Seanad debates

Wednesday, 17 May 2023

Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters

Legislative Measures

10:30 am

Photo of Micheál CarrigyMicheál Carrigy (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

-----who is a young lad who is non-communicative. He is now in university in Atlantic Technical University, ATU, using the rapid prompting method, RPM, which some people have concerns about. Yet, it is a method of communication. Any method of communication that works should be used and supported.

I ask that we look at these Acts and at whether gardaí are trained in interviewing non-verbal kids and at whether they are aware of these other various communication methods. It is all about protecting the kids.

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