Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 19 November 2015

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children

Assistance Dogs in Ireland: Discussion

9:30 am

Photo of Ciara ConwayCiara Conway (Waterford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank everybody who shared their experiences and stories with us today. I apologise for the small attendance at today's meeting, which is due to the fact that there is currently health legislation before the Dáil.

Following on from what Deputy Mitchell O'Connor had to say, some of the issues raised today, particularly around access, are not ones with which we were familiar. As a committee, we will contact all the Ministers who we feel have a role to play in terms of bringing about the changes required to the relevant legislation. I am sure members of the committee will also do all they can to further heighten awareness in relation to this area.

I also thank Olivia and her dog Fifi and Oisín and his dog Oscar for being here today. I was delighted to hear about the impact guide dogs are having on their lives and on their families. I propose that a transcript of these proceedings and the opening statements be forwarded to the HSE and the Minister of State, Deputy Lynch. Is that agreed? Agreed.

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