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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2021)

Michael Moynihan: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I thank all of our witnesses for their presentations and for the thoughtfulness of what is in front of us today. The evidence has been very thought provoking and will certainly generate further discussion. Before we start I have received apologies from Deputies Tully, Hourigan and Phelan. Our first speaker from the committee is Deputy Wynne who may direct her questions to any of the groups...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2021)

Michael Moynihan: Yes, please do, Deputy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Deputy Wynne. Who would like to respond to the Deputy's comments and questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2021)

Michael Moynihan: Absolutely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2021)

Michael Moynihan: That is a very good and important point. Does anybody else wish to respond to the Deputy?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2021)

Michael Moynihan: It is important that we hear it, but perhaps Ms Cassen can address the points raised by Senator Seery Kearney and respond to them directly first. However, it is also important that we hear the witness' opinions on our submissions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2021)

Michael Moynihan: If Deputy Canney has finished I will move on to the other speakers because I am conscious of time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I could not agree more.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I am anxious to get everybody in so I invite Deputy Higgins to ask her questions after which we will go back to the witnesses to respond to the points made. I thank the Chair. I was panicking because I could see the clock ticking and I very much wanted to contribute to this discussion. I was in the committee room earlier to hear the witnesses. It was great to be able to be there to see how...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2021)

Michael Moynihan: In the few minutes we have left, I ask each group to respond, as briefly as possible, to the points made by Deputies Cairns and Higgins, in addition to the outstanding point made by Deputy Canney.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I would appreciate that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Sep 2021)

Michael Moynihan: Unfortunately, we must bring the session to a close. I thank the National Platform of Self Advocates, the Irish Deaf Society and LEAP for coming before us and for the profound and thought-provoking discussion we have had. We must reflect on it. A few issues were raised during the morning that we must feed into our deliberations as a committee. One of the most immediate issues is core...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (6 Oct 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 126. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of home support hours in each LHO area as of 30 September 2021 or the latest date available; the number of persons currently on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting 0 to 3, 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and 12 months plus, respectively in tabular form. [48475/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (6 Oct 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 127. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of personal assistance hours in each LHO area as of 30 September 2021 or the latest date available; the number of persons currently on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting 0 to 3, 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and 12 months plus, respectively in tabular form. [48476/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (6 Oct 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 128. To ask the Minister for Health the number of residential places for persons with a disability currently being provided as of 30 September or the latest date available; and if he will provide a breakdown by CHO area of same in tabular form. [48477/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (6 Oct 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 129. To ask the Minister for Health the number of new emergency places provided to persons with a disability as of 30 September 2021; and if he will provide a breakdown by local health office area of same in tabular form. [48478/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (6 Oct 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 130. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children as of 30 September 2021 or the latest date available that were awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the Disability Act 2005 by LHO area in tabular form. [48479/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (6 Oct 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 131. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons on the physiotherapy waiting list by local health area as of 30 September or the latest date available; the number waiting less than 4 4 to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged 0 to 4, 5 to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 years of age plus, respectively in tabular form. [48480/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (6 Oct 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 132. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list by local health area as of 30 September or the latest date available; the number waiting less than 4, 4 to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged 0 to 17 and those 18 and above years of age, respectively in tabular form. [48481/21]