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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...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Decongregation of Mental Health Settings: Mental Health Commission (8 Dec 2022)

Eileen Flynn: When I was nominated to the Seanad, it was for the people. The questions I have are from the residents of the Owenacurra Centre. My colleague, Senator Frances Black, visited the centre with Deputy Hourigan. The witnesses do not have to answer these questions but I would like them to set out a reason, not for me personally but for the residents who have been failed for the past year and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Decongregation of Mental Health Settings: Mental Health Commission (8 Dec 2022)

Eileen Flynn: But you are the Mental Health Commission.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Decongregation of Mental Health Settings: Mental Health Commission (8 Dec 2022)

Eileen Flynn: If we were to look at reviewing and changing the Act, what should we do? I do not mean to be smart in saying this but we have questions from residents and communities and the Mental Health Commission has few or no powers. It is good we know this. What should change to the Act look like? Perhaps that might be a more relevant question for the Mental Health Commission.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2022: Second Stage (7 Dec 2022)

Eileen Flynn: I support the Bill but, like others, I want to raise some important points. On the supports that are given to families who are struggling, such as the 20% of people who are at the bottom of society, those on low incomes and people who are most impacted by the cost of living, as a community development worker, I have to say that I was always told to empower people and support them. Did the...

Seanad: Childcare Services: Motion [Private Members] (7 Dec 2022)

Eileen Flynn: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, to the House.