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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry (6 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: 725. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if funding for Horse Racing Ireland can be allocated to urban horse rearing projects such as an equine club (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60839/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (8 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: 26. To ask the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses in CHO 7; the number of vacant positions for public health nurses in CHO 7; the current recruitment process in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61273/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (8 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: 71. To ask the Minister for Health the number of community disability network teams in Dublin Mid-West; the staffing levels per team; the location of each team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61274/22]

Joint Committee On Health: People Detained in Secure Forensic Mental Health Facilities: Discussion (6 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: I thank the Chairman for allowing me to speak first. I apologise to the witnesses as I cannot stay for the entire meeting, and I usually do, as I must go somewhere else later. I thank the IPRT and the University of Galway for carrying out this report. As Ms Joyce has said, the report highlights that individuals are being let down at each stage of being detained in the CMH. At the very...

Joint Committee On Health: People Detained in Secure Forensic Mental Health Facilities: Discussion (6 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: I have two questions related to the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Act and advance healthcare directives, AHDs. In terms of the new Act that went through the Seanad last week, how does it affect people detained in the CMH? Has the Act improved their basic human rights? I am interested in hearing what Professor Flynn thinks about the matter.

Joint Committee On Health: People Detained in Secure Forensic Mental Health Facilities: Discussion (6 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: That seems odd. We live in a society in which data is key. Most of our policies are based on evidence, which is the best way to do things. I find it bizarre that no data on people detained in the CMH are obtainable. Is there any reason for that? It is the first I have heard of it. Is there any rationale behind it?

Joint Committee On Health: People Detained in Secure Forensic Mental Health Facilities: Discussion (6 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: I thank the Chair and thank all the witnesses as well for that report.

Joint Committee On Health: People Detained in Secure Forensic Mental Health Facilities: Discussion (6 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: I am sorry to cut across Ms Joyce but is her point on prisons in general, the Central Mental Hospital or the entire judicial system?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (14 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: Earlier this year I had the proceeds of crime Bill pass Second Stage, which would see money seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau, CAB, put back into disadvantaged communities. The Government copied part of this Bill and introduced the community safety innovation fund. They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery but not in this case. Most of the money seized by CAB has been ripped...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (13 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: 200. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if persons with dementia and or their families, carers and so on are eligible for the parking permit to allow them to park in disabled parking spaces in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62270/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (13 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: 511. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if data are collected on the number of persons who have mental ill-health, addiction issues or disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, within the prison system and the Central Mental Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61983/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (13 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: 521. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the criteria for eligibility for the social inclusion fund established in the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022; if a person (details supplied) would qualify; if he will outline the application process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62246/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Schemes (13 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: 522. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applications for the community safety innovation fund that came from Dublin Mid-West; the number that were successful; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62271/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (13 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: 571. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the transfer of the Central Mental Hospital to Portrane; when this will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61827/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (13 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: 572. To ask the Minister for Health if a report (details supplied) has been received by his Department; if the recommendations have been received; the effort that is being made to implement these findings ahead of the move of the Central Mental Hospital to Portrane; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61828/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (13 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: 602. To ask the Minister for Health the number of young persons in CAMHS who are being treated online in a different country; the countries in which they are being treated; the way that this consultation was arranged; the length of time that this practice has existed; when these young persons will be treated by a doctor based in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61985/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Bodies (14 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: 185. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will review applications regarding the panel established to the Autism Innovation Strategy Oversight and Advisory Group; the persons or bodies that were members of the panel established by his Department; the terms of reference for deciding the person or body chosen for the panel; if this process is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (14 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: 244. To ask the Minister for Health if he will clarify that the cost of cariban, the treatment for hyperemesis gravidarum, can only be reimbursed if prescribed by a consultant; if reimbursement can also be given if prescribed by the person’s GP; if this is not the case, if it can be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62378/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (14 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: 299. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the reopening of inpatient CAMHS beds in a facility (details supplied); the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62775/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (14 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: 300. To ask the Minister for Health when CAMHS is to be extended to 25-year-olds as per Sharing the Vision; the additional staff and training required for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62776/22]