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- Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)
Frances Black: I thank Mr. Kilbride and Dr. Carr-Fanning for the presentation. I now invite Ms Riordan to make her opening remarks on behalf of the Changing Lives Initiative.
- Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)
Frances Black: Thank you. Before I invite members to speak, I apologise to Dr. Morris for calling her by the wrong name. I thank Ms Riordan for her contribution. I will now invite the members of the sub-committee to discuss the matter. I call Deputy Hourigan.
- Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)
Frances Black: Would anybody else like to respond to Deputy Hourigan's previous question?
- Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)
Frances Black: We have been joined by Senator Carrigy. Does he wish to ask a couple of questions?
- Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)
Frances Black: I have a couple of questions myself, if that is okay. I have been writing furiously here. There is so much that I want to learn from the witnesses and soak up today. A lot of the questions, like the one Deputy Ó Murchú just asked, was around finding out what the witnesses would do if they had a magic wand. They have kind of told us that. I wanted to ask specifically about...
- Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)
Frances Black: Of course. If an adult has ADHD characteristics and does not even realise it him or herself, what would the family look out for or what would they see? Is it the same things?
- Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)
Frances Black: That is really positive.
- Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)
Frances Black: Is the Changing Lives Initiatives just with parents of young children or does it involve parents of adults?
- Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)
Frances Black: On the connection between ADHD and addictions, do the witnesses find there is a strong connection between ADHD and alcohol harm, gambling or whatever?
- Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)
Frances Black: I find that fascinating. With my other hat on, I have a charity that looks after family members who have somebody they love with an addiction problem. I do not know an awful lot about ADHD but from what I am hearing today, it sounds like for adult children with addictions, there is some connection with ADHD. It is hard for parents to understand that impact.
- Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)
Frances Black: That is fantastic. I want to get an understanding of ADHD. Is it genetic or can it develop from trauma within the family? If there is addiction in the family or a traumatic incident has happened within the family dynamic, can it come from there or is it totally genetic? Is there any evidence?
- Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)
Frances Black: Deputy Hourigan had to leave but she wanted to ask if there is a model for a programme for employers and, if so, how does this operate in the workplace?
- Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)
Frances Black: Okay. Is it inevitable that someone with ADHD will go on medication? Is it a necessity?
- Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)
Frances Black: What about adults?
- Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)
Frances Black: The treatment aspect, therefore, is extremely important.
- Joint Committee On Health: Services and Supports for People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)
Frances Black: I have learned so much today. I cannot thank the witnesses enough for the phenomenal work they are doing. I am definitely going to educate myself much more about this issue. As the witnesses have really conveyed today, the worry is around people who are undiagnosed, living with stress and anxiety and being unable to socialise. To be honest, it is devastating. The work the organisations...
- Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 May 2023)
Frances Black: I move amendment No. 54: In page 16, line 28, after “applicant” to insert “as soon as is practicable and within 60 days”. Will I speak to all of the amendments now or just to amendment No. 54?
- Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 May 2023)
Frances Black: I welcome the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Deputy O'Gorman. Amendment No. 54 inserts a requirement that if an applicant to the scheme accidentally fails to provide all necessary information in the application, the chief deciding officer must notify the applicant of that fact within 60 days. This amendment is very reasonable. It would be very unfair to...
- Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 May 2023)
Frances Black: I move amendment No. 56: In page 16, line 34, after "practicable" to insert "and within 90 days of receipt of an application and all required information".
- Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 May 2023)
Frances Black: I move amendment No. 57: In page 16, line 34, after "practicable" to insert "and within 120 days of receipt of an application and all required information".