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

Micheál Carrigy: I was looking for something more specifically relating to autism, which Deputy Ó Murchú initially asked about, and the link between kids sleeping at night time, hyperactivity and their not being up at night. Did that form any part of the research or will it form part of the research going forward?

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

Micheál Carrigy: The witnesses mentioned the Department of Education. Is the Government listening and engaging with what the witnesses have learned as it should be? Should it be doing more? Regarding the app, what timeline are we talking about? Where do the witnesses see this? I can see benefits for students going into third-level education. I know some schools and third-level institutions have brought...

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

Micheál Carrigy: Could Dr. Seoighe tell us if Government is engaging?

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

Micheál Carrigy: I thank Dr. Healy, Dr. Seoighe and Dr. Lopez for coming here today. It has been extremely beneficial to hear their views and the work that is in progress. I can see what the benefit of that would be for my son and Deputy Ó Murchú spoke about it with regard to his son. I wish the witnesses well in that research. It is important that they keep knocking on the door of the...

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

Micheál Carrigy: I welcome our witnesses. For their information, I will explain some limitations to parliamentary privilege and the practice of the Houses of the Oireachtas as regards references they may make to other persons in their evidence. The evidence of witnesses physically present or who give evidence from within the parliamentary precincts is protected, pursuant to the Constitution and statute, by...

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

Micheál Carrigy: I have a few comments and questions. A couple of key phrases keep coming up. They are “best practice” and “the model is working”. Looking it at from the outside, we, as a State, are not utilising what is seen not just nationally, but internationally, as good and best practice. That needs to change. Over a period, 7,000 parents are getting training, yet there...

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

Micheál Carrigy: They could fly that flag outside the school to say, "We are an inclusive school".

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

Micheál Carrigy: I thank everyone very much. I particularly thank Ms Steen, Mr. Lennon, Ms McCanney and Dr. Cafferty for coming down from Northern Ireland. On behalf of the committee, I once again thank them for their hospitality when we visited the centre late last year. I welcome the centre's board discussing my question in regard to recommendations. We would more than welcome any such recommendations....

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

Micheál Carrigy: Only one teacher training institution in the State is utilising or benefiting from the centre's knowledge, Mary Immaculate College. Is there a reason other teacher training colleges are not accessing that same support?

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.