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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Neurorehabilitation Healthcare, Primary Care Centre Programme and CAMHS: HSE (3 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: I would assume that for very serious cases, patients are transferred but it is the less serious cases that I am concerned about. People I know have had loved ones in Castlebar. Thankfully, they have recovered but there was no neurological service available there, which is of concern. Families for Reform of CAMHS appeared before this committee on 17 January. They said there was...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Neurorehabilitation Healthcare, Primary Care Centre Programme and CAMHS: HSE (3 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: Does Dr. Burke understand that people are not disclosing a diagnosis of autism to try to improve their chances of accessing services?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Neurorehabilitation Healthcare, Primary Care Centre Programme and CAMHS: HSE (3 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: I am sure Dr. Burke can understand the parents' point of view-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Neurorehabilitation Healthcare, Primary Care Centre Programme and CAMHS: HSE (3 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: ----- if they are advised, or if someone says to them on the quiet, "Look this is a mild form of autism, so don't say anything". This is what the parents are facing and it is not good enough.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Neurorehabilitation Healthcare, Primary Care Centre Programme and CAMHS: HSE (3 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: On the primary care centres in an Spidéal and Oughterard, is there any progress on those two projects?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Neurorehabilitation Healthcare, Primary Care Centre Programme and CAMHS: HSE (3 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: They have been advertised a number of times.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Neurorehabilitation Healthcare, Primary Care Centre Programme and CAMHS: HSE (3 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: That is obviously developer led.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Neurorehabilitation Healthcare, Primary Care Centre Programme and CAMHS: HSE (3 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: It would require a developer to provide a site on long-term lease.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Neurorehabilitation Healthcare, Primary Care Centre Programme and CAMHS: HSE (3 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: When does the HSE draw the line, decide it is not going to work and look at alternatives?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Neurorehabilitation Healthcare, Primary Care Centre Programme and CAMHS: HSE (3 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: On the increase in the HSE workforce since 2019 of 28,246 whole-time equivalents, obviously a share of those have gone into the CAMHS, I imagine. What is the main driver of the waiting this? Obviously demand is increasing but is it posts not filled and funded or a difficulty getting the required skills? What is the main reason?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Neurorehabilitation Healthcare, Primary Care Centre Programme and CAMHS: HSE (3 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: I thank the witnesses.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1, Digital Services (Levy) Bill 2024 - Second Stage, to be taken at 3.15 p.m. and to conclude after 90 minutes, if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes, group spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes, all other Senators not to exceed five minutes, time may be shared, and the Minister to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: I thank Senators for their best wishes and for their contributions. Senator O'Loughlin rightly spoke about the victims of recent sexual attacks and Bláthnaid Raleigh and Natasha O'Brien giving up their anonymity. Natasha O'Brien is asking people to call out their peers and call out violence against women. This is an important message. Senator O'Loughlin also spoke about the Defence...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: I am very confident that the Government has chosen well over the years regarding the election of Cathaoirligh. Senator Conway spoke about water issues at Miltown Malbay, where there was no water during the past two weekends. It is regrettable. There are situations that arise from time to time. I am not sure of the intimate details in relation to what is going on at Miltown Malbay, but I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: I do not use it myself.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: It would be worth exploring the possibilities and practicalities with regard to this issue. Senator Malcolm Byrne spoke about CE schemes, which play a vital role across our country. I know we have had cases in the past regarding pension schemes, court challenges and all of that. I suppose this is in a similar vein. It goes back to whose job it is to pay pension or redundancy. Is it the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re arrangements for Committee Stage of the Planning and Development Bill 2023, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 1; and No. 3, Planning and Development Bill...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: I thank all the Senators for their contributions and their good wishes. I will certainly do my best on their behalf in the months ahead. Senator Fitzpatrick kicked off this morning with the issue of public safety and the deployment of gardaí. Safe streets are hugely important to all our citizens and there is a huge demand in respect of Garda numbers. Recruitment is always an issue....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: Senator Craughwell asked that I contact the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence regarding whether it is appropriate for the Secretary General of the Department of Defence to be an ex officio member of an external oversight body. I will ask the office to contact the Tánaiste on this matter. It is quite a specific matter that could be raised by way of an amendment to the Bill or as a...

Seanad: Arrangements for Committee Stage of the Planning and Development Bill 2023: Motion (27 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, in the event of the Second Stage of the Planning and Development Bill 2023 being completed on Thursday, 27th June, 2024, the Committee Stage of the Bill shall be taken on Monday, 15th July, 2024, and amendments proposed to the Bill shall reach the Clerk not later than 1 p.m. on Monday, 1st July, 2024.”