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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Challenges facing Camphill Communities of Ireland: Discussion (12 Nov 2015)
Jerry Buttimer: I mean in recent times.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Challenges facing Camphill Communities of Ireland: Discussion (12 Nov 2015)
Jerry Buttimer: Was that the last contact the witnesses had with the HSE?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Challenges facing Camphill Communities of Ireland: Discussion (12 Nov 2015)
Jerry Buttimer: The reason I ask the question is that I was looking forward to hearing about the successful work that Camphill Communities of Ireland does rather than putting Mr. Lynch in the unfortunate position of having to come to the committee and base most of his presentation on a lack of dialogue and action by the HSE. That is disappointing. I have tremendous time for the work of Camphill Communities...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Challenges facing Camphill Communities of Ireland: Discussion (12 Nov 2015)
Jerry Buttimer: I appreciate what Deputy Ó Caoláin is saying. So that members are aware, we got a briefing note from the HSE prior to today's meeting. The Deputy probably saw that. I am glad the Deputy agrees with me.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Challenges facing Camphill Communities of Ireland: Discussion (12 Nov 2015)
Jerry Buttimer: Does Ms Moffitt pay that fee?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Challenges facing Camphill Communities of Ireland: Discussion (12 Nov 2015)
Jerry Buttimer: The HSE in its briefing to the committee said that Camphill has a €4.2 million cash balance.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Challenges facing Camphill Communities of Ireland: Discussion (12 Nov 2015)
Jerry Buttimer: Who sets the pay rate?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Challenges facing Camphill Communities of Ireland: Discussion (12 Nov 2015)
Jerry Buttimer: On that point, in his presentation Mr. Lynch said there has been a 9% increase in worker numbers in the past two years. Was approval necessary from the HSE to employ those people?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Challenges facing Camphill Communities of Ireland: Discussion (12 Nov 2015)
Jerry Buttimer: My apologies, but Deputy Mitchell O'Connor has to speak in the Dáil.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Challenges facing Camphill Communities of Ireland: Discussion (12 Nov 2015)
Jerry Buttimer: Have you done that?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Challenges facing Camphill Communities of Ireland: Discussion (12 Nov 2015)
Jerry Buttimer: How far has Camphill progressed in its engagement with the HSE regarding the remodelling of services?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Challenges facing Camphill Communities of Ireland: Discussion (12 Nov 2015)
Jerry Buttimer: Sorry, but I wish to allow Deputy Healy contribute.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Challenges facing Camphill Communities of Ireland: Discussion (12 Nov 2015)
Jerry Buttimer: On that particular point, has Mr. Lynch engaged with the director of services in charge of this area?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Challenges facing Camphill Communities of Ireland: Discussion (12 Nov 2015)
Jerry Buttimer: My concern is the threat, in terms of the potential closure of the service, which will deprive families like Miriam's. This puts them in a precarious and vulnerable position as they cannot access a service. Is the HSE, at the higher level, aware of the implications of not engaging or of the likelihood that Camphill will not be able to provide a service?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Challenges facing Camphill Communities of Ireland: Discussion (12 Nov 2015)
Jerry Buttimer: Okay. I would like to thank Ms Moffitt, Mr. Lynch, Mr. O'Connor and Ms Finn for being with us today. I am conscious Ms Finn did not get the opportunity to contribute. Does she wish to say anything now?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Challenges facing Camphill Communities of Ireland: Discussion (12 Nov 2015)
Jerry Buttimer: I thank all our guests for attending. Following our meeting, we will reflect upon the testimony and will communicate with the HSE immediately outlining the points we have discussed regarding the issues for Camphill.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Challenges facing Camphill Communities of Ireland: Discussion (12 Nov 2015)
Jerry Buttimer: Okay. I thank members for their patience. We stand adjourned.
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Applications (17 Nov 2015)
Jerry Buttimer: 334. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the supports available to help single and separated fathers access legal aid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40482/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Funding (17 Nov 2015)
Jerry Buttimer: 351. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the funding made available for child care services in budget 2016; the improvements this funding will deliver for families; the progress made to date in implementing these changes; if the changes include measures to support staff working in the sector and staff retention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40506/15]
- Housing and Homelessness: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (18 Nov 2015)
Jerry Buttimer: The Government has taken steps to end the housing crisis across the country. In the next six years, 35,000 units will be built through an investment of €3.8 billion. This year alone, some 7,400 units of social housing will be provided. These are all welcome developments. In the time allocated to me, I will focus on an issue I have raised before in the House. I have been in contact...