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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2023)

Pauline Tully: We are talking a lot about assessments here. I am in favour of reviewing the Disability Act 2005 and putting services and therapies on a statutory footing but am concerned that the same problems are going to occur as with the assessments of need because we do not have enough staff. In that context, there will be more court cases. A lot of parents look for an assessment of need which...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2023)

Pauline Tully: If there was a more inclusive education model, there would probably be less need for an assessment of need in a short period of time. We need to be assessing children on an ongoing basis because their needs change.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2023)

Pauline Tully: There was a promise in the budget.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2023)

Pauline Tully: We are told every time the HSE is having difficulty recruiting, as well as the section 39 organisations. They are trying to suggest it is not just a pay and conditions issue but-----

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Legislative Measures (28 Feb 2023)

Pauline Tully: 441. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the timeframe for the commencement of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Act 2022, which was enacted in December 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9669/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (2 Mar 2023)

Pauline Tully: I want to raise the issue of the crisis in the PDS programme. On Tuesday, I received the staff census and workforce review for 2022 of the 91 children's disability network teams, and it makes for dismal reading. There is a vacancy rate nationally of 34% across the CHOs. It ranges from 19% to a high of 43%, but some teams have vacancy rates in the 50s and 60s, with one team on 68%. In my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (2 Mar 2023)

Pauline Tully: 75. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on additional bus capacity that has been delivered or is planned to be delivered on the 109x Dublin-Kells-Cavan service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10568/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Services and Supports Provided by the State for Autistic People: Discussion (2 Mar 2023)

Pauline Tully: I had to speak in the Dáil but I was here for most of the presentations. I thank the witnesses for sharing their experiences with us. I raised the issue in the Dáil with the Tánaiste. A census of the numbers across the CDNTs for 2022 is out this week. It makes dismal reading. It reveals a 43% vacancy rate across all CHOs with a vacancy rate as high as 65% in some teams. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessing Justice: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Mar 2023)

Pauline Tully: I want to follow on from some of the questions. My colleague, Deputy Ellis, mentioned that mental health issues in the prison population are four times the rate of those in the general population. There is also an estimate that one in three have an intellectual disability. The data are incomplete. The witnesses referenced data and said that better data collection is required. Information...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessing Justice: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Mar 2023)

Pauline Tully: Does Mr. Black have access to diagnoses? If someone is diagnosed with schizophrenia, for example, does Mr. Black get that information?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Services and Supports Provided by the State for Autistic People: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2023)

Pauline Tully: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. I will address the NDA first. The national disability inclusion strategy ended at the end of 2022 and that was after an extension of a year. It is somewhat concerning that there is no strategy in place. Is the NDA in any way concerned about that? Is there any indication of when a strategy will be put in place during this year? I know 2023...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Services and Supports Provided by the State for Autistic People: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2023)

Pauline Tully: I agree with Mr. Hunt. It is a form of segregation really. That is what is happening but the point I am trying to make is that the supports are not there to ensure the system is inclusive. There has to be a change in direction to ensure the system is inclusive. More supports have to be put into mainstream schools so that children can attend their local primary school and get the support...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Services and Supports Provided by the State for Autistic People: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2023)

Pauline Tully: I had to leave the meeting to attend an event relating to young carers. It is all related to people with disabilities and not getting enough supports, whether that is in the home, school or the workplace. I missed part of the engagement but when I came in my colleague Deputy Ó Murchú was talking about adapting houses and the cost differential between a house that is universally...

International Women's Day: Statements (8 Mar 2023)

Pauline Tully: I wish all women a happy International Women's Day. I take this opportunity to recognise the many achievements of women in all walks of life, from their role in politics, to their roles in sport, community activism and business. We regularly discuss how to encourage more women into electoral politics and it is essential the efforts to do so continue. Women are frequently the mainstay of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Primary Medical Certificates (7 Mar 2023)

Pauline Tully: 77. To ask the Minister for Finance if the Disabled Drivers Medical Board appeals process has been re-established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11388/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Vehicle Registration Tax (7 Mar 2023)

Pauline Tully: 129. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is concerned by the situation whereby disabled people who need to have vehicles modified for their use outside of the State are facing high additional costs due to VRT; his plans to alleviate this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11389/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Vehicle Registration Tax (7 Mar 2023)

Pauline Tully: 239. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of VRT paid on vehicles imported from Britain that have been modified for a person with a disability in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11182/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Vehicle Registration Tax (7 Mar 2023)

Pauline Tully: 240. To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of waiving VRT on vehicles imported by primary medical card holders who need to purchase an adapted vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11183/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Vehicle Registration Tax (7 Mar 2023)

Pauline Tully: 241. To ask the Minister for Finance the average cost of VRT on a wheelchair adapted vehicle imported from Britain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11185/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Primary Medical Certificates (7 Mar 2023)

Pauline Tully: 242. To ask the Minister for Finance if the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal has been re-established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11186/23]