Results 821-840 of 1,493 for speaker:Eileen Flynn
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)
Eileen Flynn: I constantly see blatant discrimination within our mental health services against young people in the Traveller community. No matter who or what we are, everything can be done better, including in our mental health services, but this is pure discrimination. There could be a 17-year-old young man who is autistic but also has mental health problems and suicidal ideas in his head and who needs...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)
Eileen Flynn: Mr. Harris said something that struck me. If a person with autism attended an accident and emergency department with a broken arm, he or she could get it plastered just like any other patient, but it is not the same with mental health services. Instead of arguing with the witnesses and just giving them my opinion as a public representative, the evidence I have shows that what is happening...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)
Eileen Flynn: I am aware.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)
Eileen Flynn: It is important that we have representation.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)
Eileen Flynn: I am the same. That is why I came to this committee. I am not here saying I do not want CAMHS. Yet, when I see discrimination it is important that it is called out and challenged. I just wanted to be clear that CAMHS does work for a lot of young people. It is a vital service within the communities for many young people.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Education Needs of Visually Impaired Students: Discussion (23 May 2023)
Eileen Flynn: Sorry - I was at the Committee on Autism meeting. I am also a member of the disability committee. For me, this is about the importance of having everybody participate in society and have equal access to education. This committee got to visit Ballyfermot College of Further Education a few weeks ago. I myself went to Ballyfermot College. I have not seen since or before then its level of...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Education Needs of Visually Impaired Students: Discussion (23 May 2023)
Eileen Flynn: Our recommendations will hopefully reflect what has been said in today's committee meeting, given it is so important.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Disability Inclusive Social Protection: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2023)
Eileen Flynn: I do not have many questions. I have one question from listening to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Honest to god I have to say I believe, looking in from the outside and working with organisations like the Independent Living Movement, that we are continuing to fail people with disabilities in this country. I know that it is not the fault of workers and people in...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Disability Inclusive Social Protection: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2023)
Eileen Flynn: From talking to people with disabilities, many people do not look at their disability as a label. I just want to make Ms Kennedy aware of that as well.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 May 2023)
Eileen Flynn: I will not take long as I have only one question of the Department of Justice. Where is the Department? Where is its statement on what took place on Sunday on the streets of Dublin when homeless refugees' tents were burned? This used to happen years ago to members of my community. Back then, I never saw Fine Gael or Fianna Fáil come out and support the community. I know the...
- 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.