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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implementation of Sláintecare Reforms: Department of Health and HSE (Resumed) (14 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: I agree that, going forward, it will be very challenging. My concern is that we ensure that mental healthcare has a solid foundation in the RHA structure from the get-go and that it is constantly there. My hope is that the work we do on the Sub-Committee on Mental Health can support the HSE on that in some way. Many key areas of the Government's mental health policy, such as dual...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implementation of Sláintecare Reforms: Department of Health and HSE (Resumed) (14 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: Housing, mental health and health are very important but justice could be brought in as well. A lot of people who might have mental health issues or addiction issues can be connected in a very powerful way. I just want to thank Mr. Gloster. I wish him well going forward in the work he is doing. We will certainly keep in touch on mental health.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Annita Demetriou, Speaker of the Cypriot House of Representatives (13 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: On behalf of the Civil Engagement Group, I welcome Madam President to Seanad Éireann and to Ireland. Her presence here demonstrates part of a growing spirit of multilateralism between parliamentarians across Europe. While national governments may work closely together, I believe it is of fundamental importance that we, the representatives of the people across Europe, work together in...

Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: Before we get to the main item on today's agenda, the minutes of the sub-committee's meeting of 9 May have been circulated to members for consideration. Are they agreed? Agreed. Our topic today is a consideration of issues relating to services and supports for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD. To enable the sub-committee to consider this matter, I am pleased to...

Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: I thank Mr. Kilbride and Dr. Carr-Fanning for the presentation. I now invite Ms Riordan to make her opening remarks on behalf of the Changing Lives Initiative.

Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: Thank you. Before I invite members to speak, I apologise to Dr. Morris for calling her by the wrong name. I thank Ms Riordan for her contribution. I will now invite the members of the sub-committee to discuss the matter. I call Deputy Hourigan.

Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: Would anybody else like to respond to Deputy Hourigan's previous question?

Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: We have been joined by Senator Carrigy. Does he wish to ask a couple of questions?

Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: I have a couple of questions myself, if that is okay. I have been writing furiously here. There is so much that I want to learn from the witnesses and soak up today. A lot of the questions, like the one Deputy Ó Murchú just asked, was around finding out what the witnesses would do if they had a magic wand. They have kind of told us that. I wanted to ask specifically about...

Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: Of course. If an adult has ADHD characteristics and does not even realise it him or herself, what would the family look out for or what would they see? Is it the same things?

Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: That is really positive.

Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: Is the Changing Lives Initiatives just with parents of young children or does it involve parents of adults?

Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: On the connection between ADHD and addictions, do the witnesses find there is a strong connection between ADHD and alcohol harm, gambling or whatever?

Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: I find that fascinating. With my other hat on, I have a charity that looks after family members who have somebody they love with an addiction problem. I do not know an awful lot about ADHD but from what I am hearing today, it sounds like for adult children with addictions, there is some connection with ADHD. It is hard for parents to understand that impact.

Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: That is fantastic. I want to get an understanding of ADHD. Is it genetic or can it develop from trauma within the family? If there is addiction in the family or a traumatic incident has happened within the family dynamic, can it come from there or is it totally genetic? Is there any evidence?

Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: Deputy Hourigan had to leave but she wanted to ask if there is a model for a programme for employers and, if so, how does this operate in the workplace?

Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Frances Black: Okay. Is it inevitable that someone with ADHD will go on medication? Is it a necessity?