Results 61-80 of 120 for long speaker:Micheál Carrigy

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy in Education: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Oct 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: ...of witnesses physically present or who give evidence from within the parliamentary precincts is protected, pursuant to the Constitution and statute, by absolute privilege. They are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable or...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy in Education: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Oct 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: ...of witnesses physically present or who give evidence from within the parliamentary precincts is protected, pursuant to the Constitution and statute, by absolute privilege. They are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable or...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Disability Matters
Accessibility in the Built Environment, Information and Communication: Discussion (29 Sep 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: ...put funding in place to make sure that every town in the country is an autism- and disability-friendly town. That is a minimum. I have a couple of points and questions. I apologise if I am going on too long. Mr. Kenny mentioned EVs. I am a father of young children and the sound of EVs and, in particular, not being able to hear them, is an issue. I ask for a comment on that. On the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Autism
Accessibility in the Built Environment, Information and Communication: Discussion (29 Sep 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: ...put funding in place to make sure that every town in the country is an autism- and disability-friendly town. That is a minimum. I have a couple of points and questions. I apologise if I am going on too long. Mr. Kenny mentioned EVs. I am a father of young children and the sound of EVs and, in particular, not being able to hear them, is an issue. I ask for a comment on that. On the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Sep 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: ...filled and why adequate staffing levels are not in place. The number of staff required and the need is well known. A manager of a company presiding over such a situation would have been sacked long ago. Somebody needs to be held accountable for this and it needs to change. Children are suffering and it is not acceptable in 2022. We need a discussion on the disability network teams...

Seanad: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Sep 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I thank the Acting Chairperson. The Minister is very welcome. I will be brief. I concur with Senator Craughwell's comments. I served on a local authority for a long number of years and know that there is a wealth of experience among local authority members. They are the people who are on the ground every day of the week. They can feed into this in terms of providing an insight into the...

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

Micheál Carrigy: ...evidence of witnesses physically present or who give evidence from within the parliamentary precincts is protected, pursuant to the Constitution and statute, by absolute privilege. They are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Governance and Related Issues in Cycling Ireland: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: ...made if this is to be progressed. I am very confident that the members would accept the report on that basis, but there is absolutely no confidence there at present. Mr. McDermott said there were long-standing issues that went on for many years and that have been left to fester and to build up. They were not dealt with until this committee started engaging with them. It was only then...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Educational Disadvantage (12 Jul 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I thank the Cathaoirleach. The Minister of State, Deputy English, is very welcome. I wish to raise today the issue of the lack of home school community liaison co-ordinators in County Longford, and in particular, in the various towns in that county. The scheme was set up to improve the educational outcomes of children through supporting both their parents and their guardians. I will give...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Educational Disadvantage (12 Jul 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: ...the absenteeism rate is at a high level and aim the resources there. That is what needs to happen. As I said, we have a particular difficulty with regard to getting kids into school. In the long run, it will cost us an awful lot more money. The Minister of State made a point about future budgetary allocations. If we do not deal with this now, we will be spending money in other areas,...

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

Micheál Carrigy: ...physically present or who give evidence from within the parliamentary precincts is protected, pursuant to both the Constitution and statute, by absolute privilege. They are again reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in any such way as to make him, her or it identifiable, or otherwise...

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

Micheál Carrigy: ...that there as was nothing wrong with the association. The report has 64 recommendations, none of which refer to the people who are in charge of the sport who have been in the public domain for a long number of years. If we are to move on with the sport and with the IABA, we need to do it by removing those who are in charge of the association. We saw 30 volunteers suspended last year in...

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

Micheál Carrigy: ...-based provision and looking for four or five families to come together for it. The children for whom we set up the July provision a number of years ago are not getting it now. Summer is a long period of time. I agree with Deputy Harkin about the possibility of using ECCE staff. They are qualified, some with a master's in education, but are not eligible to take part in it. I would...

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

Micheál Carrigy: ...present or witnesses who give evidence from within the parliamentary precincts is protected, pursuant to both the Constitution and statute, by absolute privilege. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable, or otherwise engage...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Education: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: .... The evidence of witnesses physically present or who give evidence from within the parliamentary precincts is protected, pursuant to the Constitution and statute, by absolute privilege. They are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it...

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

Micheál Carrigy: ..., which is located in another county. The Minister needs to come to the House on this issue. If we do not get the necessary intervention in education and get kids to school, we will pay in the long run. I ask that the Minister be requested to come to the House to discuss this matter which is affecting schools across the country. There is a particular issue in my county because there is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Jun 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: It is an honour for me to welcome a number of neighbours of mine from home here who are members of the Killoe Men's Shed in County Longford. I pay tribute to them for the work they did through the Covid-19 pandemic period, and I take this opportunity to express my thanks to them. It was a difficult time for everybody but the Killoe Men's Shed and men's sheds throughout the country did...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jun 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: .... Something needs to be inserted into consumer legislation to ensure this is not allowed because a significant number of businesses have been left facing significant costs after signing up for long contracts and not getting what it says on the tin. My second point relates to petrol forecourts throughout the country. People might not be aware of this but Revenue has taken over the...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: .... I compliment the Minister and her officials on the time they have spent on the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill. We have still only passed Committee Stage in the Seanad. There is a long way to go yet with Report Stage. I thank the Minister for the time she has given to it. It has been a significant amount of time. I think it is the most time spent on any Bill during my...