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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Sep 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I thank Ms Jones. We will now hear from Ms Margaret Lowndes from Dublin 12 Campaign 4 Autism Inclusion.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Sep 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: Thank you very much. I think Ms Jenkins wanted to come in on the special summer provision.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Sep 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I think it quite ironic that Rainbow Club provided the summer provision without any funding.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Sep 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: Thank you very much.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Sep 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I will come back to that. Sorry. I was just conscious that the three ladies were leaving and I just wanted to speak to them in particular about the issue of the summer provision. I will let them go to their meeting with the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte. I thank them. Funding was mentioned earlier and questions were asked about it. I believe we need to replicate what Ms O'Mahony...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Energy Policy (15 Sep 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I welcome the Minister of State. This Commencement matter concerns the need to reopen Lough Ree power station. That is the issues I wish to discuss. Lough Ree power station in Lanesborough, County Longford, closed nearly two years ago, seven years ahead of what was to be a just transition from brown to green in 2027. The plant has the capacity to generate 100 MW per hour. We are in the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Energy Policy (15 Sep 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: Two words the Minister of State used near the end of his statement were "expected shortfall". He is admitting or stating here what we know will happen, that is, there will be a shortfall in energy. The alternatives we are talking about and a lot of the proposals that are being mentioned are all years down the line. The just transition was due to happen in 2027. We have a situation where...

Seanad: Report of the Future of Media Commission: Statements (15 Sep 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: The Minister is very welcome. I want to relay apologies on behalf of Senator Cassells, who could not be here for unavoidable reasons. I am speaking on behalf of both of us. We were disappointed that we did not have this report prior to our discussions on the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill. However, I thank the Minister and note the time she gave to our discussions on that...

Seanad: Report of the Future of Media Commission: Statements (15 Sep 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: Next Tuesday at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Sep 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I second Senator Ahearn's proposal. The issues we faced over the summer, in August in particular, had to do with school transport. This has been highlighted. The Government made a commitment to provide free transport for the year. We have neglected to provide transport for some and this is not acceptable. From our children at home I am aware of two routes to Moyne Community School and...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of Media Commission Report: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: The Minister is very welcome. I apologise for being late when she gave her introduction. Along with a number of my Fine Gael colleagues, we made a submission to the Future of Media Commission. We met representatives of many of the media organisations, regional newspapers, regional radio stations, etc. There is strong support for media content in Ireland. Page 39 shows the reported levels...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of Media Commission Report: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: Was it? I ask that this perhaps be looked at. It would be positive and would provide content for the regional and local newspapers. I also support the local democracy scheme and the court reporting scheme, which we also looked at. There is a model in the UK whereby they take it out of the licence fee and fund reporters who then supply that information from either the county council...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of Media Commission Report: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I might come back in again later.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of Media Commission Report: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I second that.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of Media Commission Report: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: First, I should preface what I say by declaring that I am a postmaster and I work with An Post. It seems to be the case that the Government is looking at a non-Exchequer funding instead of reforming the collection method. One of the reasons there is a high evasion rate is because you must have a television set. I believe that if every household was liable, there would be a far higher...

Seanad: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: Well said.

Seanad: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I compliment the Minister of State, Deputy Burke, and the Minister, Deputy O'Brien, on the significant work they have done in putting the scheme in place. A significant number of other facilities in the affected counties, such as community centres and sporting clubs, are not covered by the scheme. Could it be brought back to Cabinet that the Department with responsibility for sport or the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jul 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: Hear, hear.