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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I fully concur about that being reviewed. It is something that has come through this committee in the past 12 months across a number of areas. It possibly should have been done concurrent with the EPSEN Act. It needs to be reviewed. Creating the hierarchy or lowerarchy is important, as Dr. Craddock said. Nothing focuses the mind of an organisation at the bottom more than trying to get...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: That is the way to go.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I concur with Mr. Allen about Dublin Airport. I probably had a fear as a parent heading abroad with our young lad, but we found it to be a great experience to be quite honest. We knew the safety net was there, that staff were trained and that if there was an issue, it would be dealt with. That is a lot of it. I fully concur with that. The IPI report mentioned Dublin City University,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I mentioned earlier the work we have been doing in this building. It was built in 1745. We are in the process of creating a traffic light map of the building. AsIAm came in during a busy time to assess the busy periods, areas and locations and we are creating a map of the campus so that a family or school could come in and will know where the quiet areas are and when the high frequency...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I am a Liverpool man and Longford Town. It is something we must push with other organisations, such as the GAA, IRFU and Aviva Stadium. Do they have a box available? I have no idea. That is what needs to happen.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I did not go to certain events because I knew the environment and that being in the crowd when people will be shouting for a team or when there is a score would be difficult. It is important, especially for our national governing bodies in all sports to have that facility at their main grounds such as the Aviva Stadium and Croke Park and that other sports take it into account. I am...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Legislative Measures (17 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, to the Seanad today. I put on record my thanks to her for the work she has done since coming into the role on the formation of the Government. She has been a very strong advocate for people with disabilities and, in particular, those people who are on the autism spectrum, with whom I work in my role as Cathaoirleach of the Joint Committee on...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Legislative Measures (17 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: -----whether they are in schools, residential settings, respite care or, indeed, in healthcare settings. I will not mention individual cases here, but it is an issue that has been brought to the committee by parents and parents' representative groups. I ask that it would be looked at and that any changes in the law that need to be made are made to reflect the need for increased protection...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Legislative Measures (17 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: -----who is a young lad who is non-communicative. He is now in university in Atlantic Technical University, ATU, using the rapid prompting method, RPM, which some people have concerns about. Yet, it is a method of communication. Any method of communication that works should be used and supported. I ask that we look at these Acts and at whether gardaí are trained in interviewing...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Legislative Measures (17 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I thank the Minister of State. I suppose her reply tells me that everything is okay and that everyone is satisfied but what we hear from parents and parents' groups does not correspond with what is in the statement from the Department of Justice. I ask that this be communicated to the Department of Justice. We need to sit own and tease out where the issues are, because there are issues of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I concur with the comments of Senator Byrne with regard to an arts capital programme to add to the work that has been done by the Minister, Deputy Catherine Martin. I second that fantastic proposal. There has been significant investment in the arts but a programme like that would allow us to increase the infrastructure throughout the country. I support that call. Also, with regard to the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: We will go the speaking list that was circulated on Microsoft Teams. There is a new member on the list, Deputy Carey, who has replaced Deputy Carroll MacNeill after she was appointed as a Minister of State. Deputy Carey has been ill since he was appointed to the committee so we want to wish him well. He has not been in Leinster House in recent months so I want to acknowledge Deputy Carey.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I have a few questions or points myself. In Mr. Harris's opening statement, he mentioned the HSE review of 2017 and the fact that recommendations were made in that. Here we are in 2023 and not all of those recommendations have been implemented. Will Mr. Harris give us a synopsis of where that is and the recommendations that were made at the time? Personally, I agree with him with regard...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: What is happening with regard to third-level places? Are we increasing the number of courses at third level so as to have more qualified people? What is in place as of today?

Seanad: Tourism: Statements (18 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I welcome the Minister. In her introduction, she mentioned the just transition fund. I was at the launch in Corlea, a very apt location for the launch of that fund. I see a figure of €68 million ring-fenced and committed for tourism projects. I sincerely hope that the Longford and Offaly, the two counties most affected by just transition, would be prioritised for funding for those...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I welcome everyone to the 50th meeting of the Joint Committee on Autism and the 22nd public session over the last 12 months. Apologies have been received from Senator Ardagh and before we start today's business I will go through 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...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I thank the Minister of State. We move to questions and comments from members. I remind all speakers to keep tightly to time to ensure everyone has the opportunity to come in. Deputy Buckley is first.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: Next on my list is Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I thank the Minister of State.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I am sorry Deputy, but I am going to let in the next speaker. We are going to be tight on time and I wish to let in the four other speakers. If I get an opportunity, I will come back to the Deputy. I am sorry about this. I call Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan. He does not seem to be with us. I call Deputy Tully.