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Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (2 Jun 2022)

Brian Stanley: I propose that we agree to publish the letter without the amount. Is everybody happy? That is good. The next item is correspondence from and related to private individuals and any other correspondence. The first such item is No. 1263 C, dated 24 May. It is from an individual who has corresponded with the committee regarding social welfare appeals. The correspondent asks if the...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (2 Jun 2022)

Brian Stanley: We have An Bord Pleanála on 14 July. That leaves the 30 June and 7 July vacant. I propose that we bring in the Central Bank regarding the insurance compensation scheme, credit unions and any other issues members may wish to raise this side of the recess, if members are agreeable to that.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (2 Jun 2022)

Brian Stanley: Is the Department available? We have not contacted it yet. We can bring in the Department of Foreign Affairs on 30 June and the Central Bank on 7 July. In the context of the Department of Foreign Affairs, I know passports are the hot issue at the moment, but are there other issues members want included on the agenda for that meeting? They may wish to think about that.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (2 Jun 2022)

Brian Stanley: Okay. We will meet the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board on 16 June and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage on 23 June. On 30 June, we will meet the Department of Foreign Affairs to discuss passports, embassies and any other issues members wish to raise. On 7 July, we will have the Central Bank to discuss the insurance compensation scheme, credit unions...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (2 Jun 2022)

Brian Stanley: 392. To ask the Minister for Health the details of the Covid-19 injury compensation scheme, in particular the commencement date remit and the procedures for applicants to follow. [28715/22]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (1 Jun 2022)

Brian Stanley: With regard to the information on Erkina House's closure, it had nearly happened without anyone knowing, including local Deputies and the Minister of State. I will deal with the line about Erkina House having limited access to community services and public transport. There is a Local Link bus. Residents do not go far. Normally, there is transport from within the facility. I outlined the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (1 Jun 2022)

Brian Stanley: I welcome the opportunity to address this issue with the Minister of State. The news of the planned closure of Erkina House came as a bombshell to the 12 residents, the staff and the local community. The facility is entering its 26th year of successful operation. It has been accepted by the local community right from the outset. The facility has demonstrated a stand-out, best practice way...

Food Price Rises: Motion [Private Members] (31 May 2022)

Brian Stanley: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion. The cost of living crisis is causing serious financial hardship for ordinary families and workers. Some of this is beyond the control of the Government but some of it is not and this evening, Sinn Féin is proposing one solution that would provide some relief and a much-needed break. In response to the most recent surge in the costs in...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 38 - Health (Resumed)
Health Service Executive: Financial Statements 2020 (26 May 2022)

Brian Stanley: I welcome everyone to the meeting. No apologies have been received. Please note that in order to limit the risk of spreading Covid-19, the service encourages all members, visitors and witnesses to continue to wear face masks when moving around the campus or when in close proximity to others, be respectful of other people's physical space and adhere to public health advice. Members of the...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 38 - Health (Resumed)
Health Service Executive: Financial Statements 2020 (26 May 2022)

Brian Stanley: I thank Mr. Watt. I welcome Mr. Reid back to the committee and he has five minutes.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 38 - Health (Resumed)
Health Service Executive: Financial Statements 2020 (26 May 2022)

Brian Stanley: I thank Mr. Reid. Before we get into the meeting proper I ask him to address the news that we got yesterday. It was stated in a reply to a parliamentary question yesterday that the average waiting time in accident and emergency units is 14 hours for people over 75 years and in other cases they must wait over 21 hours. The HSE receives a substantial amount of funding. As I have said to...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 38 - Health (Resumed)
Health Service Executive: Financial Statements 2020 (26 May 2022)

Brian Stanley: I accept that, yes.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 38 - Health (Resumed)
Health Service Executive: Financial Statements 2020 (26 May 2022)

Brian Stanley: We are only halfway through the year. What will the HSE do in the next three months of June, July and August, and before we get into the winter period, to remedy this sad situation in accident and emergency units that are well funded?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 38 - Health (Resumed)
Health Service Executive: Financial Statements 2020 (26 May 2022)

Brian Stanley: We ask that the HSE give this absolute priority and to knock heads together on it. I also understand, although I do not know much about it, that a system has been put in place in St. Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny-----

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 38 - Health (Resumed)
Health Service Executive: Financial Statements 2020 (26 May 2022)

Brian Stanley: It is working fairly well. I ask that perhaps the learning from that might be replicated throughout the country.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 38 - Health (Resumed)
Health Service Executive: Financial Statements 2020 (26 May 2022)

Brian Stanley: Deputy, I ask you to treat the witnesses with respect.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 38 - Health (Resumed)
Health Service Executive: Financial Statements 2020 (26 May 2022)

Brian Stanley: No, by all means the Deputy is entitled to engage in robust questioning. Continue, please.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 38 - Health (Resumed)
Health Service Executive: Financial Statements 2020 (26 May 2022)

Brian Stanley: This home care issue is a particular concern, but would it be helpful if we got a brief outline of what hours are being provided and by how much it is falling short?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 38 - Health (Resumed)
Health Service Executive: Financial Statements 2020 (26 May 2022)

Brian Stanley: The Deputy has one minute left.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 38 - Health (Resumed)
Health Service Executive: Financial Statements 2020 (26 May 2022)

Brian Stanley: In fairness to Deputy Verona Murphy, she raised two issues. Regarding the CAMHS teams, we all know there are gaps in the system. I saw the figures recently. I know it is not possible to flick a light switch and fix the problems in this context, but in a few sentences will either Mr. Watt or Mr. Reid outline, for the benefit of the Deputy and the other members of the committee, what is...