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Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Experiences of Migrant Communities Engaging with the Healthcare System and State Bodies: Discussion (16 Nov 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: Yes, unfortunately, we are experiencing technical difficulties on and off.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Experiences of Migrant Communities Engaging with the Healthcare System and State Bodies: Discussion (16 Nov 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: I ask members to be brief because we seem to be experiencing technical issues. We have been able to get through the meeting thus far and I do not want contributions to be cut off.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Experiences of Migrant Communities Engaging with the Healthcare System and State Bodies: Discussion (16 Nov 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: Go ahead.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Experiences of Migrant Communities Engaging with the Healthcare System and State Bodies: Discussion (16 Nov 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: We have come to the end of our questions. There were some specific asks and Senator Ruane said it was great to see people coming who were solution-focused and who had solutions. I echo those comments. There were asks in respect of us writing to various Ministers and we will follow that up as a committee. Many of the proposals the witnesses make are common sense. On the waiting lists and...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Experiences of Migrant Communities Engaging with the Healthcare System and State Bodies: Discussion (16 Nov 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: Again, I thank the witnesses for their engagement today. Hopefully, we will engage with them further. We look forward to doing so. Is it agreed that the opening statements be published on our website? Agreed. I also thank the members for their attendance.

Farrelly Commission of Investigation Substantive Interim Reports: Statements (11 Nov 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: That there were systemic failures and shortcomings, a failure to monitor, review and supervise, that there were numerous and notable warning signs and that her case disappeared from view are just some of the devastating findings of the two interim reports of the Farrelly commission of investigation. Running to nearly 800 pages, the two interim reports map out in significant detail the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (10 Nov 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: 200. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a visa will be granted to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54948/21]

Regional Transport Infrastructure: Motion [Private Members] (9 Nov 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: I thank my colleague, Deputy O'Rourke, for bringing this important motion forward. The constituency I represent, Carlow-Kilkenny, is a good mix of urban and rural. While it is a fantastic place to live and work we are certainly lacking public transport. It is an integral part of a functioning rural community and has an important role in reducing emissions, which we are all apparently in...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (9 Nov 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: 329. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the steps or avenues that are open to a person or community when they wish to appeal a decision or An Bord Pleanála; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54250/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (9 Nov 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: 330. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the criteria for a local authority and or housing association in advance of purchasing a house on the private market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54251/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (9 Nov 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: 331. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of council housing applications with Carlow County Council as of November 2021. [54253/21]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Strengthening Prevention and Early Intervention Supports to Children and Families Post Pandemic: Prevention & Early Intervention Network (9 Nov 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: We received apologies from Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor, Senator Lynne Ruane and Senator Sharon Keogan. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore is substituting for Deputy Holly Cairns. Before we begin, I need to go through a few housekeeping matters. I ask any member or witness participating remotely who experiences any sound or technical issue, to let us know through the chat function. Otherwise, I...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Strengthening Prevention and Early Intervention Supports to Children and Families Post Pandemic: Prevention & Early Intervention Network (9 Nov 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: Thank you very much Dr. O'Dwyer. We are going to move to questions from members. Senator Seery Kearney, you are first.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Strengthening Prevention and Early Intervention Supports to Children and Families Post Pandemic: Prevention & Early Intervention Network (9 Nov 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: I call Dr. O'Dwyer.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Strengthening Prevention and Early Intervention Supports to Children and Families Post Pandemic: Prevention & Early Intervention Network (9 Nov 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: My apologies. I call Mr. Chance.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Strengthening Prevention and Early Intervention Supports to Children and Families Post Pandemic: Prevention & Early Intervention Network (9 Nov 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: Thank you, Senator. Dr. O'Dwyer, did you indicate you would like to speak?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Strengthening Prevention and Early Intervention Supports to Children and Families Post Pandemic: Prevention & Early Intervention Network (9 Nov 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: Thank you very much. We are moving on to Deputy Ivana Bacik.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Strengthening Prevention and Early Intervention Supports to Children and Families Post Pandemic: Prevention & Early Intervention Network (9 Nov 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: Thank you. Mr. Chance, will you be addressing those questions first?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Strengthening Prevention and Early Intervention Supports to Children and Families Post Pandemic: Prevention & Early Intervention Network (9 Nov 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: We have to move on to the next speaker, Deputy Costello.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Strengthening Prevention and Early Intervention Supports to Children and Families Post Pandemic: Prevention & Early Intervention Network (9 Nov 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: Would Dr. O'Dwyer like to comment?