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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Employment: Discussion (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: At our previous session we had Fiacre Ryan, a young, non-verbal autistic person. RPM, or the rapid prompting method, is a method of allowing a non-verbal person to communicate and to be in education. With regard to employment and work for someone who is non-verbal, have Specialisterne Ireland or the unions worked with people who are using this method?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Employment: Discussion (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: That was the point of our earlier discussion with Fiacre Ryan. It is a method of allowing non-verbal autistic children to communicate. In a way, it is startling that neither group here today has heard of it, and that is an issue in itself.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Employment: Discussion (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: People need to communicate in the workplace and it is a form of communicating. It is something that needs to be taken on board. As I said, we had an example at our previous meeting, where a young lad had been nominated for the An Post book of the year award and had a book published from that. It is a societal thing that people are not aware of it enough and it is something we wanted to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Employment: Discussion (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: Does Deputy Carroll MacNeill have other questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Employment: Discussion (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I have some questions of my own. I ask for further information on the passport scheme, which is very interesting and all of the members feel that is definitely a way forward. I know the bus scheme was a fantastic initiative and it just needs to be widened and expanded. I mentioned the awareness scheme, which I believe could be taken on nationally. It is for ICTU and other organisations to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Employment: Discussion (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: It is nice to get a hands-on example of someone who has done this transition. I will finish up with a couple of quotes from our previous witness, young Fiacre Ryan. It is really what this is all about. He said: Try to see past the autism and realise that we are the same inside as others. [...] Please listen today to the voices of those who have been silenced by our society. It is time...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Employment: Discussion (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: Next on my list is Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Employment: Discussion (13 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: We are running out of time.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Education and Training Provision (7 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: In recent months, the Joint Committee on Autism, of which I am Chairperson, has been meeting with parents' groups from all over the country. A theme that keeps coming up is the lack of therapy services. When we drill down into that issue, we find there are more than 800 posts that are fully funded by the Government across all therapy services, including speech and language, occupational...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Education and Training Provision (7 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I concur with the Senator's comments. This is an issue we have raised with the Minister, Deputy Harris, and we compliment him and the Government for the investment in the third level education. However, I am slightly disappointed with the Minister of State's answer, to be quite honest. We have done expressions of interest in other areas, including dentistry and pharmacy, for the academic...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (7 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I welcome the Brennan family and Deputy Joe Carey and former Deputy Brian Walsh to the Chamber. I got to know Terry after I got elected in 2009, when I would travel to various events throughout the country. He was particularly friendly with what we in Fine Gael in Longford call the three amigos. Unfortunately, all three have passed away since. They were Councillor Gerry Brady, Councillor...

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

Micheál Carrigy: I welcome the Minister. First, it is important to acknowledge the budget and the targeted measures that were put in place by the Minister across all sectors of society, particularly that comprising those who are most vulnerable. The extra supports that were put in place and the widening of the fuel allowances were provided to those who are most vulnerable in society. I compliment the...

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

Micheál Carrigy: I welcome the Minister of State. I would say to Senator Martin that it will probably be 11 p.m. or 11.30 p.m. when I get home tonight, but I will see the kids in the morning, which is why I continue to drive up and down every day. When one has a young family, it can be difficult to be away. My wife is a primary school teacher who works too, so we know the benefit of childcare from the last...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Rising Cost of Tourist Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I apologise for being late. I was dipping in and out of the televised proceedings while at other meetings. I concur with what Senator Cassells said regarding the welcome for the legislation he mentioned. I was in the Seanad last night for the debate on the increased funding that will be coming from the Government to support the tourism industry. It has been recognised that significant...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Rising Cost of Tourist Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I wish to hear from Mr. Ó Lionáin or Mr. Kelly on that point.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Rising Cost of Tourist Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I do not see how it could be complex. If we know the number of beds in a hotel, we set a percentage and that is it. We set the maximum the contract will be and there is always an availability for the conference visitor or tourist-----

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Rising Cost of Tourist Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: Just to come in on that, I think the word crisis was used and that is what we need to look at. I totally concur with Mr. Fenn's comments. I do not think now is the time to put up the VAT rate. I would be very strong on that and I have said it publicly that we need to extend it further. I ask the Department and the Minister to consider it further in the context of where we are at. We...

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (6 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: The Minister is welcome. I also commend and fully support the Bill. Tourism has been one of the major success stories in the country with significant investment being made. It is important that we insulate and nurture it because the figures seem to be going in the right direction but we have to make sure that continues. We have so many things going positively for tourism, but there are...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (6 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I have similar comments to make. I welcome the fact this has been put in place. As Senator Cassells said, this was a strong recommendation from the committee after pre-legislative scrutiny. There was discussion of the matter in the House and, as the Senator said, the Minister committed to coming back and discussing the matter. I am glad to see this has been implemented because it is...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (6 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: Perhaps the Minister will expand on that point. Is the Minister saying the Bill will give the commission the authority to change the situation and allow for party political programmes outside of an electoral period?