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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (31 Jan 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: An issue here too that we have no set template for our primary schools. A lot of it depends on the principal and the decisions he or she makes, instead of there being a template across all schools.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (31 Jan 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I often see green and blue flags when I go by schools; there could be an inclusive flag for schools. A template could be set out for schools here too.

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

Micheál Carrigy: I support Senator Currie's comments. A significant number of people still have not received their payment and it just needs to be dealt with, to be quite honest. I wish to raise a number of issues this morning. We need to review the temporary business energy support, TBES, scheme. The Government set aside €1 billion to help companies with increased energy costs but it is my...

Seanad: Protection of Private Residences (Against Targeted Picketing) Bill 2021: Second Stage (26 Jan 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I welcome and support the Bill. To follow Senator Hoey, we need to look at how people's private home addresses are put on ballot papers. We are all only after filling out our Standards in Public Office Commission, SIPO, forms over the last few days and our home addresses are on those forms too. That this information is there for the public to know is unacceptable for those who put...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jan 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: As this is my first time to speak, I wish the Cathaoirleach well in his role. I also congratulate the Leader. I welcome the students from Ardscoil Phádraig in Granard. It is in my own local area and there are a number of students from my own local village. I see a number of students that I met at the young scientist exhibition last week in the RDS. I see Jack in the back row. I...

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (24 Jan 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: The Minister is welcome.I want to echo her comments about what has been a great day for the film industry here in Ireland when we see the nominations. I see that Paul Mescal has been nominated for a best actor award. One of his first films, “Drifting”, was filmed by two young lads from Granard in County Longford, Robert Higgins and Patrick McGivney from Harp Media. Their...

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (24 Jan 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: Next Tuesday.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jan 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: As it is our first public meeting of 2023, I take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy new year. No apologies have been received. Before we start, I will read some formal notices and the Covid-19 code of conduct. All of those present in the committee room are asked to exercise personal responsibility to protect themselves and others from the risk of contracting Covid-19. With regard...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jan 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I thank Dr. Roddy and Ms. McDonagh for two very comprehensive statements. I am sure they will stimulate a significant number of questions from committee members.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jan 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I might call Ms McDonagh first, and then Dr. Áine Roddy, to reply.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jan 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I thank Dr. Roddy very much.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jan 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: We might try to tighten things up a bit as regards questions or we will not get all the members in. We will start with Ms McDonagh this time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jan 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: The Deputy could get another question in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jan 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: On the summer programme, I mentioned earlier that our committee launched a report before Christmas that recommended some of things Ms McDonagh has mentioned. We read out the date on which it is to be debated. It will be debated in the Dáil in the first week of February and it will also be discussed in the Seanad. There is a lot of work going on behind the scenes to make changes. We...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jan 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I apologise. I am not psychic.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jan 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: Does Dr Roddy want to comment on the strategy?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jan 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I indicated that I would take a break for a few minutes and I will do so now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jan 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I thank the Deputy. I call Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jan 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: Ms McDonagh might go first.