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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2019: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Feb 2022)

Seán Crowe: Unfortunately, we have run out of time. One of the questions I was going to ask was is it a simple question of ticking a box when one is buying online? We did not really get into that this morning. I suppose many people would have worries that this area is wide open. If our guests have any proposals on how we can tighten that up, they might share them. They have outlined that they favour...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (15 Feb 2022)

Seán Crowe: 929. To ask the Minister for Health if a recent examination has been undertaken of the drug and alcohol task forces’ catchment areas with a view to the changing needs for resources and funding; if so, when it was undertaken; and the details of same. [8457/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Home Care: Discussion (9 Feb 2022)

Seán Crowe: Apologies have been received from Deputy Colm Burke. We have one piece of housekeeping before we hear from the witnesses. Are the draft minutes of our public meeting on Wednesday, 2 February 2022 agreed? Agreed. Today's meeting will be split into two sessions to discuss issues relating to home care. In the first session, the committee will engage with representatives of Age Action, the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Home Care: Discussion (9 Feb 2022)

Seán Crowe: I invite Dr. O'Connor to make his opening remarks.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Home Care: Discussion (9 Feb 2022)

Seán Crowe: Lastly, from the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, we will hear from Ms McAvinue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Home Care: Discussion (9 Feb 2022)

Seán Crowe: I apologise to the Home Care Coalition. I overlooked the opening statement of Ms Catherine Cox. Perhaps Ms Cox would like to make her statement now, after which we can return to questions. My apologies.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Home Care: Discussion (9 Feb 2022)

Seán Crowe: I thank Ms Cox.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Home Care: Discussion (9 Feb 2022)

Seán Crowe: Those are reasonable requests of the committee. I have no doubt members will not disagree. We can discuss the matter in private session.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Home Care: Discussion (9 Feb 2022)

Seán Crowe: I invite our guests from Age Action to contribute on that issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Home Care: Discussion (9 Feb 2022)

Seán Crowe: The Deputy is over time. I am stuck for time this morning, given the number of groups that are represented. My apologies.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Home Care: Discussion (9 Feb 2022)

Seán Crowe: They are all nodding their heads. That is a "Yes".

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Home Care: Discussion (9 Feb 2022)

Seán Crowe: That is something practical that the committee can follow through on. Maybe we will forward the point to the social protection committee and raise it with the Minister also. Therefore, there will be some action from today's meeting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Home Care: Discussion (9 Feb 2022)

Seán Crowe: It is more of a statement. Some of the opening statements this morning also mentioned that the HSE, which is the main funding agency, was recruiting staff and how unfair the system is.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Home Care: Discussion (9 Feb 2022)

Seán Crowe: To follow up on the issue of staff retention, people clearly feel a lack of self-worth with regard to the work they are doing. On the Covid payments, what is the attitude of members of the various organisations here to the fact they were not included in the Covid recognition payment? Does that play into the lack of self-worth many of those members may feel? We are all aware people were...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Home Care: Discussion (9 Feb 2022)

Seán Crowe: The committee could possibly follow that up with the relevant Minister. One significant issue for many families is the assessment of home care support needs. We have not really touched on it this morning. It is a big issue. Families often come to us and ask how it works out. Perhaps their loved one only needs an hour or half an hour of home care. One complaint in previous years was...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Home Care: Discussion (9 Feb 2022)

Seán Crowe: That is a recommendation that goes back to 2018. To elaborate on what Ms McAvinue said, 48% of spousal care involves people caring for their loved ones during every waking moment. Some 54% struggle with mental health and 40% have physical health issues. That has a significant impact on individuals. Does anyone want to elaborate on the matter of hours?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Home Care: Discussion (9 Feb 2022)

Seán Crowe: We agreed on a number of actions today. The most important thing is for the committee to thank the witnesses and their organisations for the fantastic work they and their members do. We appreciate it. This morning's meeting was informative. It is hoped that some of the actions that come out of it will help members of the witnesses' organisations and, more importantly, those who are badly...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Home Care: Discussion (9 Feb 2022)

Seán Crowe: In this session of the meeting, the committee will engage with union representatives. I formally welcome the second group of witnesses to the meeting. I welcome from SIPTU, Mr. Damian Ginley, sector organiser of SIPTU health division, and Ms Aideen Carberry, assistant industrial organiser of SIPTU health division; and from Fórsa, Mr. Éamonn Donnelly, head of health and welfare...