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Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: Thank you. Before I invite members to speak, I apologise to Dr. Morris for calling her by the wrong name. I thank Ms Riordan for her contribution. I will now invite the members of the sub-committee to discuss the matter. I call Deputy Hourigan.

Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: Would anybody else like to respond to Deputy Hourigan's previous question?

Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: We have been joined by Senator Carrigy. Does he wish to ask a couple of questions?

Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: I have a couple of questions myself, if that is okay. I have been writing furiously here. There is so much that I want to learn from the witnesses and soak up today. A lot of the questions, like the one Deputy Ó Murchú just asked, was around finding out what the witnesses would do if they had a magic wand. They have kind of told us that. I wanted to ask specifically about...

Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: Of course. If an adult has ADHD characteristics and does not even realise it him or herself, what would the family look out for or what would they see? Is it the same things?

Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: That is really positive.

Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: Is the Changing Lives Initiatives just with parents of young children or does it involve parents of adults?

Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: On the connection between ADHD and addictions, do the witnesses find there is a strong connection between ADHD and alcohol harm, gambling or whatever?

Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: I find that fascinating. With my other hat on, I have a charity that looks after family members who have somebody they love with an addiction problem. I do not know an awful lot about ADHD but from what I am hearing today, it sounds like for adult children with addictions, there is some connection with ADHD. It is hard for parents to understand that impact.

Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: That is fantastic. I want to get an understanding of ADHD. Is it genetic or can it develop from trauma within the family? If there is addiction in the family or a traumatic incident has happened within the family dynamic, can it come from there or is it totally genetic? Is there any evidence?

Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: Deputy Hourigan had to leave but she wanted to ask if there is a model for a programme for employers and, if so, how does this operate in the workplace?

Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: Okay. Is it inevitable that someone with ADHD will go on medication? Is it a necessity?

Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: What about adults?

Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: The treatment aspect, therefore, is extremely important.

Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: I have learned so much today. I cannot thank the witnesses enough for the phenomenal work they are doing. I am definitely going to educate myself much more about this issue. As the witnesses have really conveyed today, the worry is around people who are undiagnosed, living with stress and anxiety and being unable to socialise. To be honest, it is devastating. The work the organisations...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implementation of Sláintecare Reforms: Department of Health and HSE (Resumed) (14 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: A Chathaoirligh, I hope you can hear me okay. The division bells are ringing here. I thank all our witnesses for coming in for this debate on Sláintecare. It really is good to hear the progress that is happening on it. It is quite uplifting, so I thank them for that. I will focus on mental health, if that is okay, and I will ask some questions informed by the enactment of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implementation of Sláintecare Reforms: Department of Health and HSE (Resumed) (14 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: I agree that, going forward, it will be very challenging. My concern is that we ensure that mental healthcare has a solid foundation in the RHA structure from the get-go and that it is constantly there. My hope is that the work we do on the Sub-Committee on Mental Health can support the HSE on that in some way. Many key areas of the Government's mental health policy, such as dual...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implementation of Sláintecare Reforms: Department of Health and HSE (Resumed) (14 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: Housing, mental health and health are very important but justice could be brought in as well. A lot of people who might have mental health issues or addiction issues can be connected in a very powerful way. I just want to thank Mr. Gloster. I wish him well going forward in the work he is doing. We will certainly keep in touch on mental health.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: I was at the Irish National Teachers Organisation, INTO, briefing yesterday in Buswells Hotel which was really powerful. The organisation is campaigning for a series of budgetary measures to improve the primary education system in Ireland. It has four requests or recommendations including a reduction in class sizes, the full restoration of 2,400 posts of responsibility in schools, an...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: I want to raise the issue of adult safeguarding. Yesterday in the media we heard about the horrific case of a nursing home resident who was raped by a healthcare worker who was tasked with caring for her. The woman, who is now deceased, was called Emily in the report. Her bravery and the support of her family led to the perpetrator being exposed and punished. However, we need to face up...