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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Mental Health Services: Discussion (22 Sep 2021)

Aisling Dolan: To reduce waiting lists and ensure people are able to engage with a healthcare professional we have to look at what types of technology and innovation we can use to reach out and make sure there is contact. There are a lot of online website resources, such as mymind.org, which is doing online counselling sessions. There is also the 50808 number for text messages for anyone going through a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Mental Health Services: Discussion (22 Sep 2021)

Aisling Dolan: Regarding the psychiatry of later life, more robotics are being used when it comes to engaging with people with dementia and enabling them to be more creative and engage their creative sides. Even songs and similar approaches are used to engage with people. Where we may be short on resources, especially, we must find ways that enable one-to-one engagement and particularly with older people....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Mental Health Services: Discussion (22 Sep 2021)

Aisling Dolan: Very good.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Mental Health Services: Discussion (22 Sep 2021)

Aisling Dolan: I thank Ms Coyle. There was also a great deal of information on the organisation’s website under the heading of "Innovation". I thought that was excellent and well done.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Sep 2021)

Aisling Dolan: Is it not great to be back? The feeling of excitement is returning again as we are back on our first day. As I am sure the Leader will agree, it is great to be back in our rightful home here in the Seanad Chamber. I hope all Members were able to take a few days holiday for a restful break with family and friends. Congratulations again to Senator Moynihan on her phenomenal news. I think...

Seanad: Bullying and Sexual Harassment in Third Level Institutions: Motion (21 Sep 2021)

Aisling Dolan: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Harris, and thank Senator Lynn Ruane for bringing this to us today. It is such an important topic. It is also important that women can speak freely about their experiences, as Senator McGreehan has just demonstrated. I thank her for that. This motion concerns bullying and sexual harassment at third level, which is incredible when we think about it. These...

Seanad: EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Motion (21 Sep 2021)

Aisling Dolan: When is it proposed to sit again?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Reopening of Schools, Cork Life Centre, School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health: Discussion. (21 Sep 2021)

Aisling Dolan: My apologies. We had a motion in the Seanad and I had to step away for part of the meeting. I welcome the Minister and the Minister of State. It is wonderful to hear about the extra supports being put in place, especially CLASS. It is a great acronym. That is €50 million for additional teaching supports. I apologise, as the Minister or Minister of State may have already...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Reopening of Schools, Cork Life Centre, School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health: Discussion. (21 Sep 2021)

Aisling Dolan: I thank the Minister of State. It has been crucial. As she will be aware, the number of special schools in the country is very low, at perhaps 150. It is crucial, therefore, that we support them. I thank her for all her efforts in that area. Some schools will be delighted by the policies the Government is bringing forward in respect of reduced timetables in order that they will be better...

Joint Committee On Health: Mental Health Services: HSE (21 Sep 2021)

Aisling Dolan: I appreciate the opportunity to speak on this issue. My colleague, Deputy Stanton, who is from the Midleton area, is also on this call. He will also be speaking directly on this issue. I thank Mr. Fitzgerald, from Cork Kerry community healthcare for being with us. I understand that we have Jim Ryan, who oversees mental health services in the HSE, with us also. Is that correct? There...

Joint Committee On Health: Mental Health Services: HSE (21 Sep 2021)

Aisling Dolan: I thank Dr. O'Brien for her response. Do I have time to ask another question?

Joint Committee On Health: Mental Health Services: HSE (21 Sep 2021)

Aisling Dolan: I wish to ask Dr. O'Brien about the issue of HSE recruitment, which arose when I spoke to the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, last week. In terms of resources to support, in this instance, the 19 residents in the Owenacurra centre, how is the recruitment process of psychiatrist or assistant psychiatrist positions in Dr. O'Brien's community healthcare organisation area going? Of the...

Joint Committee On Health: Mental Health Services: HSE (21 Sep 2021)

Aisling Dolan: I thank Dr. O'Brien for her response. I also thank Mr. Fitzgerald. It is crucial we monitor the progress of these residents, particularly in this period of transition, which will have an impact on their well-being if their mental health is not managed in a very strong way. It has already had a significant impact on their families and loved ones in giving rise to high levels of worry,...

Joint Committee On Health: Impacts of Covid-19 on Mental Health Services: Discussion (14 Sep 2021)

Aisling Dolan: Thank you, a Chathaoirligh. I am in Leinster House. I welcome the Minister of State. It is great to have her present and to meet all my colleagues in this session. I thank the other members for their excellent questions and the follow-up on the mental health report. I also welcome the representatives from the HSE. It is really important we get this engagement with the Department, the HSE...

Joint Committee On Health: Impacts of Covid-19 on Mental Health Services: Discussion (14 Sep 2021)

Aisling Dolan: I apologise. Would the Minister of State like to come in? I think she may be on mute. I might come in with a final few questions.

Joint Committee On Health: Impacts of Covid-19 on Mental Health Services: Discussion (14 Sep 2021)

Aisling Dolan: I thank the Minister of State for that. I have a couple of other questions. I compliment the Minister of State on her green ribbon. September is green ribbon month for mental health and a number of events are planned. Perhaps the Minister of State could mention one or two of them. I am aware of an event on exclusion next week. I have a number of questions which might be more...

Joint Committee On Health: Impacts of Covid-19 on Mental Health Services: Discussion (14 Sep 2021)

Aisling Dolan: Yes. It was really just to understand the ehealth budget. I am sure it has been dedicated to many areas, but what mental health projects are under consideration to support the Minister of State's area of responsibility in delivering what is required over the next while?

Joint Committee On Health: Impacts of Covid-19 on Mental Health Services: Discussion (14 Sep 2021)

Aisling Dolan: I thank the Minister of State, including for mentioning men's sheds. There is an excellent one in Ballaghaderreen and Mr. Pat Towey is an advocate. The Minister of State referred to areas opening up. Day services are crucial social services in communities and smaller towns. They give respite. Many older people are looking to come back and link in with their local social services again...

Joint Committee On Health: Impacts of Covid-19 on Mental Health Services: Discussion (14 Sep 2021)

Aisling Dolan: There is loneliness and isolation. Sometimes, issues like this come down to a question of funding. I thank the Minister of State for her time.

Joint Committee On Health: Impacts of Covid-19 on Mental Health Services: Discussion (14 Sep 2021)

Aisling Dolan: Excellent.