Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 18 November 2020

Public Accounts Committee

Business of Committee

4:30 pm

Photo of Catherine MurphyCatherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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There is one other element, which was alluded to, relating to section 3(d). Some things are identified as being required, like medical cards, easily accessible counselling services, advocacy supports, trauma-informed care and support for survivors. The second letter from the Department is saying that these are a matter for the Government. It would be appropriate to send our concerns to the Minister rather than the Secretary General because the continuation of these services has been identified as critically important and we are afraid that they will fall through the cracks.