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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Services and Supports Provided by the State for Autistic People: Discussion (2 Mar 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I welcome everyone here today. I thank the Leader of the Seanad, Senator Chambers, and the Cathaoirleach of the Seanad, Senator Buttimer, in particular for allowing us to hold our meeting in this House. As the Cathaoirleach of the Seanad said, it is unusual but it is apt in the context of the work we are doing. Our guests, as parents and advocates, have the opportunity to come into a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Services and Supports Provided by the State for Autistic People: Discussion (2 Mar 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: ...House of our Parliament here in Leinster House. I warmly welcome all the self-advocates and representatives from various parents' organisations. I thank the Cathaoirleach of the Seanad, Deputy Buttimer, and the Leader of the Seanad, Senator Chambers, for arranging business today such as to allow this meeting to take place. This committee is due to report on 1 June and make...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: On behalf of myself and the members of Fine Gael in County Longford, and my fellow councillor colleagues on Longford County Council, I congratulate Senator Buttimer on attaining the position of Cathaoirleach. His appointment is more than well deserved. The first time I met Senator Buttimer was probably the 2011 Seanad election. I recall that we had a deep discussion and realised that we...

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

Micheál Carrigy: I concur with the comments of Senator Buttimer with regard to international surrogacy recommendtions which have been accepted by Government. Great praise has to go to our colleague, Senator Mary Seery Kearney. We would not be where we are today without the work that she has put in over the past 24 months. I want to say well done to her for her work on that. This morning, significant...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future Business Model Plans and Long-term Vision for the Media Sector: Discussion (24 Nov 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I welcome everyone here. I have engaged with some of them over the past 12 months while myself and my party colleagues, Deputies Cannon and Bruton and Senator Buttimer, put together our submission to the commission on behalf of Fine Gael. The VAT reduction is very welcome and was supported by all parties and none. I would support the reduction, if not the abolition, of the levy. The...

Seanad: School Transport: Statements (26 Oct 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: ...route and bring an additional six kids, but that will not or cannot be changed. These are the little issues that could be resolved if we had points of contact, and they need to be looked at. As Senator Buttimer noted, on every route in the country, there are families who have been allocated tickets and have probably never used the seat so far this term. We need to consider some sort of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Oct 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: ...where there is no talk of the VAT rate being extended. The final answer on that has yet to be fully decided. We need a conversation about it and to ensure we maintain our industry. As Senator Buttimer said, it is not just hotels, but it is across the whole sector, including cafés. If we look at a number of countries in Europe, they split the VAT rate between restaurants and...

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

Micheál Carrigy: ...for the work they have done. They have made 50 recommendations, 49 of which have been accepted. When I was media spokesperson for Fine Gael, my colleagues, Deputies Bruton and Cannon and Senator Buttimer, worked with me to make a submission to the commission. We met representatives from the industry, including local radio and newspapers in particular, at a regional and local level around...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jun 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I support the comments of Senator Buttimer. Drastic action is needed. I have been appointed by the Government as Chairman of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Autism. We will start our public meetings next week. We will meet with the National Council for Special Education, AsIAm and the Ministers of State, Deputies Madigan and Rabbitte, before the summer recess and we will bring...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Jun 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I concur with the comments made by Senators Buttimer and Ward in particular regarding the Garda and compliment the organisation. I agree with the comments of Senator Buttimer in respect of gardaí on the streets.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 May 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: ...needs in many schools throughout the county.I hope the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Deputy Humphreys, will look favourably on the application. I concur with the comments made by Senator Buttimer and I apologise to him as I was giving someone details while he was speaking. I pay tribute to the Cathaoirleach for inviting Congressman Neal here yesterday. It was a fantastic...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Mar 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I want to offer my sympathies to both Senator Paul Daly and Senator Buttimer on their recent bereavements. I also support the comments of Senator Cassells. One thing about the GAA Congress is that either the uachtarán report or ard stiúrthóir report always makes some thought-provoking proposals. I look forward to working with Senator Cassells and, indeed, the GAA at...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I, too, send my sympathies to Senator Buttimer and his family on their recent bereavement. It is apt that today is Safer Internet Day. I express my disappointment, as a member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media which carried out pre-legislative scrutiny in this area for the best part of 2021, that this is not on the agenda, as it should be at the...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Second Stage (3 Dec 2021)

Micheál Carrigy: ...Dr. Henry say on the radio that two hospitals may have to close due to the system being clogged up, loss of staff, etc. I support the comments that have been made by my two colleagues, Senators Buttimer and Ahearn. Last Wednesday evening in this House, when the Minister for Health was here, I spoke fully in favour of vaccines and a vaccination certificate, and gave the figures. Over the...

Seanad: Covid-19 and the New Measures (Health): Statements (1 Dec 2021)

Micheál Carrigy: ...Covid restrictions and the new measures being introduced. Reading through the list, I saw that the vast majority of our society is open. Quite limited measures have been put in place. As Senator Buttimer said, much hysteria has been driven by certain groups, factions and political parties. They are causing angst in people, which s very regrettable when we are dealing with something as...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Second Stage (28 Sep 2021)

Micheál Carrigy: ...next year already and we need to have routes in place or we will be down significantly for the 2022 season. Dublin Airport is already predicting that it will be down 35% on pre-Covid numbers. Senators Buttimer and McGahon highlighted a lot of these issues with regard to the routes. Connectivity is key to the rebuilding of our tourism industry.

Seanad: Report of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation: Statements (Resumed) (19 Feb 2021)

Micheál Carrigy: ...is a very time-limited, sensitive situation, as the commission is due to be dissolved in a week's time. Once this happens, survivors feel they will get no answers. We must act now. I support Senator Buttimer and other Senators in their call for us to put whatever legislation is needed in place to extend the commission or to put in place a new commission to continue the work that needs...

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (18 Sep 2020)

Micheál Carrigy: ...him well in his role. I wish Senator Warfield well as well. He has a bright future. Senator O'Reilly is an ideal man for the job. I also echo what Senator Murphy said and acknowledge Senator Buttimer.