Gillian Toole (Meath East, Independent)
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I thank the witnesses for their replies. We always learn. I find I learn from other people's questions and the replies to them. I have a few short queries. In the context of the review of CDNT services, does the National Disability Authority publish or communicate with the HSE and the Department along the way, particularly if there are red-flag issues, or does everything wait until the end?

In terms of the inadequacy of population-based planning – those are my words rather than the witnesses' – does the NDA advocate and actively encourage that in feedback to the HSE and others, for example?

Does emergency planning fall within the remit of the NDA, given that is an increasing problem for families? Is it actively involved in compiling suggestions? How well received is that and what stage is it at? Is it something this committee can support?