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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Considering a Rights-Based Approach to Disability in Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Oct 2022)

Holly Cairns: I thank the witnesses for coming to the committee today, and joining us remotely. The overlaps and intersectionalities of disability and mental health are really complex and impact each individual differently . The insights from the sector and the issues that it and those they represent encounter are really important to help us understand the larger context and its impact on people. My...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Considering a Rights-Based Approach to Disability in Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Oct 2022)

Holly Cairns: That is ridiculous. My next questions are for the National Advocacy Service. It discussed how the interaction between community health organisations, CHOs, and mental health services increases rights restrictions placed on disabled people in the community and cited the case of 'Bill'. Could they elaborate on that point? We often encounter this issue whereby poor communication and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Considering a Rights-Based Approach to Disability in Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Oct 2022)

Holly Cairns: Could I ask one quick question to Mental Health Reform, Chair?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Considering a Rights-Based Approach to Disability in Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Oct 2022)

Holly Cairns: I thank the Chair. It is also on the amendment to the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act. Ms Grogan mentioned that it will not fully realise the rights of people with psychosocial disabilities in relation to depriving them of their liberty and it is one of the issues we discussed in relation to the amendment Bill this year. She elaborated a bit in response to Senator Seery Kearney....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Considering a Rights-Based Approach to Disability in Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Oct 2022)

Holly Cairns: I have a final comment. When we were going through the process of the assisted decision-making stuff, it was unacceptable in many ways and it was very rushed. It is very complex legislation that I found difficult to get my head around in such a short period of time. There was no plain English version of the legislation which people could understand more easily. It turned out that all of...

Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Second Stage (12 Oct 2022)

Holly Cairns: Deputy Gannon will be in possession when the debate resumes.

Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Second Stage (12 Oct 2022)

Holly Cairns: We need legislation that reflects social realities. Employment law needs to recognise the complexities of life, including those encountered in contexts such as caring for one's family, the importance of one's health and the experience of the victims and survivors of domestic and gender-based violence. Compared with other European countries, Ireland has poor worker's rights. We lag many...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (12 Oct 2022)

Holly Cairns: This week we learned that the religious orders involved in mother and baby homes have no intention of contributing to the redress scheme. The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Deputy O'Gorman, continues to stand over the flawed commission's report, which absolved the church of any responsibility. The State and church perpetuated some of the worst human...

Community and Voluntary Sector Workers: Motion [Private Members] (12 Oct 2022)

Holly Cairns: I too welcome the motion. Successive Governments have outsourced and undervalued health and social care work. Some of the most important State services around supporting vulnerable people, care for older people, addiction services, specialised health interventions and disability services are provided by dedicated and severely underpaid workers. Organisations such as CoAction and...

Disability Services: Motion [Private Members] (11 Oct 2022)

Holly Cairns: I want to start by thanking Deputy Tully for enabling this important discussion. Disabled people and their families only ever want what they are entitled to. In briefings by disabled persons' organisations, in meetings with distressed and frustrated parents and in all the reports from organisations, they say they just need proper services. They are not looking for anything exorbitant of...

Electricity Costs (Domestic Electricity Accounts) Emergency Measures and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Second Stage (11 Oct 2022)

Holly Cairns: I am being contacted by people who are at their wits' end. Rising energy prices are terrifying, especially for those experiencing poverty or on fixed incomes. One constituent on a prepaid system told of having literally seen her money run out and of having to choose between keeping the lights on or going into arrears. This has massive implications for individuals and families. Not only...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (11 Oct 2022)

Holly Cairns: 92. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps that she is taking to increase the lack of places in primary and secondary schools for young persons with special educational needs and disabilities. [49625/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (11 Oct 2022)

Holly Cairns: 131. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps that she is taking to increase the number of places in secondary schools for young persons with autism in County Cork. [49624/22]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Properties (11 Oct 2022)

Holly Cairns: 159. To ask the Taoiseach the number of dedicated spaces for breastfeeding and expressing breast milk in workplaces within his Department and the workplaces of public bodies and agencies under his remit, including a list of said buildings which do and do not have these facilities. [50349/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Properties (11 Oct 2022)

Holly Cairns: 174. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of dedicated spaces for breastfeeding and expressing breast milk in workplaces within his Department and the workplaces of public bodies and agencies under his remit, including a list of said buildings which do and do not have these facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50338/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Properties (11 Oct 2022)

Holly Cairns: 213. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of dedicated spaces for breastfeeding and expressing breast milk in workplaces within his Department and the workplaces of public bodies and agencies under his remit, including a list of said buildings which do and do not have these facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50339/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Properties (11 Oct 2022)

Holly Cairns: 253. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of dedicated spaces for breastfeeding and expressing breast milk in workplaces within his Department and the workplaces of public bodies and agencies under his remit, including a list of said buildings which do and do not have these facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50351/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Properties (11 Oct 2022)

Holly Cairns: 285. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of dedicated spaces for breastfeeding and expressing breast milk in workplaces within his Department and the workplaces of public bodies and agencies under his remit, including a list of said buildings which do and do not have these facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50340/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (11 Oct 2022)

Holly Cairns: 296. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of dedicated spaces for breastfeeding and expressing breast milk in workplaces within his Department and the workplaces of public bodies and agencies under his remit, including a list of said buildings which do and do not have these facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50346/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Properties (11 Oct 2022)

Holly Cairns: 303. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of dedicated spaces for breastfeeding and expressing breast milk in workplaces within her Department and the workplaces of public bodies and agencies under her remit, including a list of said buildings which do and do not have these facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50350/22]