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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implementation of Sláintecare: Discussion (6 Oct 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: Although I will ask the same question of the Minister, that sounds like there is a capacity issue with people’s workload. Given that we are now hearing that the head of the HSE and the head of the Department will be responsible for implementation, that is something of a worry. What would the Minister consider is the most significant-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implementation of Sláintecare: Discussion (6 Oct 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: I thank Mr. Watt.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (5 Oct 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: 128. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he plans to introduce a congestion charge for cars in Dublin city centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47611/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Information and Communications Technology (5 Oct 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: 546. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to modernise and integrate the IT infrastructure in his Department and the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47465/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (5 Oct 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: 634. To ask the Minister for Health the alternative long-stay and respite placements available in Cork city and county to residents of the Owenacurra Centre if its proposed closure goes ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47832/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (5 Oct 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: 635. To ask the Minister for Health the service plan in place for the persons under the care of the Midleton and Youghal, and Cobh and Glenville adult mental health teams with severe and enduring mental illness who require long-stay or respite placement in the event that the Owenacurra Centre is permanently closed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47833/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (5 Oct 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: 636. To ask the Minister for Health the expected cost of renovating the Carraig Mór mental health facility in Shanakiel, County Cork. [47834/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (5 Oct 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: 637. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated reduction in service cost to the budget of the community healthcare organisation, CHO 4, as a result of closing the Owenacurra Centre in terms of clinical staffing costs, food costs and cleaning costs in particular; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47835/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (5 Oct 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: 638. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the HSE estates department is of the view that no amount of refurbishment could allow the Owenacurra Centre to meet building standards or the standards required by the Mental Health Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47836/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (5 Oct 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: 639. To ask the Minister for Health if the clinical risks to residents, for example, symptom regression, deterioration of mental state, and a decline in functioning and quality of life, associated with the proposed closure of the Owenacurra Centre have been assessed; the way these risks are being monitored or managed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47837/21]

Joint Committee On Health: Mental Health Services: Samaritans Ireland (5 Oct 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: I thank the Chair and Deputy Ward. I thank the witnesses. It is lovely to see people in the committee room. Maybe I will start going into the committee room, although it is strange moving from the Covid-19 restrictions to in-person sessions again. I would like to echo the Chair's words. I, too, thank the Samaritans for its hard work over the last year. Ireland has never needed the...

Joint Committee On Health: Mental Health Services: Samaritans Ireland (5 Oct 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: Thank you very much. Of all the groups during Covid-19, it was particularly challenging for older people, who had been asked to cocoon for such a long time. On a similar issue, I see in the documentation that the Samaritans works with prisons and with those who are in prison. I can imagine that was particularly challenging during Covid-19, as access to prisons was less available....

Joint Committee On Health: Mental Health Services: Samaritans Ireland (5 Oct 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: I thank Mr. Mulligan for his interesting answer. The ability to harness technology in a challenging environment like a prison is a progressive way of doing it. Prisoners are a group of people who really need that kind of support. My final question is also on the technology issue. I have met Mr. Mulligan before. I have been impressed over the last 18 months with the innovation of online...

Joint Committee On Health: Mental Health Services: Samaritans Ireland (5 Oct 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: It would be a great service to offer to people. As Mr. Mulligan said, there are particular groups that would get a huge amount out of it. I wish the Samaritans well with this.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (30 Sep 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: The programme for Government recognises that our official development assistance programme is an essential element of our overall foreign policy. A fortnight ago, Christian Aid Ireland produced research on Ireland's role in facilitating tax avoidance by multinationals in developing countries, with particular reference to a company operating here in a number of locations. The positive impact...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget 2022 Scrutiny (Resumed): Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (30 Sep 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: Apologies have been received from Deputy Nash. Today the committee will engage with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to discuss pre-budget 2022 scrutiny. Members and all in attendance are asked to exercise personal responsibility in protecting themselves and others from the risk of contracting Covid-19. Members are strongly advised to practise good hand hygiene and leave at...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget 2022 Scrutiny (Resumed): Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (30 Sep 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: You have just under a minute.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget 2022 Scrutiny (Resumed): Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (30 Sep 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: Thank you, Deputy Farrell. I call Deputy Durkan.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget 2022 Scrutiny (Resumed): Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (30 Sep 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: You have just under a minute.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget 2022 Scrutiny (Resumed): Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (30 Sep 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: I am afraid the Deputy is out of time.