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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: HSE National Service Plan 2024: Discussion (20 Mar 2024)

Seán Crowe: Brilliant. Has Mr. Gloster any views on the need for a national hearing care plan?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: HSE National Service Plan 2024: Discussion (20 Mar 2024)

Seán Crowe: One of the points Chime made was that there is no overall care plan.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (7 Mar 2024)

Seán Crowe: 339. To ask the Minister for Health the total number of children on a waiting list for their first appointment to CAMHS in the CHO7 area; and the number of those waiting more than six months. [11209/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (7 Mar 2024)

Seán Crowe: 340. To ask the Minister for Health the average length of treatment an individual receives in the CAMHS system. [11210/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (7 Mar 2024)

Seán Crowe: 341. To ask the Minister for Health to outline the referral pathway to the ADHD clinic in the CHO7 area. [11211/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (6 Mar 2024)

Seán Crowe: 80. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of ASD places available in schools in the Dublin southwest area; the number of additional ASD places that have been created for the 2023-2024 academic year; and the number of applications for places received to date for the coming academic year. [10841/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pension Provisions (6 Mar 2024)

Seán Crowe: 126. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if any pensioners lost out between the time of pension increases in January 2024 and the raising of the fuel allowance means threshold some eight weeks later; and if all pensioners were compensated for the loss incurred to them if there was a discrepancy during that time. [11037/24]

Supporting People with Disabilities and Carers: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2024)

Seán Crowe: The biggest concern expressed to me by older carers, but not exclusively, relates to who will look after their loved ones when they are gone. They go to bed worrying about what will happen if something happens to them, and they probably wake up in the morning with the same nagging question. Things may have improved but most of us accept we have a long road to go. A constitutional...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (5 Mar 2024)

Seán Crowe: 315. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware of the serious shortage of teachers at a school (details provided), and that this is exacerbated by the rapidly growing population in the catchment area; whether the school is being prioritised for additional teacher provision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10555/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (5 Mar 2024)

Seán Crowe: 596. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is satisfied with the level of access to the early childhood care and education scheme based on geographical area; how often the Department refresh their list of providers; the measures being put in place to expand access to the scheme in areas experiencing rapid population growth; and if he will make a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Business of Joint Committee (28 Feb 2024)

Seán Crowe: Apologies have been received from Deputies Gino Kenny and Cullinane. The latter Deputy is being replaced by Deputy Tully, who is very welcome. Before we get to the main item on the agenda, minutes of the meetings of the committee on 13, 14 and 20 February have been circulated to members. Are those minutes agreed? Agreed. The meeting will be divided into two sessions. The committee...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Development of a National Hearing Care Plan: Chime (28 Feb 2024)

Seán Crowe: We will commence the committee's consideration of issues relating to the development of a national hearing plan. From Chime, I am pleased to welcome Mr. Mark Byrne, chief executive officer; and Mr. Brendan Lennon, director of advocacy. I will read a note on privilege. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not criticise or make...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Development of a National Hearing Care Plan: Chime (28 Feb 2024)

Seán Crowe: I thank Mr. Byrne. I invite members of the committee to discuss this matter with the witnesses. Senator Seán Kyne will begin.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Development of a National Hearing Care Plan: Chime (28 Feb 2024)

Seán Crowe: Following today’s meeting, the first thing the committee will try to follow up on is the working group.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Development of a National Hearing Care Plan: Chime (28 Feb 2024)

Seán Crowe: We have only touched on many of the issues this morning such as how people lose their hearing. In their opening statement, the witnesses talk about the 300,000 adults. This was from a survey carried out in 2011. Thirteen years later, with the growth in the older population, the figure is probably far higher. The witnesses spoke about how one in five older people have hearing aids....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Development of a National Hearing Care Plan: Chime (28 Feb 2024)

Seán Crowe: Unfortunately, we have run out of time. I really appreciate the witnesses coming in this morning. We have touched on many issues. We did not get into everything. We could have talked about challenges around emergency eye and ear care and how people get into that, but there was not enough time. We will certainly follow up as a committee on some of the issues the witnesses raised this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health Services for People with Epidermolysis Bullosa: Discussion (28 Feb 2024)

Seán Crowe: The committee will now commence its consideration of health services for persons with epidermolysis bullosa, EB. From Debra Ireland, I am pleased to welcome: Dr. Sinéad Hickey, head of advocacy; Ms Deirdre Callis, family support services; and Dr. Rosemarie Watson, board member. I will read the note on privilege. This is a standard thing we read out for witnesses. Witnesses are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health Services for People with Epidermolysis Bullosa: Discussion (28 Feb 2024)

Seán Crowe: Our next esteemed colleague is Senator Hoey who will join us online. Is the Senator on the premises of Leinster House?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health Services for People with Epidermolysis Bullosa: Discussion (28 Feb 2024)

Seán Crowe: As Senator was saying, the first time he came across EB was a number of years ago. The first time I actually heard of it was a long time ago. A cousin of mine was having a significant birthday and he decided that we would all donate or pay in to his party. It was a fundraiser for Debra and he outlined to us that night the nature of this genetic disorder. We all came away having not only...