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Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Discussion (3 Oct 2023)

Eileen Flynn: There are so many people out there who are LGBTQI+ who would say they are underneath it. There is that shared experience as well, which is important, but many people would say that does not make a community. I get what Nem Kearns is saying and thank them for the clarification on that.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Discussion (3 Oct 2023)

Eileen Flynn: I was not saying we should just repeal or look at the Disability Act and not have this again. It is important to have something but it is that clarity. If we are going to do something, we should do it right. That is where I am at this moment because for me the language in this Bill has changed in the last two hours. I thank the witnesses for coming in and I look forward to working with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Current and Future Plans of the School Building Unit: Department of Education (3 Oct 2023)

Eileen Flynn: We have the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, and the Department of Education. Trying to get something done for a school is often complicated. I must use an example I know best, if that is okay. St. Mary's National School in Ardara needs a zebra crossing. It is a lovely little school that is the...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (28 Sep 2023)

Eileen Flynn: It is brilliant to have the opportunity to speak in front of the Taoiseach today as a member of the Traveller community and somebody from a minority group. I agree with the comments on the reform of the Seanad. We need diversity in both Houses, with people of colour and people from all different backgrounds as part of our parliament. I would like to raise the issue of the two-tier refugee...

Seanad: Road Safety: Statements (27 Sep 2023)

Eileen Flynn: I do not have a speech on road safety statements. Some 23 years ago, on 22 October 2000, nine days after my mother passed away, I was in a really bad two-way collision in which a drunk driver crashed into the back of the van I was in with my uncle and drove us underneath a big 18 ft. bus. I was left in intensive care for five days. I spent nearly two years of my life in Our Lady’s...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Sep 2023)

Eileen Flynn: I want to talk about Traveller education. The reduced timetables for Traveller education are still very much alive today within our education system and our schools. At least 4% of Traveller children in primary school are on reduced timetables and more than 10% to 12% are on reduced timetables in second-level education. Then, in special schools, 24% of the Traveller community are on...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Second Stage (26 Sep 2023)

Eileen Flynn: The Minister is very welcome to the House to discuss this very important Bill. I will not repeat anything my colleague, Senator Ruane, has raised. I agree with every point she made. As a community development worker who has worked for more than 16 years with communities that are overpoliced, I will make one point. In my lifetime, I have seen cases where the doors of members of the...

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Accommodation for Travellers: Discussion (21 Sep 2023)

Eileen Flynn: I now call on Ms Farrelly, chief executive of Fingal County Council, to make her opening statement on behalf of the County and City Management Association, CCMA.

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Accommodation for Travellers: Discussion (21 Sep 2023)

Eileen Flynn: I thank everyone who presented this morning. The committee is about trying to get action that will better the lives of the Traveller community. I apologise for being late. I am learning to drive and took every wrong turn possible in the city. I will now open the discussion to members.

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Accommodation for Travellers: Discussion (21 Sep 2023)

Eileen Flynn: I thank the Deputy. I know that Deputy Stanton has to leave soon, so we might hear from the Deputy and then the witness can answer both at the same time. Would that be okay? Okay.

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Accommodation for Travellers: Discussion (21 Sep 2023)

Eileen Flynn: Ms Timmons might address the Deputy’s questions first.

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Accommodation for Travellers: Discussion (21 Sep 2023)

Eileen Flynn: The loans were up to €40,000, but were the caravans that were purchased sustainable, of good quality and worth the value of those loans?

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Accommodation for Travellers: Discussion (21 Sep 2023)

Eileen Flynn: I am just following up on the Deputy’s question, although I know I should not.

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Accommodation for Travellers: Discussion (21 Sep 2023)

Eileen Flynn: That money also covers refurbishment and installation of the caravans. Ms Timmons gave a figure of over €6,000.

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Accommodation for Travellers: Discussion (21 Sep 2023)

Eileen Flynn: I know that Deputy Ó Cuív is right because on the ground National Traveller MABS knows. Last year, a huge amount of people contacted me with issues concerning the Traveller caravan loan schemes. Traveller people call these units trailers and not caravans. Having listened to the people on the ground, I know there is demand for good quality trailers and I think everyone on the...

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Accommodation for Travellers: Discussion (21 Sep 2023)

Eileen Flynn: Even though the two Deputies who spoke have left, do any of our guests wish to respond?

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Accommodation for Travellers: Discussion (21 Sep 2023)

Eileen Flynn: We had the young group from Tipperary in Leinster House last year. Some children have never left their counties. It is great to be able to give kids the opportunity to come in to visit. This specific committee is about accommodation, which is important, but some kids in all the counties are still getting colouring in to do and the reduced timetable. We still have a lot to do in education...

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Accommodation for Travellers: Discussion (21 Sep 2023)

Eileen Flynn: Is this "new" news, if that makes any sense? I did not hear that Spring Lane was being redeveloped until now. I know there was a lot of work going on, so that is brilliant news for the community there. As a committee, we obviously welcome that as well. I have done work with Ann Burke and Thomas over the summer too. Not fit for purpose for any human to live on is the best way I can...

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Accommodation for Travellers: Discussion (21 Sep 2023)

Eileen Flynn: We as a committee are really focused on getting at least some of the 84 recommendations from the previous committee implemented. The most important issue for us is accommodation because it impacts your health, mental health, well-being and opportunities to go to school, etc. It is unfortunate that a year since the previous committee, nothing has been implemented around our suggestions on...

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Accommodation for Travellers: Discussion (21 Sep 2023)

Eileen Flynn: It is really about local authorities coming together and implementing actions. In Labre Park yesterday, I was so shocked.