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

Eileen Flynn: Deputy Flaherty did a little bit of it as well. He spoke about the summer programme.

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

Eileen Flynn: We did some good work of which we are all proud. There is cross-party support for places in summer programmes. I recommend that people consider the recommendations because they were influenced by mothers of people who are autistic, by autistic people and by carers. Why were Inclusion Ireland and Dr. Roddy not invited to be part of the conversation on the autism strategy? On independent...

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

Eileen Flynn: What about employment after students have gone to college, etc? I am thinking of people within my own community as well and what I know from being an "other". I refer to people who are autistic but have completed education and want to go on to employment. I ask because this issue has not been touched on today. It is important to have education but I want to know what happens after that.

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

Eileen Flynn: Yes, and you may be economically disadvantaged if you are from a poor community. With the additional barrier of being poor, how do you meet the needs of your child who is autistic while also meeting the needs of your family? This is an area of interest. There is a homeless service for pregnant women. I cannot think of its name but I did some work for it before Christmas. The service is...

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

Eileen Flynn: Yes.

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

Eileen Flynn: I work with a person with regard to the disability committee and this committee who is also in the LGBTQI+ community. I understand what Ms Locke-Reilly is saying.

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

Eileen Flynn: It comes back to this. We are all different-----

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

Eileen Flynn: -----and we have the right to be different while having equal value in society. This is what it comes down to. I thank the witnesses for coming before the committee. Some of the recommendations are very interesting.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Dec 2022)

Eileen Flynn: It was remarkable for me to be at yesterday's event as the first serving Member from the Traveller community. I will not be liked for saying this but it is important to speak truth to power. It was a little embarrassing that no minority voices were heard yesterday. That is coming from someone from an ethnic minority group. I flagged this a few times but as my mother would say, "You can...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2022)

Eileen Flynn: I second the recommendation.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2022)

Eileen Flynn: I second the recommendation.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2022)

Eileen Flynn: I second the recommendation.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2022)

Eileen Flynn: I second the recommendation.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (13 Dec 2022)

Eileen Flynn: I second the recommendation.

Seanad: Quality in Public Procurement (Contract Preparation and Award Criteria) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2022)

Eileen Flynn: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Quality in Public Procurement (Contract Preparation and Award Criteria) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2022)

Eileen Flynn: I second the amendment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Assistive Technology: Ms Carmel Ryan and Mr. Fiacre Ryan (13 Dec 2022)

Eileen Flynn: I thank the witnesses for coming into the committee. Being different does not mean that one is worth less to the world. It is important to recognise that everyone is different, is of equal value to the world, and deserves equality of opportunity to be successful in our own right. I was at a graduation at Ballyfermot College of Further Education a few weeks ago. To some of the students,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Assistive Technology: Ms Carmel Ryan and Mr. Fiacre Ryan (13 Dec 2022)

Eileen Flynn: If there is time, can I ask a question about university?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Assistive Technology: Ms Carmel Ryan and Mr. Fiacre Ryan (13 Dec 2022)

Eileen Flynn: That is okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Assistive Technology: Ms Carmel Ryan and Mr. Fiacre Ryan (13 Dec 2022)

Eileen Flynn: I raise the issue of the right to reach one's full potential. On a human rights basis, that should be a given and one should not have to beg for it. I am interested in the fact that Fiacre is in university and in his experience of being in university. I also sit on the education committee and we speak a lot about the technology that is now in place in university and colleges. The...