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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health Service Executive: Chairperson Designate (29 May 2024)

Seán Crowe: Apologies have been received from Deputy Cathal Crowe. First, before we get to the main item on today's agenda, are the minutes of the committee meeting of 22 May 2024, which have been circulated to members for consideration, agreed? Agreed. Today, the joint committee will first meet with the chair designate of the Health Service Executive, Mr. Ciarán Devane, in relation to his...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health Service Executive: Chairperson Designate (29 May 2024)

Seán Crowe: The questions will concentrate on the strategic objectives, but Mr. Devane referenced the board being made up of five sub-committees. Will he outline what areas they cover?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health Service Executive: Chairperson Designate (29 May 2024)

Seán Crowe: We are moving away from the strategic priorities of the chair designate.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health Service Executive: Chairperson Designate (29 May 2024)

Seán Crowe: I thank Senator Conway. I call Deputy Shortall.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health Service Executive: Chairperson Designate (29 May 2024)

Seán Crowe: Deputy Hourigan is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health Service Executive: Chairperson Designate (29 May 2024)

Seán Crowe: Mr. Devane mentioned the whole area of capital projects and the priorities of his board. We have had discussion with various groups. People have appeared before the committee with regard to certain projects that were resolved around maybe the lack of beds in a particular area or whatever. One would imagine that there would be common agreement across the system. Whatever way we have our...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health Service Executive: Chairperson Designate (29 May 2024)

Seán Crowe: Deputy Shortall wants to come back in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health Service Executive: Chairperson Designate (29 May 2024)

Seán Crowe: I wish him and his board well in their posts and also into the future. I again thank him for coming in. The meeting now stands suspended. We will resume very shortly with the next group.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Challenges Facing Community-based Cancer Support Services: Discussion (29 May 2024)

Seán Crowe: The committee will now consider the challenges facing community-based cancer support services in the context of the national cancer strategy. I am pleased to welcome from the Alliance of Community Cancer Support Centres and Services, Ms Gemma Fort, manager; Recovery Haven Kerry Cancer Support House in Tralee, Mr. Richard Flaherty, CEO; Cancer Care West in Galway, Mr. Conor O’Leary,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Challenges Facing Community-based Cancer Support Services: Discussion (29 May 2024)

Seán Crowe: I thank Ms Fort. I will now open it up to members who will each have five minutes for questions and answers. If we have time, we can then bring people back in again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health Service Executive: Chairperson Designate (29 May 2024)

Seán Crowe: We will end on that positive note. I really appreciate Mr. Devane coming before the committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Challenges Facing Community-based Cancer Support Services: Discussion (29 May 2024)

Seán Crowe: I thank the witnesses. Senator Hoey wishes to speak.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Challenges Facing Community-based Cancer Support Services: Discussion (29 May 2024)

Seán Crowe: I have a few points. First, the point was made about the importance of the centres themselves and the fact there are only a handful around the country, which highlights the fact we need more of these type of centres. The main point the Alliance of Community Cancer Support Centres made in its presentation this morning is that there is a reliance. The State is relying on charities and on the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Challenges Facing Community-based Cancer Support Services: Discussion (29 May 2024)

Seán Crowe: I thank the witnesses for coming in. On behalf of the committee, I thank them and all their volunteers for the work they carry out day in, day out. I thank them for engaging with the committee on the challenges facing community-based cancer support services in the context of the national cancer strategy. As a committee, we will continue to monitor this matter and we will be doing a report....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Challenges Facing Community-based Cancer Support Services: Discussion (29 May 2024)

Seán Crowe: I thank Ms Fort for ending on that positive note.

Local Authority Housing Maintenance and Repair: Motion [Private Members] (28 May 2024)

Seán Crowe: As previous speakers said, ending the housing crisis is about not just building new homes but also maintaining the housing stock we have. Every Deputy will give examples of what is happening in his or her constituency. We heard about black mould, which is common enough. We tried to get our local authority to use the county architect scheme to get people to come together and bring in their...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (28 May 2024)

Seán Crowe: 195. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of individuals who failed to secure a place in their preferred secondary school in the Dublin south west area; and whether an assessment has been made to determine the level of additional places required in the area. [23549/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (28 May 2024)

Seán Crowe: 219. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to a situation between two schools (details supplied); if the matter will be examined and an agreeable solution for both schools implemented in the short term; if an additional school hall space will be made available in the long term; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23817/24]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 May 2024)

Seán Crowe: Answer your questions.