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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Sanctions for the Possession of Certain Amounts of Drugs for Personal Use: Discussion (12 Jul 2022)

Gino Kenny: Would Professor Smyth agree that Portugal has a better system than Ireland? "Yes" or "No".

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Sanctions for the Possession of Certain Amounts of Drugs for Personal Use: Discussion (12 Jul 2022)

Gino Kenny: But it saves thousands of people's lives. It has. That is fact.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Sanctions for the Possession of Certain Amounts of Drugs for Personal Use: Discussion (12 Jul 2022)

Gino Kenny: Can I ask Dr. McGovern the same question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Sanctions for the Possession of Certain Amounts of Drugs for Personal Use: Discussion (12 Jul 2022)

Gino Kenny: I thank the Chair.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Sanctions for the Possession of Certain Amounts of Drugs for Personal Use: Discussion (12 Jul 2022)

Gino Kenny: I have a number of very quick questions for Professor Smyth. Does he see any circumstances where cannabis can be used for medical purposes?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Sanctions for the Possession of Certain Amounts of Drugs for Personal Use: Discussion (12 Jul 2022)

Gino Kenny: Professor Smyth would not support the medical cannabis access programme that is in existence.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Sanctions for the Possession of Certain Amounts of Drugs for Personal Use: Discussion (12 Jul 2022)

Gino Kenny: Does Professor Smyth see cannabis in a medical form having any benefits?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Sanctions for the Possession of Certain Amounts of Drugs for Personal Use: Discussion (12 Jul 2022)

Gino Kenny: No. Does Professor Smyth see how it could medically benefit somebody in a different form rather than smoking?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Sanctions for the Possession of Certain Amounts of Drugs for Personal Use: Discussion (12 Jul 2022)

Gino Kenny: I ask the same question to Dr. McGovern.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Jul 2022)

Gino Kenny: Yesterday Professor Jack Lambert addressed the health committee in relation to the effects of long Covid-19. He is an infectious disease consultant at the Mater hospital and he painted a stark picture in regard to those suffering the symptoms of long Covid-19. He was quite critical of the present policy around treating those with long Covid-19. He cited an ambivalence in relation to his...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (7 Jul 2022)

Gino Kenny: 146. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to a research report published on 29 June 2022 by an organisation (details supplied) which found that 52% of respondents said at least one of the persons they care for are currently on a waiting list for services; the actions that he will take to address this; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Anti-Racism Measures (7 Jul 2022)

Gino Kenny: 140. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the national action plan against racism will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36738/22]

Cost of Disability: Motion [Private Members] (6 Jul 2022)

Gino Kenny: I thank the Social Democrats for tabling this motion. It is very worthwhile to debate what is going on with disability services. As the Minister of State knows, people who have a disability are twice as likely to face discrimination than me and her. That is a fact. They will face discrimination in respect of consistent poverty, deprivation, isolation, employment, access to public services...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Effects of Long Covid and Provision of Long Covid Care: Engagement with Dr. John Lambert (6 Jul 2022)

Gino Kenny: It has been a fascinating discussion thus far. Most people who will listen in today will say that contracting Covid has changed their lives, because of the legacy of Covid-19 and so forth. That cohort of people, which is large, will want answers about how their lives have changed from contracting Covid and the legacy with regard to chronic fatigue and all of the symptoms that come with long...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Effects of Long Covid and Provision of Long Covid Care: Engagement with Dr. John Lambert (6 Jul 2022)

Gino Kenny: My second question, which I know Dr. Lambert has touched on already, is with regard to LDN. It sounds as though the initial evidence is quite good. Will he elaborate on the evidence thus far on the pilot project?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Effects of Long Covid and Provision of Long Covid Care: Engagement with Dr. John Lambert (6 Jul 2022)

Gino Kenny: There are other neurological conditions that have the same symptoms to those experienced by people who are suffering from long Covid. Has Dr. Lambert witnessed any parallel between other conditions and long Covid in his professional career?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Effects of Long Covid and Provision of Long Covid Care: Engagement with Dr. John Lambert (6 Jul 2022)

Gino Kenny: My final question, on a more positive note, is on recovery. Obviously, everybody is different. My question may not be completely scientific, but what percentage of people have made a complete recovery from their symptoms of long Covid and are back to what they were prior to having contracted Covid-19? What does recovery look like and what is the rate of recovery among the patients Dr....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Effects of Long Covid and Provision of Long Covid Care: Engagement with Dr. John Lambert (6 Jul 2022)

Gino Kenny: I thank Dr. Lambert.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (5 Jul 2022)

Gino Kenny: 29. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will amend the regularisation of the long-term undocumented migrants scheme to ensure those who are unsuccessful in their application to the scheme will not suffer targeting and deportation as a result of their attempt to get documented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35958/22]