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Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (18 Apr 2023)

Frances Black: Will Deputy Lahart agree to let Deputy Hourigan in at this point as she has to leave at 12.30 p.m.?

Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (18 Apr 2023)

Frances Black: I have some questions. My first is for Mr. Taylor. Is he aware of what the delay is with the Law Reform Commission report on adult safeguarding? Has there been an update or has he heard anything?

Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (18 Apr 2023)

Frances Black: It will be interesting to see when the report will come out. Mr. Taylor believes it will be out this year.

Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (18 Apr 2023)

Frances Black: I thank Mr. Taylor. Mr. Moynihan mentioned loneliness earlier. He wanted to know whether there was somebody he could talk to who could deal with loneliness in general. Could he say a little more about what he meant?

Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (18 Apr 2023)

Frances Black: How would ALONE see that plan or strategy? Is there a model-----

Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (18 Apr 2023)

Frances Black: Does Ms Clarke want to come in?

Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (18 Apr 2023)

Frances Black: We are about to see the enactment of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act and the decision support service, which should see us move from a substantial decision-making approach to a more person-centred and human rights-compliant model of decision-making. This is a really positive development - I am sure the witnesses would agree - but how can we make sure that older people are...

Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (18 Apr 2023)

Frances Black: Great.

Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (18 Apr 2023)

Frances Black: Is there a specific organisation to which older people can go if they feel lonely or that they have particular mental health issues? ALONE probably performs some of that function as part of its work. However, is there a stand-alone organisation that deals specifically with mental health issues in older people and, if not, is such an organisation needed?

Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (18 Apr 2023)

Frances Black: It would be fantastic to have such an organisation.

Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (18 Apr 2023)

Frances Black: This has been a fascinating discussion. I thank the witnesses most sincerely for their attendance. Although we were aware of the issues, this engagement has opened our eyes a lot more. I compliment the witnesses on the great work they all are doing. It is phenomenal and we in the sub-committee sincerely thank them for it. I want to thank the representatives of Alone and Sage Advocacy for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Pensions and Social Security: Discussion (20 Apr 2023)

Frances Black: I thank both of our witnesses for coming in for this fantastic presentation today. There is no doubt that the witnesses' expertise and experience is so valuable. I may be a little bit cheeky in taking the credit for suggesting Dr. Fitzpatrick and Dr. Boland as witnesses. Having a respectful and productive debate around potential constitutional change requires high-quality information and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Pensions and Social Security: Discussion (20 Apr 2023)

Frances Black: Does Dr. Boland wish to comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Pensions and Social Security: Discussion (20 Apr 2023)

Frances Black: Could both witnesses say a little about how people navigate the social welfare systems? How accessible are they? How much support exists? Is there legal aid for appeals?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Pensions and Social Security: Discussion (20 Apr 2023)

Frances Black: I am a little disappointed that my time was cut, seeing that some of the other parties got 20 minutes or more at the beginning. I would like to contribute again if there is more time for questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Pensions and Social Security: Discussion (20 Apr 2023)

Frances Black: I appreciate that. Dr. Fitzpatrick uses her platform as an academic to highlight the immense deprivation communities in the North face. How does she think the collapse of Stormont has impacted that situation? I thank an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach for allowing me ask that final question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy (Resumed): Discussion. (25 Apr 2023)

Frances Black: I am here to represent my colleague, Senator Flynn, who could not be here today. I thank the witnesses for their precise presentations. I am the Chair of the Sub-Committee on Mental Health and am very aware that people from migrant and ethnic minority communities and women often have very different experiences of treatment and support due to their identify. Could Ms Dada give us any...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy (Resumed): Discussion. (25 Apr 2023)

Frances Black: Does Ms Dada have any recommendations on how we can address the inequalities in access to autism diagnoses and support for people who, historically, have been underserved by these services?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy (Resumed): Discussion. (25 Apr 2023)

Frances Black: I thank Ms Dada.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy (Resumed): Discussion. (25 Apr 2023)

Frances Black: It is shocking to think there is no public pathway to diagnosis. It is very shocking, to be honest. I am sorry to say I was not aware of it. I would have presumed there was a public pathway for people to get diagnosed. I want to come back to Nem very briefly on the recommendations. I stepped out for a while and perhaps Nem touched on the recommendations on how we can address the...