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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Habilitation and Rehabilitation – UNCRPD Article 26: Discussion (2 Oct 2024)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Ms Cotter. Does Mr. Schäler want to comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Habilitation and Rehabilitation – UNCRPD Article 26: Discussion (2 Oct 2024)

Michael Moynihan: Yes. Absolutely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Habilitation and Rehabilitation – UNCRPD Article 26: Discussion (2 Oct 2024)

Michael Moynihan: Apologies have been received from Senators O'Loughlin, Seery Kearney and Clonan. The purpose of today's meeting is to discuss the UNCRPD Article 26 on habilitation and rehabilitation. On behalf of the committee I welcome representatives of the Neurological Alliance of Ireland, NAI, and Multiple Sclerosis Ireland, MS Ireland, Ms Magdalen Rogers, executive director of NAI, and Alison Cotter,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Habilitation and Rehabilitation – UNCRPD Article 26: Discussion (2 Oct 2024)

Michael Moynihan: Thank you very much, Mr. Grogan. It is not easy for people to come before the committee to tell their personal stories, but it is hugely important both for our committee and the Government to hear the stories and the challenges being met daily by families. I appreciate you giving your personal story today. It takes bravery and guts to do it, but it is also for the greater good. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Habilitation and Rehabilitation – UNCRPD Article 26: Discussion (2 Oct 2024)

Michael Moynihan: We will start with Ms Cotter followed by anyone else who wants to make a comment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Habilitation and Rehabilitation – UNCRPD Article 26: Discussion (2 Oct 2024)

Seán Canney: First, I welcome everybody in the Gallery. It is great to see people in here listening to what is going on. I would like to say to the participants here that it is not easy. I feel the frustration that is building up but I also feel the energy they have to do something that needs to be done. On the overall strategy on neurology services, Galway is a black hole. That needs to be fixed....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Habilitation and Rehabilitation – UNCRPD Article 26: Discussion (2 Oct 2024)

Michael Moynihan: Thank God.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Habilitation and Rehabilitation – UNCRPD Article 26: Discussion (2 Oct 2024)

Michael Moynihan: Mr. Schäler might comment first and then I will call Ms Rogers or Ms Cotter.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Habilitation and Rehabilitation – UNCRPD Article 26: Discussion (2 Oct 2024)

Michael Moynihan: Did Deputy Coveney indicate that he wants to come in with a supplementary question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Habilitation and Rehabilitation – UNCRPD Article 26: Discussion (2 Oct 2024)

Michael Moynihan: Do the witnesses wish to comment or perhaps come back to the committee with a specific ask in writing?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Habilitation and Rehabilitation – UNCRPD Article 26: Discussion (2 Oct 2024)

Seán Canney: What is on the ongoing cost for An Saol? Is it looking for a commitment of €800,000 per annum?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Habilitation and Rehabilitation – UNCRPD Article 26: Discussion (2 Oct 2024)

Michael Moynihan: I sincerely thank the witnesses for their presentations, particularly Reinhard and Joe for their personal testimony. It is a difficult thing to talk publicly about your own family but it is greatly appreciated that they have the courage to do that in trying to inform public thinking and get the best possible, not just for their families but for everybody affected by acquired brain injury. I...

Financial Resolutions 2024 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am pleased to share details of my Department’s budget for 2025 as Minister of State with responsibility for special education and inclusion. As Deputies are aware, ensuring that children with additional needs receive an appropriate education with the supports they require is a priority for this Government. Since being appointed to this role last April, I have visited almost 30...

Financial Resolutions 2024 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Deputy Clarke will be sharing time with Deputy Daly.

Financial Resolutions 2024 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

Sorca Clarke: From speaking with principals and school leaders, to say they are disappointed would be one of the greatest understatements. It is a sentiment also expressed by representative groups and parents. I note that the Minister, Deputy Foley, has left the Chamber. That Minister was told, heard and ignored what was being outlined in detail by school leaders. A few months ago, principals from...

Financial Resolutions 2024 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

David Cullinane: It is scandalous.

Financial Resolutions 2024 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

Mark Ward: In 2020 we had a scandalous 9,689 children on waiting lists for primary care psychology. Fast forward to 2024 and we now have whopping 18,368 children waiting. This is the Minister's legacy. It is a legacy of heartbreak and children being denied every opportunity to reach their full potential. Sinn Féin has a plan to resolve this. We have an action plan for mental health. We have...

Financial Resolutions 2024 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

David Cullinane: Hear, hear.

Financial Resolutions 2024 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

Gino Kenny: This budget is certainly not about the lack of money. There is a lot of money washing around at present. The level of surplus in the financial coffers of the State is probably unprecedented. It probably even got better for the Government when €13.8 billion landed on its table, even though the Government spent €10 million trying not to get it. It is a very good day for the...

Financial Resolutions 2024 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Next is the Minister, Deputy Foley, who is sharing time with the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton.