Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 3 February 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters

Equality and Non-Discrimination: Discussion

Photo of Jennifer Murnane O'ConnorJennifer Murnane O'Connor (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I was at another meeting and coming and going. I met our guests a while ago. I am not sure if I missed some of the questions or if I am repeating some of them. Can they discuss what supports survivors of thalidomide receive and the gaps in the unmet need? Where does Ms Browne feel there are big gaps? Ms Browne might have discussed this. What changes are needed in the disability service to appropriately meet survivors' needs? Does Ms Browne feel this is recognised as a disability or what does she feel about that?

I have one other question in regards to the migrants and the integration policies and how policies need to be strengthened to allow individuals live in communities. Is there a lack of funding? Is there a lack of supports working through local authorities or other groups? If these questions have not been asked, maybe the witnesses could come back to me with answers to them. I thank our guests and apologise for being in and out of the meeting.

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