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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2021)

Michael Moynihan: We are up against the clock and every member has valid questions for the witnesses. I will take Deputy Cairns next and then we will refer back to the witnesses to reflect on the questions and comments of both Senator Higgins and Deputy Cairns.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2021)

Michael Moynihan: Deputy Murnane O'Connor is our last speaker and then we will turn to the witnesses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the last three speakers. Ms Suzy Byrne of the National Advocacy Service has not contributed heretofore so I will start with her. We have a few minutes more and we will try to get to all the witnesses who wish to speak. In addition, we would greatly appreciate if you could engage with us and send us answers on the points that have been raised by the members. It is only through your...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2021)

Michael Moynihan: There is time for only one more witness to come in. I call Mr. Kerr. My apologies to the witnesses who will not have time to contribute again. I thank them for their engagement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Mr. Kerr. All that is left for me is to humbly thank the witnesses, including Ms Conway, Ms Daffy, Mr. Doherty, Mr. Sinnott, Mr. Kerr, Ms Loughlin, Ms Byrne and Ms Ó Brolcháin for their contribution to our meeting this morning. We are enriched by the evidence presented. Each meeting gives us a greater indication of the challenges that lie ahead. We have to be empowered...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2021)

Michael Moynihan: Absolutely. It would be appreciated if there is any other information that the witnesses think is relevant and should be added to our evidence. Please feel free to send it to us. It will be discussed in the process.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2021)

Michael Moynihan: I am sorry, Senator-----

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (6 Oct 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 126. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of home support hours in each LHO area as of 30 September 2021 or the latest date available; the number of persons currently on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting 0 to 3, 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and 12 months plus, respectively in tabular form. [48475/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (6 Oct 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 127. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities in receipt of personal assistance hours in each LHO area as of 30 September 2021 or the latest date available; the number of persons currently on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; and the number waiting 0 to 3, 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and 12 months plus, respectively in tabular form. [48476/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (6 Oct 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 128. To ask the Minister for Health the number of residential places for persons with a disability currently being provided as of 30 September or the latest date available; and if he will provide a breakdown by CHO area of same in tabular form. [48477/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (6 Oct 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 129. To ask the Minister for Health the number of new emergency places provided to persons with a disability as of 30 September 2021; and if he will provide a breakdown by local health office area of same in tabular form. [48478/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (6 Oct 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 130. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children as of 30 September 2021 or the latest date available that were awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the Disability Act 2005 by LHO area in tabular form. [48479/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (6 Oct 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 131. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons on the physiotherapy waiting list by local health area as of 30 September or the latest date available; the number waiting less than 4 4 to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged 0 to 4, 5 to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 years of age plus, respectively in tabular form. [48480/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (6 Oct 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 132. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list by local health area as of 30 September or the latest date available; the number waiting less than 4, 4 to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged 0 to 17 and those 18 and above years of age, respectively in tabular form. [48481/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (6 Oct 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 133. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy initial treatment waiting list by local health area as of 30 September or the latest date available; the number waiting less than 4, 4 to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged 0 to 17 and those 18 and above years of age, respectively in tabular form. [48482/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (6 Oct 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 134. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list by local health area as of 30 September or the latest date available; the number waiting less than 4, 4 to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged 0 to 17 and those 18 and above years of age, respectively in tabular form. [48483/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (6 Oct 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 135. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy first-time assessment waiting list by local health area as of 30 September or the latest date available; the number waiting less than 4, 4 to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the number waiting aged 0 to 4, 5 to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 years of age plus, respectively in tabular form. [48484/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (6 Oct 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 170. To ask the Minister for Health the number of home support hours for older persons that were provided in each local health office area in 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021; and the projected out turn for 2021, in tabular form. [48740/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Passport Services (30 Sep 2021)

Michael Moynihan: 29. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of applications for passports from County Cork that are currently outstanding; his plans to address the backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47057/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Business of Joint Committee (30 Sep 2021)

Michael Moynihan: Apologies have been received from Senators McGreehan and O'Loughlin. Before we begin, I want to address recent media coverage regarding the cancellation of a private meeting on 16 September. I firmly believe the media coverage misrepresented the commitment and work of the committee and members individually and as a group in respect of the issues we are charged with discussing. This caused...