people with disabilities can go in a certain location is absolutely wrong.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Planning for Inclusive Communities: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Eileen Flynn: I thank Senator Clonan. I have to go to that committee as well. I will be there in a few minutes. What comes to mind listening to the women from Independent Living speak is the phrase, "Nothing about us without us." It is so important that people, families and the organisations that work with people affected by issues are at the heart of decisions and choices, such as what is going on...

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation (30 Nov 2023)

Eileen Flynn: Good morning. I thank members and witnesses for being here. We are now in public session as we have a quorum. I will read a note on privilege. I remind members that they must be physically present within Leinster House in order to take part in or comment during the public meeting. I also remind them not to use someone's name without their permission. The first item on the agenda is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Dec 2023)

Eileen Flynn: First I want to say to Senator Keogan: a few weeks ago you had a health scare. It is public knowledge. When you went to the hospital-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Dec 2023)

Eileen Flynn: Okay. If any Member of this House was to have a stroke or heart attack or collapse right now and they had to go to the accident and emergency department, would they really give a damn about the colour of the person’s skin or what country they come from?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Dec 2023)

Eileen Flynn: I would love for people to answer that question for me. Keeping it on equality, last week the Cathaoirleach hosted an event around Pride here in Leinster House. I was so proud to be there as a member of the Traveller community and, most importantly, to admire the work of Senator David Norris over the past 30 years in this House and the changes he has made in Irish society. I want to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Dec 2023)

Eileen Flynn: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Dec 2023)

Eileen Flynn: I second the recommendation.

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)

Eileen Flynn: Hear, hear.