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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)

Paul Kehoe: On sexual orientation, people find it to be a big issue with males being comfortable coming out, as I think we would all recognise. I think the supports they have at home, not from their friends but from their families, is a huge issue that we are often afraid to speak about. It is something that must be met head on. I am not sure what the witnesses' views are on that but perhaps Ms...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)

Paul Kehoe: Absolutely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)

Paul Kehoe: On suicide rates in third level among males and females, I presume male suicide rates are higher than female rates. Is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)

Paul Kehoe: I have a question on that. I presume I speak for other public representative as well but when a student transitions from second to third level education, one issue I often come across is that students often come to us looking for college accommodation because it helps them to settle in the first year. They feel much safer in college accommodation rather than going into general accommodation....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)

Paul Kehoe: What supports does Ms Fox believe we can give parents of students going into third level?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)

Paul Kehoe: I will finish with a question I would like one of our guests to answer briefly. One of the biggest challenges for us as a society, and it is a major challenge, is drugs and substance misuse. I do not think we take it seriously enough from every side, whether it be justice or education on the effects it can have on mental health and mental illness. Do the witnesses see that as an increasing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)

Paul Kehoe: I will allow Deputy Conway-Walsh and Senator Dolan five minutes each. I will go to Senator Dolan first this time because Deputy Conway-Walsh was before her the last time and she was first on the questions list.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)

Paul Kehoe: I call Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh. The Deputy has have five minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)

Paul Kehoe: I thank the witnesses for attending. The discussion has been very beneficial for committee members in the context of the work that is ongoing. I thank our guests for sharing their insights, expertise and knowledge in such an important area and on such an important issue. I thank the members also.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Public Sector Pensions (9 Nov 2022)

Paul Kehoe: 147. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will engage with Coillte with a view to increasing the pension payments for retired workers, given that their pensions have not been increased for many years, and that for some, pensions have not increased since they retired; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55711/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Energy Prices (10 Nov 2022)

Paul Kehoe: 169. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will consider the temporary removal of 'early exit fees' for customers tied to contracts with energy providers in order that those faced with large unit price increases can look for alternative suppliers, taking into account the huge increased energy cost burden on businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (10 Nov 2022)

Paul Kehoe: 174. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the Commission for Regulation of Utilities has given consideration to the temporary removal of early exit fees for customers tied to contracts with energy providers in order that those faced with large unit price increases can look for alternative suppliers, taking into account the huge increased energy cost burden...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (10 Nov 2022)

Paul Kehoe: 238. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if a landlord should provide an RTB notice of termination as requested by their HAP tenant who has decided to move out of the property due to a change in family circumstances; if not, if this will impact the tenant's request to change their circumstance on their housing application; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (10 Nov 2022)

Paul Kehoe: 250. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if any plans exist to open a special class at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55995/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (10 Nov 2022)

Paul Kehoe: 265. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the means test for a State pension (non-contributory) takes into account the full amount of capital assets notwithstanding earnings on the assets; if the means test assesses the interest earned/active appreciation of these assets; if her Department treats capital of spouses in joint bank accounts any differently to those...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education (15 Nov 2022)

Paul Kehoe: I remind members to ensure that their mobile phones are turned off for the duration of the meeting since they interfere with the broadcasting equipment, even when on silent mode. Are the minutes of the meeting of 8 November agreed? Agreed. Are the minutes of the meeting of 25 October agreed? Agreed. We are meeting with psychological support organisations. On behalf of the committee, I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education (15 Nov 2022)

Paul Kehoe: I thank Mr. Chambers. I invite Ms Murray to make her opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education (15 Nov 2022)

Paul Kehoe: I thank Ms Molloy. She had ten seconds to spare and is top of the class so far. I call Ms Logue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education (15 Nov 2022)

Paul Kehoe: Ms Molloy may speak briefly. The Senator has gone well over her eight minutes. I have to be fair to everyone.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education (15 Nov 2022)

Paul Kehoe: I have a couple of questions for the witnesses from Jigsaw and SpunOut. Reference was made to interference and bullying, particularly with mobile phones and technology. Impersonating is gone absolutely out of control and no one is doing nearly enough in this regard. Is there a quick fix for this issue? If the witnesses had the powers to implement something quickly what would it be?