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Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Oct 2021)

Holly Cairns: I have requested a meeting with the SENO and the Minister of State on this issue. I would appreciate a response to that. I thank the Minister of State. That is a clear failure. The Department is aware of the numbers of children and knows the spaces that will be required. Not only is it failing to meet the needs of the young people, but it is adding stress and fear onto struggling...

Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Oct 2021)

Holly Cairns: In that case, why is the Government delaying it by another year?

Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Oct 2021)

Holly Cairns: This seems to now be a standard approach from the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. The Bill is being delayed using the excuse that the autism innovation strategy must be developed and implemented. A similar approach is being taken with the optional protocol to the Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. We could ratify the optional...

Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Oct 2021)

Holly Cairns: I thank the Regional Group for using its time to progress this vital Bill. Like everybody else, I am contacted every week by families who are deeply concerned about a child or family member with autism spectrum disorder who cannot access the therapeutic interventions and educational supports to which he or she is entitled. This is a key point. Young people are entitled to these services....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Legislative Measures (19 Oct 2021)

Holly Cairns: I thank the Minister of State for his response. For the families involved in this campaign, public registration is a means of recognising their children. It is a relatively minor change in legislative terms but one that can have a major impact. The Minister of State indicated that the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, will look at the matter with a view to change, but perhaps not to the extent I...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Legislative Measures (19 Oct 2021)

Holly Cairns: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for including this important issue in today's Topical Issue debate. This is pregnancy and infant loss remembrance month, a time to mark loss in pregnancy or soon after birth. This is an incredibly sensitive matter which represents tragedy and bereavement for thousands of families. Pregnancy loss in the form of miscarriage or stillbirth occurs in up to one...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2021)

Holly Cairns: I thank Ms Harrison. That answers the question perfectly.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2021)

Holly Cairns: Senator Ruane has just covered the two questions I was going to ask. I thank the Solas for Mothers group for focusing our attention on language and its impact. Language should be accurate and considered. The witnesses point out the term "birth mothers" as being offensive, along with phrases like "given up", and we all agree with that. In other meetings the question of the language to be...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2021)

Holly Cairns: Brilliant. Is there other language outside terms like "given up", which has just been mentioned, and "first offenders"? Is there other language like that we must look out for and ensure is not present in legislation?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2021)

Holly Cairns: I thank the witnesses for appearing before us. I will keep my questions brief. I am seeking elaboration on the points the witnesses have made. The Collaborative Forum outlined the need for the Bill's definition of "care information" to include information on deprived care, as a mother has a right to know what happened to her child when in any care outside her presence. Will the witnesses...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (19 Oct 2021)

Holly Cairns: 132. To ask the Minister for Health the details of progress made in addressing the National Clinical Programme for Eating Disorders Goals 2021. [50794/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (19 Oct 2021)

Holly Cairns: 223. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to address children waiting for initial contact with children’s disability network teams in the west Cork network [50795/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (19 Oct 2021)

Holly Cairns: 371. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on establishing a tax credit scheme for homeowners with solar panels or other renewable energy generation means who are net contributors of energy to the national grid. [50905/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (19 Oct 2021)

Holly Cairns: 700. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the Irish citizen child unit can waive its usual requirement to submit a child’s passport with the application in which entitlement to Irish citizenship can be established through other means, for example birth in Ireland to an Irish citizen parent given the current long delays in processing first-time applications...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (19 Oct 2021)

Holly Cairns: 794. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the development of an eating disorder service for adults in the region of counties Cork and Kerry; the numbers of whole-time equivalent staff being employed; the specialties they represent; and the planned location of the hub. [50906/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (19 Oct 2021)

Holly Cairns: 800. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to ensure that all maternity hospitals and units are following the HSE guidelines permitting partners to attend. [43813/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Recreation Policy (14 Oct 2021)

Holly Cairns: 60. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will employ additional rural recreational officers and ensure they are allocated according to the work plans being operated by the local development companies. [50123/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Recreation Policy (14 Oct 2021)

Holly Cairns: 72. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of her engagement with an organisation (details supplied) regarding the employment of additional rural recreational officers. [50122/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Strategies (14 Oct 2021)

Holly Cairns: 106. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress made in achieving action 12 of the National Sports Policy 2018-2027. [50352/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Strategies (14 Oct 2021)

Holly Cairns: 107. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress made in achieving action 28 of the National Sports Policy 2018-2027. [50353/21]