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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Providers of Tourist Accommodation in Ireland: Discussion (29 Mar 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: There are increased costs at a local level for projects Fáilte Ireland is involved in funding. The witnesses will probably be familiar with the likes of the Knights and Conquests Heritage Centre project in Granard in north Longford. It has been funded by Fáilte Ireland and the Government to the tune of nearly €3 million from rural regeneration funding. We have now been hit...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Providers of Tourist Accommodation in Ireland: Discussion (29 Mar 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: Could we proceed with legislation on that straightaway? Does it need to be in tandem?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Business of Joint Committee (28 Mar 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: Apologies have been received from Deputy Tully, who has asked Deputy Ó Murchú to substitute for her today. Before we start our business, I will read some formal notices. All those present in the room are asked to exercise personal responsibility to protect themselves and others from the risk of contracting Covid-19. I remind members of the constitutional requirement that members...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: Today we will resume our consideration of autism policy, especially regarding the services and supports provided by the State to autistic people. I would like to welcome our witnesses: Ms Julie Tonge, who is a disability officer in the access and lifelong learning centre in University College Dublin; and Ms Lisa Marie Clinton, who is the director of strategy and business development of adult...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: We will now go to members for comments and questions. I call Deputy Ó Murchú, who is here as a substitute today.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I have no problem highlighting those concerns. I may contribute again but I will allow other members to use my speaking slot.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: Does either Deputy Ó Murchú or Deputy Collins have an additional question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: On transitioning into college over two years, would there be any merit in something in this regard being marked on CAO applications or when college places are accepted? Ms Tonge indicated the colleges only find out about people when they are already in college, perhaps after several weeks. Would there be any merit in earlier notification? I do not know if putting this type of information...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: My apologies; I misunderstood that. UCD's supports, in providing this level of investment and making full-time occupational therapy available, are outstanding. Would Ms Tonge like to respond?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I thank Ms Tonge. I was excited when I read Ms Clinton's introduction and what can be done. Has Ms Clinton engaged with NCSE or the Department responsible for special education with regard to the work she is doing at any stage? If so, has there been a response from them?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: Will Ms Clinton submit a plan or proposal to this committee?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: Ms Clinton had an idea from her work in the system, she patented the solution and now that has been implemented in another country and has been successful. However, we do not have it in Ireland.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: No, we are not. That is the key point. We have solutions here that can work. We are not implementing or utilising the technology or the people that devise the technology, like the witness. We are not utilising it in our own country and it is being used elsewhere. That does not sit well with me. I ask the witnesses to put a proposal together with the experiences of clients, case studies,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: From hearing how it works with the third level institutions, I think it makes sense. We want to try to ensure progression for families through school, third level and employment. I am the father of an autistic child and that is what I want to see. I want to know that those supports and opportunities are there through life. I think it is fantastic that the technology is there. However,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: Many of the schemes are for specific projects. Money was made available to put in quiet spaces in many colleges and schools and maybe sensory rooms were available but I think-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: That would be administration in the school or the actual college, so that a person could be dedicated, where it was that person's role to support the student and to work with employers who are willing to work and support those students with grant applications. This will need to be simplified; it should not be the case that an employer must pay upfront and then to wait for whatever weeks or...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: We, that is the Department and the Minister of State with responsibility for disabilities, should be making funding available for every child who has a diagnosis to have assistive technology. I had a discussion with a parent who was able to show me where a young child who is non-verbal, and they had purchased an app which helped with speech which the child could use. It would verbalise back...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I thank Deputy Ó Murchú. Can Ms Clinton expand on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, IDEA, a little bit for me, please, if she could?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: Has any report been done on the success of the Project SEARCH in Naas that we could see?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: It will be early May. I will put Ms Clinton on the spot. Could the results of that research be made available to the committee?