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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)

Catherine Ardagh: I thank our guests for coming before us today. The committee often hears very negative presentations, but both presentations today showed the benefits of autism assistance dogs and equine therapy. We need to hear more about this and see that more funding goes into both areas. I have read and listened to the witnesses' stories, and I have heard other stories from parents about how having...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Feb 2022)

Catherine Ardagh: ..., we should be rallying behind our colleague, Senator Ruane, championing the issue of a citizens' assembly on drugs. Having listened to Senator Ruane, I am a little mortified to raise the issue of dog litter, but it is the issue I came to the House today to raise. Dog litter is an issue for people. According to a response to a question tabled by Councillor Keith Connolly in 2021, there...

Seanad: Litter Pollution (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (10 May 2017)

Catherine Ardagh: ...to be taken against an individual who causes damage to a person or property where section 22 of the original Litter Pollution Act 1997 is contravened. Section 22 relates to cleaning up after a dog. At first glance, the fines may seem high, but section 58 of the Protection of the Environment Act 2003 increased them dramatically. On-the-spot fines outlined in and permitted by the Act will...

Seanad: Litter Pollution (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (10 May 2017)

Catherine Ardagh: I thank the Minister for coming to the House to address this legislation. I also thank him for taking the time to do so. I am glad that we are ad idemon the nuisance that is dog fouling in the city and the scourge many people face daily on opening their door. Many dog walkers tend to have the same habits. Many people we have met wake up every morning to a little gift at the gate. It does...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2016)

Catherine Ardagh: ...of that constituency has a disability, compared to the national average of 9.3%. Last week, I was contacted by a constituent, who I will not name, who is sleeping on our streets with her guide dog. She has been told by Dublin City Council that it has no suitable accommodation for her. We called Dublin City Council, which referred us to six different disability organisations. They...