Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth meet for Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals in matters relating to the protection of adults & the Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017

The meeting will be conducted in 2 sections:

Session one – 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm (approx.)

Decision of EU COM (23)280 Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of measures and cooperation in matters relating to the protection of adults.

Pre-Committee stage detailed scrutiny of the Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017 [PMB] – [Sponsor Seán Canney T.D.]

Seán Canney T.D. Sponsor of the Bill

Denis Naughten T.D., and

Representing the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth are:

Mr Niall Brunell, Principal Officer Disability Equality Policy,

Mr Donie O’Shea, Policy Advisor,

Mr Jason Doran, Assistant Principal, Disability Children’s Services,

Ms Clare Gray, Assistant Principal, Disability Equality Policy,

Mr Bernard O’Regan, Head of Operations, HSE Disability Services

Dr. Rosie Gowran, Clinical Lead, National Clinical Programme for People with Disability, HSE.

Session two – 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm (approx.)

Pre-Committee stage detailed scrutiny of the Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017 [PMB] - Sponsor Seán Canney T.D. (resumed)

Seán Canney T.D. Sponsor of the Bill,

Denis Naughten T.D.

Mr Adam Harris, Chief Executive Officer, AsIam, and Mr Carl Morris, Policy Officer,

Mr Stephen Douthart, Chief Executive Officer, Dr Fiona McCaffrey, Head of Research and Development and Mrs Jill McCanney, Head of Learning Support and Assessment, Middletown Centre for Autism

Mx Nem Kearns, Co-founder, Neuro Pride Ireland, (remotely)

Speaking ahead of the meeting, Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Kathleen Funchion TD said “The Committee looks forward to the opportunity presented with today’s meeting to scrutinise the Bill. Our Committee has continued to highlight the challenges facing Autistic people.

The Committee is aware of the need to see implementation across the range of actions including financial supports, inclusion and consultation when designing services which affect people with Autism and disabilities and we will look for first-hand experiences from the stakeholders attending tomorrow.”

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You can view the meeting in Committee Room 4 on Oireachtas TV