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Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 May 2024)

Mark Ward: The Bill is timely and relevant to HIQA and the HSE. As the Minister of State will be aware, I previously raised the issue of elderly residents being moved from their homes in the Willow and Sycamore units in Cherry Orchard Hospital. To my knowledge, 33 residents have been moved so far and 16 remain in the hospital. Sadly, 19 of these families have since been bereaved. I raise this issue...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Disadvantage (16 May 2024)

Mark Ward: 180. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if funding is available for a secondary school student from a disadvantaged area to access the DBS International Soccer Academy Transition Year Programme 2024-25; if so, the way to apply for this funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22263/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (16 May 2024)

Mark Ward: 231. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason no social worker is employed in the Clondalkin community disability network team; when this position will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22166/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (16 May 2024)

Mark Ward: 233. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of community disability network teams in the Dublin mid-west area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22164/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (16 May 2024)

Mark Ward: 234. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the staffing levels in the Clondalkin community disability network team; the vacant positions; if they have been advertised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22165/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (16 May 2024)

Mark Ward: 250. To ask the Minister for Health if a GP will be employed in the primary care centre on the Boot Road, Clondalkin; when this will be in place; when they will take on new patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22167/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Qualifications (16 May 2024)

Mark Ward: 252. To ask the Minister for Health to explain the rationale behind CORU’s recommendation that observers sit in on psychotherapy sessions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22171/24]

Delivering Universal Healthcare: Statements (15 May 2024)

Mark Ward: The Government is far behind delivering on Sláintecare. Sláintecare's vision is to deliver one universal healthcare service for all, providing the right care in the right place at the right time. You would have to be living under a rock to believe this is actually what is happening on the ground. Tens of thousands of children are waiting for assessments of need, appointments for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (15 May 2024)

Mark Ward: 73. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of people on waiting lists for mental health treatment in Irish prisons in 2024; the average waiting period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21966/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (15 May 2024)

Mark Ward: 78. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the amount spent on anti-psychotic medication for inmates in the Irish Prison Service in 2023, 2022 and 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22073/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (15 May 2024)

Mark Ward: 79. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prescriptions for anti-psychotic medication for inmates in the Irish Prison Service in 2023, 2022 and 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22074/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (15 May 2024)

Mark Ward: 80. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the amount spent on anti-depression and anxiety medication for inmates in the Irish Prison Service in 2023, 2022 and 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22075/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (15 May 2024)

Mark Ward: 81. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prescriptions for anti-depression and anxiety medication for inmates in the Irish Prison Service in 2023, 2022 and 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22076/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (15 May 2024)

Mark Ward: 104. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on the development of the model of care for ADHD in children and young people by the HSE; the timeline for completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21914/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Regulatory Bodies (14 May 2024)

Mark Ward: 654. To ask the Minister for Health the rationale for the threshold level for regulation of psychotherapists through CORU; when regulation of psychotherapy through CORU will be complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21816/24]

Challenges Facing the Childcare and Nursing Home Sectors: Motion [Private Members] (9 May 2024)

Mark Ward: Yesterday, alongside my colleague, Councillor Daithí Doolin, and other public representatives, including Members from both sides of the House, I stood in solidarity with the families of residents of the willow and sycamore units in Cherry Orchard Hospital. The families I met yesterday have called for urgent action to be taken by the CEO of the HSE and the Minister to address their...

Progressing Special Education Provision: Statements (9 May 2024)

Mark Ward: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Sinn Féin is determined to work towards a future where all children get to go to school with their siblings and peers. At the moment, this is simply not happening. I spoke with members of the Clondalkin autism support group this morning. They outlined many of the challenges that children with special educational needs face. They...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (9 May 2024)

Mark Ward: 85. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the Government will recognise the State of Palestine; the work being carried out by the State in the European Union to promote Palestinian statehood. [12763/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (9 May 2024)

Mark Ward: 99. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on when the Government will recognise the State of Palestine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20711/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Community Development Projects (9 May 2024)

Mark Ward: 155. To ask the Minister for Finance if he can clarify if, in a situation where a local authority has awarded a grant to a community centre for works to be carried out, both the local authority and community centre have to pay the relevant contracts tax for the same work project; if not, who is responsible for paying the relevant contracts tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter....