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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy (Resumed): Discussion. (25 Apr 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I will let in Nem Kearns there. They are looking to get in online.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy (Resumed): Discussion. (25 Apr 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I think Cír Doyle wanted to come in there.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy (Resumed): Discussion. (25 Apr 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: Very good. I invite Ms Hartman to come in briefly for 30 seconds, please, as I am conscious of the time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy (Resumed): Discussion. (25 Apr 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I thank Ms Hartman. The transition from primary school to secondary level and then from there to third level was mentioned. We have a group of students from Cnoc Mhuire Secondary School, County Longford, and they will attest to this. We can understand the difficulty for someone on the autism spectrum moving between schools. I met people from a school at an enterprise competition recently...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy (Resumed): Discussion. (25 Apr 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: The launch that is taking place should tell us more about the direction in which we are going to in regard to the Decision Support Service.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy (Resumed): Discussion. (25 Apr 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I will let Nem and Cír in. They had indicated. We will take Cír first this time, to switch it around.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy (Resumed): Discussion. (25 Apr 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I thank Nem. I indicated at the beginning that if time was just going on we would take a break, but it is just me left to speak and Senator Black wants to come back in with a question. Would the witnesses prefer we take a break now or will we continue for another ten or 15 minutes? We will continue then. I call Senator Black.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy (Resumed): Discussion. (25 Apr 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: For all of us on the committee a common theme is the word "silo". The silos that exist in the system is a recurring theme. Finding a mechanism to break down those silos and having cohesive action is important. Someone mentioned the idea of society understanding and accepting this condition. It is a huge challenge for us to make broader society aware of the issue. I am the parent of a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy (Resumed): Discussion. (25 Apr 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I have a similar way of thinking. Something I probably said 12 months ago is that I do not like the term "disorder". Someone on the autism spectrum is not someone with a disorder, as Ms O'Donnell-Killen says. Unfortunately, some people seem to think that title is needed to be able to get services. I was attacked on social media for actually putting that view out there. It is not a disorder.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy (Resumed): Discussion. (25 Apr 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I have another question. We have discussed the Disability Act 2005. I feel very strongly that we need to review and change it. It contains a provision that gives a right for an assessment but there is no right for a service. As we all know, even when people do get an assessment of needs, the back-up service is not there. What are the witnesses views or thoughts on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy (Resumed): Discussion. (25 Apr 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I call Nem Kearns to speak first and then Cír Doyle.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy (Resumed): Discussion. (25 Apr 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: The training we are launching tomorrow is being led out by AsIAm.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy (Resumed): Discussion. (25 Apr 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I believe it needs to be provided by the State and any app needs to be passed by the Department as something that is correct. Cír earlier mentioned people looking up websites for information. Unfortunately, 90% of information up there is incorrect. It is my view that the State needs to provide that equipment and the apps.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy (Resumed): Discussion. (25 Apr 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I take this opportunity to thank all our witnesses, Davida Hartman, Tara O'Donnell-Killen, Jessica Doyle, Nem Kearns, Cír Doyle and Blessing Dada, who had to go off the call. First, I thank them for the work they do in being advocates and working on behalf of young and adult autistic people. It is important that we have people who are prepared to push against the system and push...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Apr 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I concur with the comments made by Senator Fitzpatrick. It is not just Fianna Fáil that has been pushing it; our colleagues in Fine Gael have been involved too. There is a housing policy group within our party that has been pushing these issues. Indeed, our colleague, Senator Cummins, has been very proactive in putting forward the whole issue of dereliction and supporting those grants.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Apr 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I want to put that on the record. I also want to thank the Cathaoirleach and other colleagues for attending yesterday's event with AsIAm on autism awareness. I welcome the Houses of the Oireachtas initiative that involves all of the parliamentary community taking up autism training. I ask all Members of the Seanad and their staff to take up that training over the next number of months. We...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I concur with Senator Ó Donnghaile's remarks about Palestine. I met with the Palestinian ambassador here today. I support Senator Ó Donnghaile's comments.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I welcome two students and their teacher from my old school, St. Mel's in Longford. We have with us a couple of transition year students, Jamie and Joshua, and their teacher, Mr. Clyne. They are spending the day in Leinster House and getting a feel for some of the work that goes on behind the scenes here. I welcome them and wish them well in their studies. I got a great education at St....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I pay tribute to Senator Flynn on her comments here this morning. Congratulations to our colleague, Senator Lisa Chambers, and her husband, Jarleth Munnelly, on their recent nuptials. I remind Members of the autism training that I mentioned yesterday. The first session of the training will take place in the audiovisual room on Thursday next. I ask Members to log on and register to take...