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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Research and Training (4 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: 681. To ask the Minister for Health if he will report on the expenditure in Budget 2023, in which funding for counselling psychology training has been provided, the amount of funding that will be allocated to same; the areas in which it will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48431/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (4 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: 682. To ask the Minister for Health if he will report on the expenditure report in Budget 2023, in which there will be a focus for vulnerable groups for mental health, the funding that will be allocated; the areas in which the funding will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48432/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (4 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: 683. To ask the Minister for Health if he will report on the expenditure in Budget 2023, in which there will be a focus additional supports for traveller mental health services, the funding that will be allocated; the areas in which this funding will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48433/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (4 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: 684. To ask the Minister for Health the additional funding in Budget 2023 has been allocated for CAMHS, excluding existing levels of service; the areas in which this funding will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48434/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (4 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: 685. To ask the Minister for Health the additional funding in Budget 2023 that that been allocated for eating disorders, excluding existing levels of service; the areas in which this funding will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48435/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (4 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: 686. To ask the Minister for Health the additional funding in Budget 2023 that has been allocated for primary care psychology, excluding existing levels of service; the areas in which this funding will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48436/22]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (5 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: We have discussed the cost-of-living issue and the increase in the cost of living countless times in the Chamber. I want to bring to the Taoiseach's attention an unexpected new bill that workers in Liffey Valley shopping centre are facing. Later this month, the owners of Liffey Valley plan to introduce paid car parking for customers and staff. Staff will be expected to pay up to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (6 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: 362. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the appointment of the new youth mental health lead, the functions of the role, the responsibility of the role, the salary of the role, the expected starting date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49236/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (6 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: 363. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to emergency departments with mental health difficulties to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49237/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (6 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: 364. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the €10 million in Mental Health Capital funding announced at the health budget press conference; if he will provide an outline of the way this funding will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49238/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (6 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: 365. To ask the Minister for Health the breakdown of the €4 million for improving regulatory compliance in mental health in-patient services in alignment with Mental Health Commission regulations, which was announced in the health budget press conference; the way the funding will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49239/22]

Electricity Costs (Domestic Electricity Accounts) Emergency Measures and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Second Stage (11 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: The cost-of-living crisis is one of the main issues raised in my constituency office every day. The rising cost of energy and the fear that people will not be able to keep the lights on should be a priority for Government. I acknowledge the measures in the Bill in respect of the energy credits to be given over the coming months but my constituents are telling me that, despite these...

Disability Services: Motion [Private Members] (11 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: I want to start by talking about the cost of disability. Enormous extra expenses are faced by people with disabilities that are not covered by social welfare payments. Not all people with disabilities are on social welfare. Many people with disabilities work. People with disabilities are often at a higher risk of poverty. I can testify, as a person and a worker with a disability who...

Community and Voluntary Sector Workers: Motion [Private Members] (12 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: I also thank the Labour Party for the opportunity to speak on this really important issue. Last week, I was a member of the Sinn Féin team that met community employment supervisors in Leinster House. Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael Governments have refused to give any pay increases to these workers for the past 14 years. The starting rate of pay for an assistant community employment...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (11 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: 249. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is a national scheme to register custom-built electrical trikes for road worthiness as in the case of a person (details supplied); if clarity will be given in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50138/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (11 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: 427. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the junior certificate results will be released; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50089/22]

Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Second Stage (12 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: This Bill is timely and welcome. While the Covid-19 restrictions were in place, we saw how those created a greater need for flexible working arrangements. While Covid-19 was and still is an extremely serious issue, the lessons we have learned from it should be key to our future approach to issues around caring, disabilities and equality. This Bill sets out a framework for flexible working...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: I am just back from a wonderful briefing relating to the High Five Boxing Academy for children with additional needs. The briefing was hosted by Deputy Ó Snodaigh and me in the audiovisual room. I ask the Tánaiste to join me in welcoming the children, the parents, and the coaching staff of the High Five Boxing Academy for children with additional needs to the Gallery. This...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (13 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: 32. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the responsibility that her Department has in making changes to the Community Employment Procedures Manual; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50729/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pension Provisions (13 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: 68. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on the right of community employment supervisors to secure pension entitlements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50728/22]