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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)

Pauline Tully: I welcome the Minister of State and her team. I echo what other speakers have said about CAMHS. The frustration I am hearing expressed by families regarding situations where children are sent to a service, and they may have been referred by a CDNT, only to be refused admission and sent back to the CDNT. These children are falling between two stools. The Minister of State spoke about this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)

Pauline Tully: I was informed that the mental health team in the adult unit said this person should not be there and they are inappropriately placed there. They have actually said this. The problem is they will not allow this person to go home even though it is their and their family’s wish. They are insisting that a service be provided that is not there.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)

Pauline Tully: Okay. I thank Dr. Niazi and the Minister of State.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)

Pauline Tully: I wish the Minister a good afternoon. On the summer provision, she indicated that if a school in an area where there is a demand for summer provision is not providing that, an organisation other than a school can do so. Are supports being given to that organisation? It would be quite difficult if it is a charitable organisation, a parent's group or whatever. A point that some parents made...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)

Pauline Tully: If an organisation or majority in an area wants to run it, can they use a school? Will a school be made available in an area? It does not necessarily have to be a special school. Can any school be used?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)

Pauline Tully: Or the premises.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)

Pauline Tully: Yes, I know.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)

Pauline Tully: What about autism spectrum disorder, ASD?

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Schemes (23 May 2023)

Pauline Tully: 98. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on the adequacy of supports for people with disabilities who want to start their own business; if there are any tailored supports specifically for people with disabilities who want to start their own business; if she has any plans to introduce tailored supports specifically for people with disabilities who want to...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (23 May 2023)

Pauline Tully: 126. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the new enhanced State pension provision for people who have been caring for incapacitated dependents for over 20 years, due to be implemented by January 2024, will include retrospective payments for those carers who are currently of pension age but were denied a pension due to the current eligibility criteria; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (23 May 2023)

Pauline Tully: 144. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the recent developments with the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill by the British government during the final day of consideration stage in the House of Lords; if the British government advised the Government of the appointment of chief commissioner to the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (23 May 2023)

Pauline Tully: 798. To ask the Minister for Health the number of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, CAMHS, mental health intellectual disability teams that are currently in operation; the staffing levels within CAMHS mental health intellectual disability teams; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24499/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Disability Inclusive Social Protection: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2023)

Pauline Tully: Apologies have been received from Deputies Michael Moynihan and Cairns and Senator O'Loughlin. The topic of this meeting is disability-inclusive social protection. On behalf of the committee, I extend a warm welcome to Ms Denise Kennedy, assistant secretary, head of HR and corporate affairs, and Mr. Kevin Galligan and Mr. Colm McKiernan, principal officers, Department of Agriculture, Food...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Disability Inclusive Social Protection: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2023)

Pauline Tully: I thank Ms Kennedy. I call Mr. Maher.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Disability Inclusive Social Protection: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2023)

Pauline Tully: I thank Mr. Maher. I call Mr. O'Sullivan now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Disability Inclusive Social Protection: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2023)

Pauline Tully: I thank Mr. Hession. I ask members to adhere to the agenda.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Disability Inclusive Social Protection: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2023)

Pauline Tully: It is means-tested.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Disability Inclusive Social Protection: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2023)

Pauline Tully: That would be means-tested it, would it not?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Disability Inclusive Social Protection: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2023)

Pauline Tully: I will ask a few questions, if that is okay. All the members present have come in at this stage. On housing, I brought up the matter of the national housing strategy for disabled people with the Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy O'Donnell, yesterday. I was assured the implementation plan would be published within a few weeks, which I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Disability Inclusive Social Protection: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2023)

Pauline Tully: That is why I asked whether the Department has set a target of a percentage to start with. When I deal with the local authority in the area where I live, often people have accidents and suddenly the house does not suit their needs. Sometimes, they cannot even be discharged from hospital as a result, which means they are taking up beds. The council has no houses available that suit their...