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Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (12 Dec 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: 709. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to confirm the estimates given in Parliamentary Question No. 145 of 6 December 2023 includes ECCE and AIM staff. [55245/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (12 Dec 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: 713. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the estimated first year, full year and annual costs to reduce childcare fees by 20% in year one, 40% in year two, 60% in year three, 80% in year four and 100% in year five. [55306/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Social Welfare Benefits (12 Dec 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: 715. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the estimated annual, first year and full year cost to increase the aftercare payment for all young people up to the age of 23 years irrespective whether they are in full-time education; and the annual costs over a five-year period. [55335/23]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Access to CAMHS for Individuals with Dual Diagnosis: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: We have received apologies from Deputy Murnane O'Connor and Senators Ruane and McGreehan, so there are some substitutions. Senators Flynn and Wilson will substitute for Senators Ruane and McGreehan, respectively. Deputies O'Flaherty and Higgins will substitute for Deputies Murnane O'Connor and Griffin, respectively. Our agenda item for consideration this evening is engagement regarding...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Access to CAMHS for Individuals with Dual Diagnosis: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: I call Ms Ber Grogan.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Access to CAMHS for Individuals with Dual Diagnosis: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: A vote has been called in the Dáil. I suggest that this will give the witnesses an opportunity to think about those questions. We will suspend the meeting while the vote is ongoing, and when we come back, the witnesses can answer those. Then we will have one more speaker.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Access to CAMHS for Individuals with Dual Diagnosis: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: I apologise for the long delay. Given that we have run so far over time, I will ask that we get written replies to the questions. I will allow Deputy Ó Murchú to ask his questions and he, too, will get written replies.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Access to CAMHS for Individuals with Dual Diagnosis: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: That is great. I apologise to the witnesses but, unfortunately, votes in the Chamber sometimes clash with committee meetings. This has been a very good session. In particular, we very much appreciate hearing from Ms Moore Ryan. I am conscious that there could be people who are looking for help right now. There is a HSE helpline. People can text HELLO to 50808. It is important that...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Access to CAMHS for Individuals with Dual Diagnosis: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: The agenda item for consideration at this session again is engagement regarding access to CAMHS for individuals with dual diagnosis. Mr. Bernard Gloster, chief executive of the HSE joins us in this session along with Dr. Amanda Burke, child and adolescent consultant psychiatrist and national clinical lead for child and youth mental health and Ms Mellany McLoone, chief officer, CHO Dublin...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Access to CAMHS for Individuals with Dual Diagnosis: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: I appreciate those comments and Mr. Gloster's words on the committee. We had a good working relationship with Mr. Gloster in his role in Tusla.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Access to CAMHS for Individuals with Dual Diagnosis: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: The Deputy is out of time.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Access to CAMHS for Individuals with Dual Diagnosis: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: We will have to get a written reply.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Access to CAMHS for Individuals with Dual Diagnosis: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: Yes, which is why the Deputy will get a written reply. We are running out of time and I want to ask one or two questions as well.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Access to CAMHS for Individuals with Dual Diagnosis: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: Yes.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Access to CAMHS for Individuals with Dual Diagnosis: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: I thank Deputy Ó Murchú. I will ask about two issues. The pilot programmes sound fantastic. Is there consultation with people who have lived experience? The first session the committee had with Ms Moore Ryan was invaluable for us to learn. Consultation would be very important. Mr. Gloster was saying he wants the executive to get it right the first time so it does not have to...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Access to CAMHS for Individuals with Dual Diagnosis: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: That is exactly the key point. People want to know where they can or should go. I apologise that we were a little rushed but I think we nonetheless had an opportunity to ask the questions. I propose we will publish the opening statements on the Oireachtas website. Is that agreed? Agreed. I thank Mr. Gloster and everybody-----

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Access to CAMHS for Individuals with Dual Diagnosis: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: Mr. Gloster might regret saying that.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Access to CAMHS for Individuals with Dual Diagnosis: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: Mr. Gloster will be glad to know we are currently looking at our work programme for next year, so that comes at a good time and I thank him for the offer. I again thank all the witnesses and our members. We will suspend to allow the witnesses to exit before we will resume in public session for the taking of deferred divisions.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023: Waiver of Pre-legislative Scrutiny (6 Dec 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: At a private meeting of the committee this afternoon, members agreed to defer the taking of divisions until the conclusion of the public meeting this evening. We will now proceed with the taking of these divisions.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Waiver of Pre-legislative Scrutiny (6 Dec 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: That completes our divisions. It is proposed to inform the Minister of the outcome of the votes. Is that agreed? Agreed. The committee stands adjourned until Tuesday, 12 December, when it will meet in private session. I thank everybody.