Results 301-320 of 1,145 for speaker:Erin McGreehan
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (1 May 2024)
Erin McGreehan: If each of the organisations had an ask of us as policymakers to help their organisations, communities and society be inclusive, what would it be? What would make their jobs easier?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (1 May 2024)
Erin McGreehan: Take advantage of the time.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (1 May 2024)
Erin McGreehan: This committee may wish to take up that issue in relation to the public sector duty to make sure they are working on it. It is hugely lacking.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (1 May 2024)
Erin McGreehan: That is great. It is very clear from the representatives that there is not and that they are very proactive. I thank them.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (1 May 2024)
Erin McGreehan: We were talking about you, Chair.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2024)
Erin McGreehan: I would like to come in on this point.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2024)
Erin McGreehan: It is not their responsibility to come up with solutions.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2024)
Erin McGreehan: For cyclists over the safety of other passengers.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2024)
Erin McGreehan: She has glasses and her eyesight can be fixed. People cannot fix or rectify a visual impairment and they cannot see these signs. That is what we are hearing from people with visual impairments. This is hugely concerning. Going back to the design guidance, there are contradictions between the national cycling manual and other guidance. Where is the NTA getting its guidance and what is...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2024)
Erin McGreehan: When will they be added?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2024)
Erin McGreehan: That is very welcome.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2024)
Erin McGreehan: Could the NTA write to the committee on the timeline for private schemes and explain the issue with 2019?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2024)
Erin McGreehan: Could the NTA provide the committee with the terms of reference and information on the timelines? When can we expect to see accessibility become mandatory? The NTA has the power to insist and that is what we need. Carrots do not always work and accessibility needs a push.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2024)
Erin McGreehan: I welcome the witnesses. There is a great deal to say about inaccessible transport. We have to be really realistic here. Much of the time, public transport in Ireland is completely inaccessible and unwelcoming for many people. Best intentions and good work are all very positive and welcome but we have to be real. People with disabilities contact me because they feel unsafe and unwelcome...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Sport and Recreational Development (16 Apr 2024)
Erin McGreehan: Thank you, Senator. I congratulate the Minister of State on his elevation and wish him the best of luck in his new role.
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Sport and Recreational Development (16 Apr 2024)
Erin McGreehan: We are always excluded from conversations about Cork.
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Sport and Recreational Development (16 Apr 2024)
Erin McGreehan: I welcome Terry Leyden, a former Senator, to the House. He is in and out in half a minute and is very welcome today.
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (16 Apr 2024)
Erin McGreehan: No.