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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Garda Commissioner (11 Nov 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: I was following the Commissioner's contribution on the monitor. I thank the Chairman for allowing me to contribute. Ar dtús, I commend the Commissioner on her proactive leadership and on taking up her role. To be fair to her, she has been a very steadying and a reassuring influence. She has been successful in giving the citizen, the person at home, a sense of confidence through her...

Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Report Stage (Resumed) (12 Nov 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: We want to say something here.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child and Infant Mental Health: Discussion (12 Nov 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: In our first session this morning we will discuss child and infant mental health services. I welcome Professor Kevin Nugent, director of developmental medicine at Boston Children's Hospital and from Harvard Medical School; Dr. Paul D'Alton, president, Psychological Society of Ireland, who has attended committee meetings and is a good friend to the committee; Ms Kate Mitchell, co-ordinator,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child and Infant Mental Health: Discussion (12 Nov 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Professor Nugent for his very informative, interesting and challenging presentation. I now ask Ms Mitchell to make her opening remarks to the committee. She is the co-ordinator of the Children's Mental Health Coalition.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child and Infant Mental Health: Discussion (12 Nov 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Ms Mitchell for her very interesting presentation. Mrs. Nugent, wife of Professor Kevin Nugent, is in the Visitors Gallery. She is very welcome to our meeting this morning. It is good to have her here. I now call on Deputy Colm Keaveney who is representing Fianna Fáil.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child and Infant Mental Health: Discussion (12 Nov 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: Time, please.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child and Infant Mental Health: Discussion (12 Nov 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: Unfortunately, there are others indicating.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child and Infant Mental Health: Discussion (12 Nov 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: Sure.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child and Infant Mental Health: Discussion (12 Nov 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: At one level, Deputy Ó Caoláin's point was probably the most apt one we have heard this morning and he is right. Anyone who wishes to get married in a particular church has to do a pre-marriage course. However, as far as I am aware, there is no stipulation for a couple to go to pre-parenting classes. Deputy Ó Caoláin made a good point. Sometimes when people are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child and Infant Mental Health: Discussion (12 Nov 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: I know but I am referring to what Deputy Ó Caoláin said in terms of parenting. I spent 17 years in a classroom. I knew who the good parent was - the parent who had the skills and capacity - as well as the bad parent. The point is valid.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child and Infant Mental Health: Discussion (12 Nov 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: No, but there are parents who do not have the ability, for whatever reason, or who are not equipped.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child and Infant Mental Health: Discussion (12 Nov 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: Deputy Ó Caoláin's point and my point relate to how to empower people to become a parent or a better parent. That is the point, perhaps.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child and Infant Mental Health: Discussion (12 Nov 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: Deputy Byrne is keen to come in and I am mindful of the time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child and Infant Mental Health: Discussion (12 Nov 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: Deputy Seamus Healy is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child and Infant Mental Health: Discussion (12 Nov 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: There is a vote in the Dáil so perhaps you could conclude. We will finish this session in approximately three minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child and Infant Mental Health: Discussion (12 Nov 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: Does Ms Mitchell wish to add to that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child and Infant Mental Health: Discussion (12 Nov 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: On that positive note, we will suspend the sitting until after the vote. I sincerely thank Professor Nugent, Dr. D'Alton, Ms Kate Mitchell and Ms Lara Kelly. I thank Lara, in particular, because she has been a strong advocate to us in this committee and to the Oireachtas on mental health.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Challenges facing Camphill Communities of Ireland: Discussion (12 Nov 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask all those present to switch off their mobile telephones. I welcome the delegation from Camphill Communities of Ireland to the second session and apologise for the delay. The number of votes called in the Chamber this morning suggests parliamentary democracy has gone into overdrive. As members and those watching and listening at home will be aware, Camphill Communities of Ireland...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Challenges facing Camphill Communities of Ireland: Discussion (12 Nov 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Mr. Lynch for his presentation. It is disappointing that the presentation shows there is an issue with the HSE. Is it Mr. Pat Healy in the HSE that Camphill deals with?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Challenges facing Camphill Communities of Ireland: Discussion (12 Nov 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: Has there been dialogue with them before the meeting today?