Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I ask the Deputy Leader for a debate as a matter of urgency in light of the CAMHS report today on child and adolescent mental health services in counties Cork and Kerry, where 46 children have been diagnosed as suffering "significant harm" while attending the services. It is a damning report on the whole issue of the care of our young people who are in a state of significant vulnerability. The review of the care of more than 1,300 children found there was clear evidence that 46 of them suffered significant harm. That is an extraordinary indictment of a service.

What is even more critical is that the HSE did not brief Members of the Oireachtas prior to the publication of the report but afterwards. That is a separate matter, however. The HSE has a duty of care to our young people. I ask that the Deputy Leader bring in the Minister with responsibility as a matter of urgency. It is important that we get clarity and answers for the children, their parents and families.

I also ask that the Deputy Leader facilitate a debate on the whole area of aviation. I raised this matter last week and do so again this week. It is important given that we have changed our rules around Covid-19 that we have a debate on the future of aviation. It is an important matter because the load factors versus the breakdown in terms of cancellations is quite high and worrying. I ask that this be facilitated as a matter of urgency.