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Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (30 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: 345. To ask the Minister for Health the number of CAMHS teams nationally; the target number of CAMHS teams by the HSE; the timeline for their rollout; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16024/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (30 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: 346. To ask the Minister for Health the number of community mental health teams nationally; the breakdown of staffing by WTE; the operational costs for each team; the intended expansion of professions within a team under Sharing the Vision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16025/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Labour Court (28 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: 170. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the new rate of pay of €12.90 per hour for security guards proposed by the Labour Court has taken effect; when this took effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15351/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (28 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: 361. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there are any plans to establish ASD Units in secondary schools in Newcastle, Rathcoole or Saggart, County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14655/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (28 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: 624. To ask the Minister for Health the number of women waiting for an appointment for the endometriosis clinic in the Coombe Hospital; the average waiting time at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14706/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (28 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: 626. To ask the Minister for Health if the mother-and-baby inpatient perinatal mental health unit will be in place in Q4 of 2024, as outlined in Sharing the Vision; if a site has been chosen; when it is expected to open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14709/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (28 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: 627. To ask the Minister for Health if the HSE has made accommodation for the provision of a new 10-bed impatient adult eating disorder service; if a location has been found; when it will open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14710/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (28 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: 628. To ask the Minister for Health the progress to date on securing accommodation for the 3 priority areas of Limerick, Galway and Cork for perinatal services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14711/23]

Safe Staffing Levels in Hospitals: Statements (23 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: It will be no surprise to the Minister of State that I will talk about children's mental health, the crisis in children's mental health services and the false promises made by the Government. In May 2022, 11 crucial CAMHS beds were closed in Linn Dara. The Minister of State with responsibility for mental health and the then Taoiseach said that they would be reopened in September 2022. We...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: The last time I spoke on this, I called on the Government to establish a full statutory inquiry into the allegations of abuse, harassment and sexual harassment. I said at the time that the proposal to hold a review was far short of what was needed and that a full statutory inquiry was needed. I also called for re-engagement with all stakeholders including the representatives of the Women of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: Will there be a statutory inquiry?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: 6. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the report carried out by the independent review group into allegations made by a group (details supplied); when this will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14199/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: I wish to ask the Tánaiste, in this role as Minister for Defence, about the review carried out by the independent review group into the very serious allegations made by the Women of Honour. Has the Tánaiste seen the report? When will it be published?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: I will put on the record that I am the son of a retired Defence Forces man. My father was in the Army for 25 years. I will point out all the hard work he and his comrades did, some of whom are in today. Retired United Nations veterans will be coming in this afternoon to visit the House. I extend my admiration and support to the Women of Honour group and all the survivors who came forward,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: 52. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the actions that he is taking to improve pay and conditions for members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14200/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (23 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: 89. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her views on mental health support teams that operate in some schools in England (details supplied); if she has considered rolling out a similar system in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14197/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (23 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: 124. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the action her Department is taking to ensure a project in a school in Rathcoole (details supplied) is delivered at the earliest opportunity given the many delays already faced and the pressing need for increased capacity to cater for secondary school students in the Newcastle and Rathcoole areas; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (23 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: 341. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the HSE did not alert the families of patients assessed by an individual (details supplied); if the HSE had serious concerns with the individual's qualifications; when the concerns that the HSE had with the individual's qualifications were first noted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14412/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (23 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: 342. To ask the Minister for Health if patients assessed by an individual (details supplied) named in a television programme will have to be reassessed; if their access to services will be affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14413/23]

Health (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (22 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: Sinn Féin will be supporting this Bill. There should be no restrictions or deterrents for people accessing healthcare. Sinn Féin has long campaigned for the abolition of inpatient charges so it is very welcome to see that this is finally happening. The €80 charge a day has been a barrier for people presenting to hospitals. There are so many individuals and families who...