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Seanad: Citizens Assembly on Drugs Use: Motion (23 Feb 2023)

Eileen Flynn: I move amendment No. 12: In the fifth bullet point, after “local” to insert “research and”.

Seanad: Citizens Assembly on Drugs Use: Motion (23 Feb 2023)

Eileen Flynn: I move amendment No. 13: To delete the seventh bullet point and substitute the following: “- international best practice and practical case studies in relation to regulation of supply of drugs, and the impact of relevant legislative, policy and operational responses; - international best practice and practical case studies in relation to increasing resilience, health and...

Seanad: Citizens Assembly on Drugs Use: Motion (23 Feb 2023)

Eileen Flynn: I move amendment No. 14: To delete the final bullet point under “notes that” and substitute the following: “- make payment to the members of the Citizens' Assembly and members of the Expert Advisory Group of a fair stipend commensurate with the time and energy dedicated by members of the Assembly and provide for an additional payment to fairly compensate those who...

Seanad: Accommodation for International Protection Applicants: Statements (22 Feb 2023)

Eileen Flynn: I thank the Minister for coming to the House today as we mark Ash Wednesday. My mother – Lord have mercy on her – used to ask why people who wear the sign of the cross on their foreheads would do so if they were just going to be going around hypocritically. That stands with me today, for one reason or another.

Seanad: Accommodation for International Protection Applicants: Statements (22 Feb 2023)

Eileen Flynn: As everyone is aware, I am a member of the Traveller community. I know exactly what it is like to be hated within Irish society. On social media, we see the burning of Traveller houses. We have seen it in counties Donegal and Galway for many years. There is no legislation in place that will protect vulnerable groups. What we should do first is prioritise positive policies and legislation...

Seanad: Accommodation for International Protection Applicants: Statements (22 Feb 2023)

Eileen Flynn: There are people in Tallaght who should not have to face discrimination and who were born and reared in this State but who are black. It is divide and conquer, but divide and conquer does not work for everybody. This is part of the Government's plan: that it is okay to divide, because once people are divided then the Government does not have to do its work.

Seanad: Accommodation for International Protection Applicants: Statements (22 Feb 2023)

Eileen Flynn: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Accommodation for International Protection Applicants: Statements (22 Feb 2023)

Eileen Flynn: That makes the case stronger as well.

Seanad: Report on Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland's Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Motion (22 Feb 2023)

Eileen Flynn: Next is Senator Dolan. Senators may have eight minutes apiece if they wish. I am a great Chairperson.

Seanad: Report on Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland's Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Motion (22 Feb 2023)

Eileen Flynn: Senator Casey should be allowed to speak without interruption.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Traveller Community (21 Feb 2023)

Eileen Flynn: I thank the Minister of State for being here. I am standing here again today to raise an important issue around the energy relief that was promised to us all. As we know, the electricity costs emergency benefits scheme that was first promised to us all last year was for the sum of €200 in 2022. This has been extended to €600 over 2022 and early this year. However, many...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Traveller Community (21 Feb 2023)

Eileen Flynn: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. When this scheme was first rolled out, it did not include Traveller accommodation. That will have to be looked at going forward for other schemes. I welcome the fact that the Minister of State and the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Deputy Eamon Ryan, are committed to dealing with this issue. To the best of my...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Traveller Community (21 Feb 2023)

Eileen Flynn: It is National Traveller MABS that is doing all this work with the Traveller community.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Feb 2023)

Eileen Flynn: I welcome the Mica Action Group from Donegal to Leinster House. They will be in the audiovisual room at 4 p.m. All are welcome. The event will be hosted by Deputy Pringle and it will be an opportunity to hear the voices of the campaigners who deserve and should get 100% redress. Tomorrow at 11 a.m. a south Dublin mental health report will be launched about Travellers. Over the last two...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2023)

Eileen Flynn: I am raring to go. I hoped I would be next. We talked about ethnic identifiers. I do not mean to sound disrespectful but, sometimes, people want to identity their disability and have it on record how they are being treated within the service. Many a time, people from ethnic minority groups, including members of the Traveller community and black people, believe it is important to have an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2023)

Eileen Flynn: I have so many questions, even about children in care. People who are caring for them do not get the carer's allowance. I have many burning questions. I am overwhelmed even by what is in front of me.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2023)

Eileen Flynn: Does Mr. Hession not think somebody's identity is necessary?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2023)

Eileen Flynn: Sorry, I think this is very important and is something the Department could look at because it would break down a lot. I worked in NGOs for many a year. Organisations have requested the identifier from members. It is something the Department could look at going forward. It breaks down how many people within the services are from minority groups so it is beneficial to the Department and to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2023)

Eileen Flynn: Will Mr. Hession send me a link?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2023)

Eileen Flynn: It was around children in care. How come some are able to receive carer's allowance?