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Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (12 Jul 2022)

James Lawless: 105. To ask the Minister for Health the number of home care support hours being provided in each LHO area in CHO7 in 2022; the way that this compares for each of the LHO areas in 2019; the number of persons currently awaiting home care in each LHO area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37467/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (12 Jul 2022)

James Lawless: 113. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons currently awaiting a psychology appointment in primary care in each LHO area in CHO7; the number of these waiting for over a year; the way that this compares to the end of 2021 in each LHO area and each category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37468/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (12 Jul 2022)

James Lawless: 255. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the exact location of the new second train station for Sallins and Naas as set out in the National Transport Authority Future Park and Ride Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37053/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (12 Jul 2022)

James Lawless: 484. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will examine and expedite passport applications for persons (details supplied) that are needed for 13 July 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37120/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (12 Jul 2022)

James Lawless: 516. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application for a child (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37804/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (12 Jul 2022)

James Lawless: 510. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37681/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (12 Jul 2022)

James Lawless: 729. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of a visa application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37257/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (12 Jul 2022)

James Lawless: 1098. To ask the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38092/22]

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

James Lawless: I welcome our witnesses. I apologise for the delayed start to the meeting. Today is particularly busy in Leinster House, as the witnesses are aware, and a number of votes are taking place. We were a little delayed getting back to the committee room to start proceedings. Apologies have been received from Senator Martin and Deputies Carroll MacNeill and Alan Farrell. On behalf of the...

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

James Lawless: I call Dr. McGovern.

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

James Lawless: I thank Dr. McGovern. That was very interesting. I call Professor Bobby Smyth.

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

James Lawless: I thank Professor Smyth. I call Mr. Condon, who has three minutes to outline his views to the committee.

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

James Lawless: I thank Mr. Condon and welcome Dr. Capaz. I thank him for joining us. Dr. Capaz has three minutes to make his opening remarks.

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

James Lawless: I thank Dr. Capaz. He is the first to come in under his time. He will have plenty of opportunities to engage as the meeting goes on. Next we will go around the table and take members of the committee with questions and points to share. I call Senator Ward. He will be followed by Senator Ruane.

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

James Lawless: Was that addressed to any particular witness?

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

James Lawless: I will bring in Mr. Minish because he has his hand up to reply. We will then move on to the next member.

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

James Lawless: Did Mr. Minish use the phrase "plant based"?

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

James Lawless: In order that we are all on the same page, how does Mr. Minish define plant-based drugs?

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

James Lawless: I thought intuitively that might be what you meant. I can see that cannabis herb and mushrooms are plant based. Opiates are plant-based, but they are processed. Where would you draw a line in terms of that distinction? Are you referring to things which can be sourced in a relatively pure form, as opposed to things that have a chemical element or are processed?

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

James Lawless: With things like peyote and mescaline, people use all sorts of different native substances.