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Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Addiction Services: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Frances Black: I will come in here. The discussion today is about the impact of Covid on addiction services. I hear what the Deputy is saying, and while it is a discussion we need and there absolutely needs to be more debate and engagement around the issue, we are veering off the topic for today. We need to bring the issue he raised to the committees on health, mental health and justice. I totally hear...

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Addiction Services: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Frances Black: Deputy Ward has some follow-up questions and we have plenty of time.

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Addiction Services: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Frances Black: Deputy Gould wants to speak here.

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Addiction Services: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Frances Black: Deputy, I think what happened is that it just closed. There is a family addiction support network in the north east that is still working very hard with families. However, as far as I know, it was just closed.

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Addiction Services: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Frances Black: There are two questions there. Witnesses might wish to comment on the impact on families and say a little more about that because it has arisen a great deal today. There is also the issue of there not being enough services available, which is significant as well.

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Addiction Services: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Frances Black: Does anybody else wish to comment?

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Addiction Services: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Frances Black: Does anybody wish to comment on the issue Deputy Gould raised about the lack of services with Keltoi closing down and the impact that might have had on the addiction community? On the lack of services, I am sure each of your organisations is stretched to the limit. Does anybody wish to say a little about that, the waiting lists and whatever is going on for their organisations?

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Addiction Services: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Frances Black: Deputy Buckley wishes to come back in.

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Addiction Services: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Frances Black: Would Ms Leonard like to come in with a response?

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Addiction Services: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Frances Black: I have a few comments I would like to make and a question might arise. We have a little more time. Some of those attending this meeting know that I feel the impact on family members is vital. We require an holistic approach with regard to recovery for family members who have somebody that they love with an alcohol, drug or gambling problem. That is important. Dr. Stephanie Brown, who is...

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Addiction Services: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Frances Black: Does Ms Leonard feel she covered everything she needed to? I am aware I shut her down at the very beginning. Has she any more recommendations or anything else that she wants to highlight? Does she think she has covered everything?

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Addiction Services: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Frances Black: Would Mr. Greaves, Ms Lawless or Ms MacAndrew like to add to that or do they feel they covered everything?

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Addiction Services: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Frances Black: I thank Mr. Greaves. Is there anything Mr. Cooney or Ms Bryans wish to say to finish up?

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Addiction Services: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Frances Black: Thank you all very much. As Cathaoirleach of the Joint Sub-Committee on Mental Health, I say a huge thank you for the wonderful work the witnesses dedicate their lives to doing, particularly through the whole Covid pandemic. They are front-line workers and sometimes they do not get the credit for the amazing work they are doing so on behalf of the committee and of the Houses of the...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021: Motion (6 Oct 2021)

Frances Black: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Chathaoirleach. I welcome the Minister to the Chamber. It is the first time we have been in the Chamber with him, so it is good to see him here. Thankfully, there appears to be a light at the end of what has been a very dark tunnel. I commend the Minister on the work he has done in taking on that role as Minister during a very difficult period in the...

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

Frances Black: I thank the Minister, the Department and the HSE for all their work in the very difficult year and a half that we have all had. They have been very committed to everything that has been happening. I do not doubt the commitment of and the great work the Minister, the Department and the HSE are doing with regard to Sláintecare and a better healthcare system. I just want to go back a...

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

Frances Black: I have no doubt about the commitment and dedication of the Department and the HSE to everything they do, as well as the experience they have. It comes back to the Sláintecare cross-party Oireachtas group and the recommendation that was given around the reform of the HSE and the devolution of power. Is that a recommendation that will not be taken on board? I am only asking about the...

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

Frances Black: The Irish Platform for Patient Organisations, Science and Industry has concerns over the ehealth agenda and its progress under Sláintecare. Could the Minister speak to the developments and the strategy that the Department is implementing to advance ehealth? Does the Department intend to evaluate and review that current strategy?

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

Frances Black: Apologies have been received from Senator Annie Hoey. We hope Senator Dolan will join us at some point. Before we commence, I have one piece of housekeeping to deal with. Are the draft minutes of the joint committee meetings of 14 and 21 September 2021 agreed? Agreed. This morning we will meet with representatives of Samaritans Ireland, who will provide us with an update on access and...

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

Frances Black: I thank the Samaritans very much for giving us a wonderful presentation today. I thank it for all the phenomenal work it does. If it is okay with Deputy Ward, I ask that Deputy Hourigan come in first, because she has to leave early. Is that okay with everybody else? Agreed. I call Deputy Neasa Hourigan from the Green Party.