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- Childcare Fees: Motion [Private Members] (3 Oct 2023)
Kathleen Funchion: I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes that: - childcare fees are unaffordable for many families and this is made worse by the cost-of-living crisis, which has families' finances on the brink as they are hit by a barrage of day-to-day costs; - these prices mean many parents, especially mothers, feel forced to give up work or cut their hours, and this is exacerbating gender...
- Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Business of Joint Committee (3 Oct 2023)
Kathleen Funchion: Apologies have been received from Deputies Costello, Brady and Sherlock and Senators Seery Kearney and Ruane. Deputy Matthews is substituting for Deputy Costello and Senator Flynn is substituting for Senator Ruane. They are welcome.
- Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (3 Oct 2023)
Kathleen Funchion: Before beginning, I must read into the public record decisions the committee agreed at our private meeting last week regarding EU COM (2023) 280, a proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of measures and co-operation in matters relating to the protection of adults. The committee’s decisions...
- Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Discussion (3 Oct 2023)
Kathleen Funchion: On our agenda now is the pre-Committee Stage detailed scrutiny of the Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017, sponsored by Deputy Canney. Joining us are Deputies Canney and Naughten. Representing the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth are Mr. Niall Brunell, principal officer in disability equality policy, Mr. Donie O'Shea, policy adviser, Mr. Jason Doran,...
- Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Discussion (3 Oct 2023)
Kathleen Funchion: I thank Mr. Brunell. We will go into questions. Senator Clonan is first on the list.
- Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Discussion (3 Oct 2023)
Kathleen Funchion: Yes. Deputy Dillon will be in the hot seat straight away.
- Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Discussion (3 Oct 2023)
Kathleen Funchion: We are getting into an area that we should not be discussing because there is a political decision involved. Deputy Naughten indicated that he wants to come in. He will be followed by Deputy Canney. They may want to respond some of Deputy Dillon's points.
- Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Discussion (3 Oct 2023)
Kathleen Funchion: I call Deputy Canney.
- Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Discussion (3 Oct 2023)
Kathleen Funchion: I call Senator Clonan.
- Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Discussion (3 Oct 2023)
Kathleen Funchion: I have to hurry the Senator up.
- Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Discussion (3 Oct 2023)
Kathleen Funchion: Before anybody responds, in case there is any confusion, the officials are here in relation to this specific Bill, to go through the logistics and technicalities of it. They are not here as the Minister or on behalf of the Minister. They cannot answer political-type questions. Today is just about the specifics of this Bill.
- Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Discussion (3 Oct 2023)
Kathleen Funchion: Senator, let me finish. Those questions are actually relevant to Deputies Canney and Naughten because they are the sponsors of the Bill. There is confusion here. It is not the Department that is proposing this Bill. It is Deputy Canney's Bill.
- Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Discussion (3 Oct 2023)
Kathleen Funchion: In regard to many of the questions around the proposals, it is the Bill put forward by the Deputies, so the questions are actually for them to answer. It is a well-intentioned Bill. This is what we all want to see in an ideal situation. However, for some of it, I understand the frustration when we talk about the topic in general. To be fair to the officials invited to the meeting, though,...
- Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Discussion (3 Oct 2023)
Kathleen Funchion: But they cannot-----
- Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Discussion (3 Oct 2023)
Kathleen Funchion: That question was fine and I understand the point was made-----
- Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Discussion (3 Oct 2023)
Kathleen Funchion: That is fine, Senator-----
- Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Discussion (3 Oct 2023)
Kathleen Funchion: Does Mr. Brunell or Mr. O’Regan wish to comment on the legal questions?
- Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Discussion (3 Oct 2023)
Kathleen Funchion: I call Senator Flynn.