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- Joint Committee On Health: Addiction Services: Discussion (14 Jun 2022)
Martin Conway: Yes, Chairman, because I was thinking of her organisation as well.
- Joint Committee On Health: Addiction Services: Discussion (14 Jun 2022)
Martin Conway: One of our recommendations, as a committee, is that a national structure is put in place so all of the organisations could plug into it and find a common platform. As we have said, and as the Chairman has said, on numerous occasions, addiction has a devastating effect on family members. Last Friday, I met the family member of a person who had passed away due to addiction. I was told that...
- Joint Committee On Health: Addiction Services: Discussion (14 Jun 2022)
Martin Conway: Yes.
- Joint Committee On Health: Addiction Services: Discussion (14 Jun 2022)
Martin Conway: There is a monthly engagement with professionals and peer counsellors must engage in that. Who funds that? Is it all fundraising or does the organisation get any support from the HSE?
- Joint Committee On Health: Addiction Services: Discussion (14 Jun 2022)
Martin Conway: Yes. Well done.
- Joint Committee On Health: Addiction Services: Discussion (14 Jun 2022)
Martin Conway: I thank Ms McKenna and Ms Sloan. I fully agree with them. I have one quick question for Ms Kelleher and her colleague. She was talking about trying to quantify outcomes when people, for instance, leave the service and go away about their lives. Clearly, they want to remain confidential. Most people who recover from addiction are private citizens and they do not necessarily want to...
- Joint Committee On Health: Addiction Services: Discussion (14 Jun 2022)
Martin Conway: The outcomes are strong.
- Joint Committee On Health: Addiction Services: Discussion (14 Jun 2022)
Martin Conway: A snapshot.
- Joint Committee On Health: Addiction Services: Discussion (14 Jun 2022)
Martin Conway: Are Tabor Group's treatment programmes four weeks, six weeks or 12 weeks?
- Joint Committee On Health: Addiction Services: Discussion (14 Jun 2022)
Martin Conway: Does the Tabor Group deal with dual addictions, for example, alcohol and drugs?
- Joint Committee On Health: Addiction Services: Discussion (14 Jun 2022)
Martin Conway: What is Tabor Group's funding model? Is Tabor Group HSE more or less?
- Joint Committee On Health: Addiction Services: Discussion (14 Jun 2022)
Martin Conway: Would the vast majority of Tabor Group's clients be private clients or would it be a mixture?
- Joint Committee On Health: Addiction Services: Discussion (14 Jun 2022)
Martin Conway: I thank the witnesses for the work they do on behalf of the country. It is much appreciated.
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Vaccination Programme (29 Jun 2022)
Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State for taking this matter. My request is very simple. I ask that all people who are immunocompromised receive the second Covid-19 booster vaccine without delay. I cannot understand why this is not happening. We are told there is no shortage of vaccines. Clearly, it would make sense to vaccinate the most vulnerable in society. Someone with type 1 diabetes is in...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Vaccination Programme (29 Jun 2022)
Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State for the reply. I would give NIAC nine out of ten rather than ten out of ten because it was slow off the mark in coming out with recommendations before Christmas of last year. It is just slow in making recommendations. The dogs in the street know what is ultimately going to happen and yet recommendations take forever to come out. It can be very frustrating....
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Vaccination Programme (29 Jun 2022)
Martin Conway: I appreciate that. I thank the Minister of State.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jun 2022)
Martin Conway: Yesterday, I met a number of fishermen from Killybegs, County Donegal, with our colleague, Deputy McHugh. We need a debate on the fishing industry, particularly around the issue of licensing, upgrading of equipment and so on. The fishing industry has such potential in this country that is untapped. Clearly, it needs much greater Government support. I would appreciate it if we had that...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jun 2022)
Martin Conway: Today is International Day of Parliamentarism. Our House is more reflective of society than Dáil Éireann. Many initiatives have happened along the way in regard to the gender quota.However, we need a far more diverse Chamber. We need more people with disabilities and more people from ethnic backgrounds in Dáil Éireann.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jun 2022)
Martin Conway: That is necessary. This House can shine a light in that regard because of its composition. We have much to be proud of but there is also much that we can achieve. We should also strive to do far better. Earlier this month, the Cathaoirleach kindly accepted a Commencement matter that I put down on the pandemic bonus payment to healthcare workers. I am still getting calls from people...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jun 2022)
Martin Conway: We need a standardised fare structure across the board. I would go so far as to say that students should get free public transport. It would encourage them. It would create a culture of using public transport that would benefit the environment and be better for our communities. We need to have a structured debate on equality of transport, both urban and rural.