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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (12 Jul 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I thank Mr. Harris for his comments. He is an excellent advocate. He has been very thought-provoking. He has set us a challenge and as a committee we are willing to take it up. Does he have any final comments before we conclude the meeting?

Seanad: Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Second Stage (11 Jul 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I welcome the Minister of State. I echo the compliments to her on the work she has done in this area. She has done a huge amount of work and even the fact we are here to take this legislation today is groundbreaking for special education. When we met the Minister of State last week in the Joint Committee on Autism, one of the major focuses of attention was this legislation, and those of...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (11 Jul 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I concur with the comments of Senators Higgins and Malcolm Byrne. As was emphasised by the Oireachtas joint committee, it is extremely important that there be an online safety commissioner. I thank the Minister for taking that on board and bringing a proposal for such a position here today. I concur with those who have thanked the staff in the Department. Every phone call any of us made...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (11 Jul 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I thank the Minister for accepting the proposals we put forward on the sporting organisations. It stemmed from a thought-provoking congress when Larry McCarthy, the president of the GAA, put it forward that sporting organisations needed to get on board in this regard. I believe that in the past month, the GAA has engaged with Google. The Minister of State, Deputy Chambers, was recently in...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (11 Jul 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I welcome what Senators Malcolm Byrne and Cassells have put forward and compliment them on it. It is very important and I thank the Minister for indicating she will accept it. As Senator Malcolm Byrne said, in our discussions at committee level, we find ourselves more informed through discussing issues with that younger generation. They are miles ahead of us in regard to technology and...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (11 Jul 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I move amendment No. 102: In page 82, between lines 12 and 13, to insert the following: “(e) that service providers introduce robust measures to ensure a minimum age verification of account holders of 15 years old.”.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (11 Jul 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I will speak to amendment No. 102. I also spoke to it when we spoke on the section in the previous debate. This amendment seeks to ensure that service providers will introduce robust measures to ensure a minimum age verification of account holders of 15 years of age. We met with various companies during the pre-legislative scrutiny and so on. The companies have varying minimum age...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (11 Jul 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I also speak as a parent whose eldest child is ten and as someone who is very fearful about what children are able to do. It is extremely important, which is why I wanted to put this down again to ensure this is implemented as soon as possible. Based on what the Minister has said, I will withdraw amendment No. 102.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Jul 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I concur with the comments that have been made. As Senator Cassells said, this is probably the most important legislation this Dáil and Seanad will pass. It will have a significant impact on various parts of our society and will protect our children. I speak as a parent of three children under ten years old. That is all ahead of me. It is important that we put in stringent...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Jul 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I apologise. I do not know why I thought the Minister of State, Deputy Chambers, was here for one.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Jul 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I just want to make the point that the Minister committed to ensuring that every single amendment put forward by any Member was debated, discussed and talked about. That does not happen with all legislation. I thank the Minister for that.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Jul 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: As I said, everyone had an opportunity. It is very important legislation. I also thank Deputy Niamh Smyth, chairperson of the committee. I forget the number of organisations we met within the course of pre-legislative scrutiny. The committee, with the full support of Deputy Niamh Smyth, felt that every organisation that wanted to meet with it should have the opportunity to do so. That...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Jul 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: The Acting Chairperson is rushing me off.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Jul 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I support the comments of my colleague, Senator Dolan. I concur with comments made with regard to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. I was unable to make its briefing today but I met representatives of the association with the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, some weeks ago in Longford. I praise the work the organisation does. Any financial support it gets is most welcome and makes a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Jul 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I have a couple of issues following on from yesterday's second meeting of the Joint Committee on Autism. We met with the Minister of State at the Department of Education, Deputy Madigan, the Irish National Teachers Organisation and the Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland. One common theme that has come up over the past couple of meetings in particular is the issue of the summer...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy in Education: Discussion (5 Jul 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I welcome everyone to the second public session of the committee. I have received apologies from Senator Mark Wall, who has been ill for the last couple of weeks. We wish him well. Before we begin, I will read some formal notices, starting with the Covid-19 code of conduct. The Ceann Comhairle, Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl, and the Cathaoirleach, Senator Mark Daly, published a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy in Education: Discussion (5 Jul 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: Please let the Minister of State answer the question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy in Education: Discussion (5 Jul 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I know. I thank the Minister of State. Maybe members could give the Minister of State time within their time to make the answers. Otherwise we are going to run completely over time, and we do not want that to happen. Deputy Tully is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy in Education: Discussion (5 Jul 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: We might set the clock at two minutes for members from now on. I apologise for this, but not every member will get to contribute otherwise.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy in Education: Discussion (5 Jul 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I had better keep within the time limit after reminding everybody else to do so. I fully welcome the legislation passed this week. It is extremely important and will benefit thousands of children throughout the country. We will see children being educated in their own communities with their siblings. This is extremely important. I know the Minister of State is passionate about special...