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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Assistive Technology: Ms Carmel Ryan and Mr. Fiacre Ryan (13 Dec 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It was actually brilliant to watch on a particular level. The notion I get is the fact of the frustration when kids have a difficulty in expressing themselves, but especially when a person is completely locked away and has no chance of expression. We can see how Ms Ryan has provided Fiacre with a roadmap to express himself and to be part of society. It has enabled him to get into third...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Assistive Technology: Ms Carmel Ryan and Mr. Fiacre Ryan (13 Dec 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It looks like we will not have the sort of numbers we need in that pipeline. We are looking at four or five years down the line, which is fine for then, but we need the baling-twine solution in the short term.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Assistive Technology: Ms Carmel Ryan and Mr. Fiacre Ryan (13 Dec 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank Ms Ryan and Fiacre.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Employment: Discussion (13 Dec 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank all the witnesses for coming before the committee. This is a vital part of putting the jigsaw for autistic people together. We have all seen the real wins for society, for the autistic person, and for their wider family if they can make the moves. We have all talked about the cliff edge that relates to adult services in particular. We all know the nightmare it is at the minute...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Employment: Discussion (13 Dec 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: You got it but it was hard work.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Employment: Discussion (13 Dec 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: When it was brought to my attention, I wanted to put in on the agenda.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Employment: Discussion (13 Dec 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is seems to be low cost. I have probably been sold on that to a degree and have seen examples of assistive technologies that make complete sense here for those with autism or for those with disabilities and even in some cases for those who do not fall under those brackets but just to make life and work just far more effective for all involved. As Mr. Brabazon says, he will be dealing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Employment: Discussion (13 Dec 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is too much effort.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Employment: Discussion (13 Dec 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I was also going to bring it in to the point made by Mr. Brabazon earlier when he spoke about the wage subsidy support scheme. Again, the administration just needs to be made easier. A big company will have the wherewithal and the expertise and really it is not up to Mr. Brabazon or anyone else to have to jump in there but obviously that is a requirement based on how the situation is at the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Employment: Discussion (13 Dec 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I get that. We do all that is necessary I assume.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Employment: Discussion (13 Dec 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That is a lot more expensive and difficult later.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Employment: Discussion (13 Dec 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is about whatever tools produce that framework.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Employment: Discussion (13 Dec 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I will be quick. Mr. Brabazon noted that all groups are going to give out when they do not have multi-annual funding that allows for real forward planning to be done. I welcome that Mr. Brabazon said Specialisterne Ireland is not fighting with anybody in regard to funding, and it is trying to work alongside people and not trying to get into bun fights in that sense. When we had SOLAS...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Employment: Discussion (13 Dec 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That is a perfect answer.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Employment: Discussion (13 Dec 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Do ICTU or Specialisterne Ireland deal with non-verbal autistic people?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Provision of Bus Services in Dublin: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank the witnesses for being here. Where else would they want to be on a Tuesday evening?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Provision of Bus Services in Dublin: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is over. Argentina won three-nil, but that is not why I was away. I had to do an Irish-language interview, very badly I might add.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Provision of Bus Services in Dublin: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I am very sure RTÉ News notifications told them long before I did, even though they were engrossed in the questioning. To start with Ms Graham, she spoke about the taxis and I would back her completely on the necessity of maintaining a regulated system. It is not possible to operate a hybrid system. We have stated previously that is part of the race to the bottom. She spoke about...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Provision of Bus Services in Dublin: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: If you are starting out as a taxi driver, it is obviously involves the car. On the particular type of car, what is the story with the grant schemes?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Provision of Bus Services in Dublin: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The NTA considers grant schemes to be fit for purpose at present. In regard to numbers, what sort of numbers have responded to this recruitment drive?