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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (29 Nov 2022)

Mark Ward: 579. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the policy for family members to provide clothes to persons in prison; if they can be hand-delivered; if there will be any changes in this policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59105/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reports (29 Nov 2022)

Mark Ward: 669. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update when the report on the audit into CAMHS by the HSE will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59032/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reports (29 Nov 2022)

Mark Ward: 670. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update when the report on the audit into CAMHS by the Mental Health Commission will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59033/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (29 Nov 2022)

Mark Ward: 697. To ask the Minister for Health if new development funding for mental health will be released by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in order that funding can be used for new clinical programmes in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59321/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (30 Nov 2022)

Mark Ward: 117. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a permanent site planning application for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59794/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (1 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: 356. To ask the Minister for Health the options that are available to a person whose general practitioner does not provide smear tests; if the HSE keeps a list of general practitioners that offer the service; the frequency with which this list is updated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60006/22]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Supports for Parents of Children in Foster Care: Discussion (29 Nov 2022)

Mark Ward: I thank the witnesses for this interesting and informative discussion. It gives a balance in the context of previous discussions the committee has had about foster carers. It is interesting and important to hear the perspective of the parents of children in foster care and the challenges they face. I thank the witnesses for that and I thank other members of the committee for their...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Supports for Parents of Children in Foster Care: Discussion (29 Nov 2022)

Mark Ward: Reference was made to the individual response; my concern is that it could be lost. Ms McCarthy mentioned research. Evidenced-based research is going to be invaluable in making the systemic changes that were mentioned. Has there been collaboration between the witnesses or other agencies as regards collecting that data and evidence in order that we can prove that this new model could make...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Supports for Parents of Children in Foster Care: Discussion (29 Nov 2022)

Mark Ward: I spoke about foster carers previously. I take my hat off to them for the invaluable work they do. However, this initiative relates to a different type of foster care. It is hugely challenging for a carer to care for a parent and a child, to find their role in that and where the boundaries are, and to know when to intervene and how to help. As part of the research that is being...

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (6 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: Problem gambling is a big issue in Ireland and in my community. When I was growing up, my area was an area of disadvantage. It did not have any community infrastructure whatsoever. One of the first things that went into it was a pub and the next thing was a bookies, which squeezed the life and the money out of my community. These things need to be looked at. I have worked in addiction...

Teacher Shortages: Motion [Private Members] (7 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: During the recess, both myself and my constituency colleague, Deputy Eoin Ó Broin, took on the task of writing to every school in Dublin Mid-West to request that we meet them. The purpose was to find out directly from the schools the challenges they face. We met representatives of approximately 25 schools. The schools have several common issues, one of which is the shortage of...

Patient Safety (Notifiable Patient Safety Incidents) Bill 2019: Report Stage (7 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: I never met Vicky Phelan but like most of the nation, I felt like I knew her. Those who listened to her or watched her could not help but be struck by her honesty, courage and dedication. She had the courage to fight - the bravest courage of all - for those who would, ultimately, come after her. I listened to other speakers who knew Vicky Phelan. Deputy Kelly said this Bill does not pass...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (7 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: 158. To ask the Minister for Health if genetic counsellors will be recognised as a profession in Ireland; when accredited training for genetic counselling will begin in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61279/22]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Mental Health Services (8 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: 5. To ask the Minister for Health the terms of reference and timeframe for the Mental Health Commission review into child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS; if he will outline the concerns raised by the Mental Health Commission with the HSE and the nature of those concerns; if he will outline the HSE's response to those concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Mental Health Services (8 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: The Mental Health Commission is carrying out a review of CAMHS after major concerns were raised in the Maskey report on children who were subjected to significant harm in south Kerry. Could the Minister outline what concerns have been raised by the commission in the review? When were they raised with the HSE? What was the nature of these concerns and what was the Government's response to them?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Mental Health Services (8 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: I am extremely troubled to find out that the concerns escalated by the Mental Health Commission to the HSE have not been conveyed to the Minister of State. This is extremely worrying. We are having these reviews because 240 children were placed at risk of significant harm and 46 children and young people experienced significant harm, including weight gain, sedation, elevated blood pressure...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Mental Health Services (8 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: I acknowledge the Minister of State's response to the Maskey report and how quickly she acted. I also acknowledge that three reviews are being done by the HSE and one by the Mental Health Commission. It is very welcome to have these reviews done. We must remember, however, that before these additional concerns were escalated, there were red flags all over CAMHS. The Linn Dara CAMHS...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: 341. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the supports available for fuel allowance applicants who are marginally over the qualifying limit; if exceptions can be made for these people; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60219/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (6 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: 342. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if individuals who qualify for the living alone allowance can be considered for the fuel allowance if they are over the qualifying limit by the amount received in their living alone allowance; if exceptions can be made in these cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60220/22]

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

Mark Ward: 591. To ask the Minister for Health the number of mental health peer support workers to be recruited by CHO area including trainee staff; the current number of peer support workers employed by the HSE by CHO area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60424/22]