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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: I thank our witnesses for their powerful presentations and for raising the challenges they pose to this committee as it proceeds with its work. We are very much behind time. I am anxious that members, if they have questions for the witnesses, direct them directly to the relevant 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: We wish David the very best of good luck.

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 Deputy Wynne. Which of our witnesses would like to take questions first?

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 will go to Ms Ó Brolcháin Carmody next and then Mr. Sinnott. I ask them to refer back to any other points raised by Deputy Wynne.

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: A number of speakers are offering and we will need to try to be as condensed as possible to get answers. I know that every point that is being made is valid and I am reluctant to try to curtail the discussion, but unfortunately we have a time constraint and need to finish by 12.30 p.m. I am trying to include every member because they have been patiently waiting since 9 a.m. this morning. I...

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 members for their co-operation online. We are trying to facilitate everybody given the conflicts in time that people have. I call Senator Seery Kearney, after which we will go back 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: 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]