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Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Children's Mental Health Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2017)

Paul Coghlan: My apologies. I call Dr. O'Shea and ask him to be as brief as possible because I am afraid we will run out of time.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Children's Mental Health Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2017)

Paul Coghlan: Whatever questions the witness thinks appropriate.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Children's Mental Health Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2017)

Paul Coghlan: I appreciate that-----

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Children's Mental Health Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2017)

Paul Coghlan: I think there was a question directed at Professor Brendan Kelly. Would he like to make a brief comment or answer the question?

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Children's Mental Health Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2017)

Paul Coghlan: An bhfuil aon cheist agat?

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Children's Mental Health Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2017)

Paul Coghlan: When the report is complete there will be a chance for a debate with the Minister.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Children's Mental Health Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2017)

Paul Coghlan: There is no time for opinions.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Children's Mental Health Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2017)

Paul Coghlan: Does the Senator not have a question?

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Children's Mental Health Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2017)

Paul Coghlan: I ask Senator McFadden to be as brief as she can and to put a question.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Children's Mental Health Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2017)

Paul Coghlan: I appreciate the Senator's important question-----

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Children's Mental Health Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2017)

Paul Coghlan: -----but time is of the essence as lunch beckons. However, the Senator will have the chance shortly for a private chat. I ask Mr. Gareth Noble for a final comment or answer to questions to him.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Children's Mental Health Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2017)

Paul Coghlan: To whom did you direct the question?

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Children's Mental Health Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2017)

Paul Coghlan: Will Dr. Hillery give a very brief answer to that question?

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Children's Mental Health Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2017)

Paul Coghlan: Dr. Hillery did tell us how long he was in training. I was astounded.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Children's Mental Health Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2017)

Paul Coghlan: I appreciate that.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Children's Mental Health Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2017)

Paul Coghlan: I would love to but in view of the time-----

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Children's Mental Health Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2017)

Paul Coghlan: I am very grateful to the witnesses. Does Senator Joan Freeman wish to make a brief closing remark?

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Children's Mental Health Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2017)

Paul Coghlan: On behalf of the Seanad Public Consultation Committee, I thank all the witnesses who contributed this morning. It has been an informative and productive session. We all learned a lot from their insights and observations. Full account will be taken of today's discussions when a draft report is being prepared and copies of the final report will be sent to all who contributed.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Children's Mental Health Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2017)

Paul Coghlan: We are back in public session and will resume our public hearing on children's mental health services in Ireland. In the afternoon session, we will hear from representatives of State and official bodies. On behalf of the committee, I welcome from the Office of the Ombudsman for Children Dr. Niall Muldoon, Ombudsman, and Ms Naomi Kennan, policy adviser. From the Department of Health, we...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Children's Mental Health Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2017)

Paul Coghlan: I now call Dr. Niall Muldoon from the Office of the Ombudsman for Children.