John Brassil (Kerry, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I ask that each county present the Minister of State with a list of available positions and a timeline in which they should be filled because no one seems to be driving recruitment. The positions are there but they are not there and there are no interview processes. The Minister of State could spearhead that issue in his early time in his Department and get it sorted out. If staff are in position, there is a chance of getting people treated.

Once a person who is experiencing difficulties reaches the age of 18, he or she is in a different category. He or she is the same person with the same problems but the transfer is very difficult for him or her. There needs to be a seamless transition from a child to an adult service which is not currently in place. That needs to be considered.

I hope to sit on the committee. The Minister of State will have my full support. It is the job of all Members to get this area properly funded and serviced. I look forward to working with Deputy Browne, the Minister of State and other Members in getting this issue tackled in a proper setting and dealt with in an appropriate manner.

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