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Committee on Drugs Use: Family and Community: Discussion (24 Oct 2024)

Gino Kenny: I will prioritise Mr. Collins in the next part, if that is okay. I now call Deputy McAuliffe.

Committee on Drugs Use: Family and Community: Discussion (24 Oct 2024)

Gino Kenny: You are all right. I will let you in during the next part. Senator Ruane probably has a few questions. It sounds like a great initiative.

Committee on Drugs Use: Family and Community: Discussion (24 Oct 2024)

Gino Kenny: We will go into supplementary questions now. Does Deputy Crowe have any additional questions?

Committee on Drugs Use: Family and Community: Discussion (24 Oct 2024)

Gino Kenny: The committee produced a very comprehensive report based on hearings with witnesses who came before us. It was an interim report, although it may end up being the final report of the committee because there will be a general election in a number of weeks. The report is very progressive. One of the main areas it touches on is repealing the Misuse of Drugs Act. We cannot really discuss...

Committee on Drugs Use: Family and Community: Discussion (24 Oct 2024)

Gino Kenny: Thanks for that. The staff here have been fantastic and all the members have been really good about getting that report out.

Committee on Drugs Use: Family and Community: Discussion (24 Oct 2024)

Gino Kenny: That person will have a criminal record for the rest of his life. It is unbelievable really.

Committee on Drugs Use: Family and Community: Discussion (24 Oct 2024)

Gino Kenny: Very good. Did Mr. Perth want to come in?

Committee on Drugs Use: Family and Community: Discussion (24 Oct 2024)

Gino Kenny: I will call Ms Kelly. I will go around to everybody.

Committee on Drugs Use: Family and Community: Discussion (24 Oct 2024)

Gino Kenny: Does Mr. McCann want to come in?

Committee on Drugs Use: Family and Community: Discussion (24 Oct 2024)

Gino Kenny: I thank Mr. McCann. We will probably end on that positive note. I thank everybody for coming in today and engaging with the committee, Mr. McCarthy, Mr. Collins, Ms Kelly, Mr. Ducque, Mr. Perth, Mr. Whiteley, Mr. D'Arcy and Mr. McCann. Their contributions have been very valuable. I also thank Senator Lynn Ruane. Senator Ruane's contribution over the lifetime of this committee has...

Committee on Drugs Use: Family and Community: Discussion (24 Oct 2024)

Gino Kenny: I now invite Ms Kelly to make her opening statement.

Committee on Drugs Use: Family and Community: Discussion (24 Oct 2024)

Gino Kenny: I did not expect Mr. McCarthy to read the whole thing, just the main points.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (24 Oct 2024)

Gino Kenny: 187. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in terms of the ongoing delays with the promised new buildings at schools (details supplied), when she hopes that the construction of the new schools will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43748/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (24 Oct 2024)

Gino Kenny: 188. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her Department’s plans with lands owned by the State that are adjacent to a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43749/24]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Oct 2024)

Gino Kenny: The Joint Committee on Drugs Use published its interim report yesterday. There will be a general election in the next few weeks so this is essentially its final report. This has been a very good committee. It has been very important in looking at different models of drugs policy and saving lives. This is the most important thing. The committee took into account the recommendations of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Issues and Challenges relating to Cardiology: Irish Cardiac Society (23 Oct 2024)

Gino Kenny: I thank the witnesses for attending. My first question is on social determinants. This is an important matter in public health, including cardio health. How concerned is Professor McAdam about the proliferation of highly processed foods, particularly among children?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Issues and Challenges relating to Cardiology: Irish Cardiac Society (23 Oct 2024)

Gino Kenny: If a child consumes that amount of processed food, what are the health effects on the child’s heart?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Issues and Challenges relating to Cardiology: Irish Cardiac Society (23 Oct 2024)

Gino Kenny: Starting at a young age.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Issues and Challenges relating to Cardiology: Irish Cardiac Society (23 Oct 2024)

Gino Kenny: What factor does drug use play? Regarding the prevalence of cocaine, for example, regular use will obviously have a detrimental effect on someone’s health, including the heart. Does Professor McAdam see that in his work?