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- Committee on Drugs Use: Family and Community: Discussion (24 Oct 2024)
Gino Kenny: The committee produced a very comprehensive report based on hearings with witnesses who came before us. It was an interim report, although it may end up being the final report of the committee because there will be a general election in a number of weeks. The report is very progressive. One of the main areas it touches on is repealing the Misuse of Drugs Act. We cannot really discuss...
- Committee on Drugs Use: Family and Community: Discussion (24 Oct 2024)
Gino Kenny: Thanks for that. The staff here have been fantastic and all the members have been really good about getting that report out.
- Committee on Drugs Use: Family and Community: Discussion (24 Oct 2024)
Gino Kenny: That person will have a criminal record for the rest of his life. It is unbelievable really.
- Committee on Drugs Use: Family and Community: Discussion (24 Oct 2024)
Gino Kenny: Very good. Did Mr. Perth want to come in?
- Committee on Drugs Use: Family and Community: Discussion (24 Oct 2024)
Gino Kenny: I will call Ms Kelly. I will go around to everybody.
- Committee on Drugs Use: Family and Community: Discussion (24 Oct 2024)
Gino Kenny: Does Mr. McCann want to come in?
- Committee on Drugs Use: Family and Community: Discussion (24 Oct 2024)
Gino Kenny: I thank Mr. McCann. We will probably end on that positive note. I thank everybody for coming in today and engaging with the committee, Mr. McCarthy, Mr. Collins, Ms Kelly, Mr. Ducque, Mr. Perth, Mr. Whiteley, Mr. D'Arcy and Mr. McCann. Their contributions have been very valuable. I also thank Senator Lynn Ruane. Senator Ruane's contribution over the lifetime of this committee has...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Issues and Challenges relating to Cardiology: Irish Cardiac Society (23 Oct 2024)
Gino Kenny: I thank the witnesses for attending. My first question is on social determinants. This is an important matter in public health, including cardio health. How concerned is Professor McAdam about the proliferation of highly processed foods, particularly among children?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Issues and Challenges relating to Cardiology: Irish Cardiac Society (23 Oct 2024)
Gino Kenny: If a child consumes that amount of processed food, what are the health effects on the child’s heart?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Issues and Challenges relating to Cardiology: Irish Cardiac Society (23 Oct 2024)
Gino Kenny: Starting at a young age.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Issues and Challenges relating to Cardiology: Irish Cardiac Society (23 Oct 2024)
Gino Kenny: What factor does drug use play? Regarding the prevalence of cocaine, for example, regular use will obviously have a detrimental effect on someone’s health, including the heart. Does Professor McAdam see that in his work?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Issues and Challenges relating to Cardiology: Irish Cardiac Society (23 Oct 2024)
Gino Kenny: How prevalent is that?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Issues and Challenges relating to Cardiology: Irish Cardiac Society (23 Oct 2024)
Gino Kenny: That figure is quite high.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Issues and Challenges relating to Cardiology: Irish Cardiac Society (23 Oct 2024)
Gino Kenny: What about alcohol?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Issues and Challenges relating to Cardiology: Irish Cardiac Society (23 Oct 2024)
Gino Kenny: Most of us would not view air pollution as a factor in heart health, but it is. If people are breathing in these fumes-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Issues and Challenges relating to Cardiology: Irish Cardiac Society (23 Oct 2024)
Gino Kenny: I thank the witnesses.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Staffing Levels in the HSE: Fórsa (23 Oct 2024)
Gino Kenny: I will probably only use five minutes of my time, as I have to be in the Chamber in five minutes’ time. How likely is it that this situation could end up in a strike?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Staffing Levels in the HSE: Fórsa (23 Oct 2024)
Gino Kenny: It was said in the opening statement that the HSE has not engaged properly. What would a proper engagement look like?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Staffing Levels in the HSE: Fórsa (23 Oct 2024)
Gino Kenny: On strategic planning and business improvement, am I reading the statement correctly that there is a figure of €79 million for a year?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Staffing Levels in the HSE: Fórsa (23 Oct 2024)
Gino Kenny: What did they spend €79 million on?