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Seanad: Housing: Statements (29 Mar 2023)

Eileen Flynn: My mother used to say - Senator Black said it is a real Dublin thing - that self-praise is no praise. I had a question for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, if he was here. Did he ever go into a hotel where there was a mother and five or six of her children living in one space? Did he ever go in and meet the people on the ground who are living...

Seanad: Housing: Statements (29 Mar 2023)

Eileen Flynn: We have to say that. What this Government has done, which is sad, has been to divide and conquer on the streets among poor people who are homeless, including mothers. Yet the Government could not extend the ban. I am not in government and I might come across as a bit of an eejit but by God if I was in government I would be the first to say that we need to give ourselves room to be able to...

Seanad: Housing: Statements (29 Mar 2023)

Eileen Flynn: There are 11,000 people who are homeless.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Mar 2023)

Eileen Flynn: I wish to raise the issue of online abuse to Members of both Houses. We still have not had a discussion about this. There is no solution for protecting Members and protecting people in general from online abuse and from hatred and discrimination. Senator Ruane and I had a conversation about six months ago. In this House and the Lower House Members can talk about and insult people and be...

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Eileen Flynn: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Eileen Flynn: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Eileen Flynn: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Eileen Flynn: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Eileen Flynn: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Eileen Flynn: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Eileen Flynn: I second the amendment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Eileen Flynn: How much would it cost, per person, to get diagnosed privately?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Eileen Flynn: I thank the witnesses for coming before the committee today. It is interesting to speak about universal design around access for people who are autistic. Much of the time we just think about the bricks, the mortar and the buildings, but one of my friends, Michael O'Flanagan, always says it is much more than just bricks and mortar. That is important to remember when we speak about universal...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Eileen Flynn: If, for example, a university has five students who are autistic, does it get funding to support those people?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Eileen Flynn: I know that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Eileen Flynn: I thank Ms Tonge.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Mar 2023)

Eileen Flynn: My proposal is very simple. I have just come from the Joint Committee on Disability Matters. I live in rural Ireland, in Ardara in County Donegal. We have a lovely playground. It has been well invested in and the council has done a good job with it. Unfortunately, there is no play space or even a swing for disabled children or children who are autistic. It is a conversation we all need...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Inadequate Personal Assistance Supports: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Eileen Flynn: I was once where Ms Gaynor and Mr. Kenny are now, that is, campaigning, lobbying, begging and pleading for basic human rights. As a member of the Traveller community, I know how exhausting it can be sitting around these tables and not feeling heard. Ms Gaynor said that she is sick and tired of what has been happening. Last May I attended the Independent Living Movement's #PASNOW...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Inadequate Personal Assistance Supports: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Eileen Flynn: I am not stopping Mr. Walshe from talking but I wish to give an example. In Ardara, County Donegal - we are talking about services in general in rural Ireland as well - trying to get a swing in the local park for children with autism or children with disabilities is a challenge. It is a challenge to even get the local authorities to make it possible, for play time for children. It is as...