Results 721-740 of 1,383 for speaker:Eileen Flynn
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2023)
Eileen Flynn: Mr. Harris will know that 38% of autistic people still experience discrimination and 61% are on waiting lists for access to services. That 61% really strikes me. It should never be the case that 61% of people are, in my opinion, denied access to mental health services. How is that happening in today's society? I brought up a few times at this committee the likes of Jigsaw not working with...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2023)
Eileen Flynn: Do you know what Michael said to me once before? He said that it is not just the bricks and mortar.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2023)
Eileen Flynn: We can have all the services in the world in the school but is really about working with people in a meaningful way. I am sorry to interrupt Mr. Harris.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2023)
Eileen Flynn: It is not really about blame. Sometimes for people who are different in society we tend to blame ourselves. I support the call and I also support the parent groups. They are critical. They are accessed in areas for people of the Travelling community for people of colour, black and brown people as well. About the swing, I am passionate about it. I have done research on it. My local...
- Seanad: Electoral Reform (Amendment) and Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (10 May 2023)
Eileen Flynn: I thank the Minister of State for being here today. Having free transport on election day is a no-brainer. It will create the opportunity for some people from very poor communities to get out and vote. That is a no-brainer. Today, however, I will focus on the issue of young people being able to vote. Much of the time, we undermine our young people. We do not value our young people's...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 May 2023)
Eileen Flynn: My contribution will lead on to a point I am trying to make around racism and discrimination. I love working here. I have met friends who I would have thought were enemies, if you like, before I came in. I have a good relationship with the majority of other Members. I genuinely feel I am an equal Member in this House who is able to vote and get up and have my say. Last night, I got a...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 May 2023)
Eileen Flynn: Would the Senator say the same about Russia and Ukraine?
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Apr 2023)
Eileen Flynn: Unfortunately, I was not able to be here last week due to not having a babysitter for the girls. To be watching the event at home with my child and to be part of our Parliament was brilliant. One could feel the vibe outside when President Biden was here. The Cathaoirleach's speech was incredible and we have much to be proud of, making it to news and other channels all over the world. I...
- Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (18 Apr 2023)
Eileen Flynn: I second the amendment.
- Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (18 Apr 2023)
Eileen Flynn: I second the amendment.
- Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (18 Apr 2023)
Eileen Flynn: I second the amendment.
- Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (18 Apr 2023)
Eileen Flynn: I second the amendment.
- Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (18 Apr 2023)
Eileen Flynn: I second the amendment.
- Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (18 Apr 2023)
Eileen Flynn: I second the amendment.
- Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (18 Apr 2023)
Eileen Flynn: I second the amendment.
- Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (18 Apr 2023)
Eileen Flynn: I second the amendment.
- Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (18 Apr 2023)
Eileen Flynn: I second the amendment.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2023)
Eileen Flynn: I move Amendment No. 8. In page 10, line 33, after “13” to insert “of whom one shall be nominated for appointment by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission”.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2023)
Eileen Flynn: Under the original head of Bill proposed by the Minister of State's Department, a nominee from the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission was included in the membership layout. The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission understood that having it as the nomination body for one of the lay positions was a guaranteed in-build of human rights and equality expertise within the layout of...
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2023)
Eileen Flynn: This is a little like our political system. We need the people in our courts to look like us and to be from our communities as well. I understand that having IHREC would play a role in that too. Where is the black judge in Irish society? Where is the judge who is a member of the Traveller community? We know many people within our community have gone on and practised law and have been...