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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (18 Jan 2023)

Mark Ward: 1558. To ask the Minister for Health if each CHO has started conducting exit interviews for staff leaving the service; when these were started in each CHO; the early indicators of the reasons that persons are leaving the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1740/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (18 Jan 2023)

Mark Ward: 1670. To ask the Minister for Health the actions that are being taking to rectify the areas of non-compliance identified by the Mental Health Commission's report (details supplied) into the child and adolescent mental health service in Merlin Park University Hospital, Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2104/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (18 Jan 2023)

Mark Ward: 1672. To ask the Minister for Health , further to Parliamentary Question No. 300 of 14 December 2022, when both workstreams will be completed; when the report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2116/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (18 Jan 2023)

Mark Ward: 1673. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the recruitment of the youth mental health lead as announced in budget 2023; when the role is expected to be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2124/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (18 Jan 2023)

Mark Ward: 1677. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the efficacy of the new standard operating procedures for assessment of needs since 2020; if this has been reviewed; if new standard operating procedures are being considered; if so, if he will outline these; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2149/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (18 Jan 2023)

Mark Ward: 1681. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for assessment of needs, psychology, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and dietetics; the average waiting time for each of these services per CHO in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2168/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (18 Jan 2023)

Mark Ward: 1688. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 602 of 13 December 2022, the cost of accommodating the telemedicine clinic in CHO 4, including the expenses for travel for quarterly appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2188/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reports (18 Jan 2023)

Mark Ward: 1722. To ask the Minister for Health when the report by the Heredity Cancer Model of Care will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2372/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Health and Safety (24 Jan 2023)

Mark Ward: 376. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the Covid guidelines for primary schools, including if it is required to keep windows open; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3353/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (24 Jan 2023)

Mark Ward: 382. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the supports available to those workers who are currently receiving the State pension but are unable to continue working for a short period of time due to medical reasons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2700/23]

Interim Report on Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Statements (26 Jan 2023)

Mark Ward: I acknowledge the Ceann Comhairle, the Sinn Féin whip, Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, the Minister and the Minister of State for agreeing to my request to have this important debate on the agenda today. I begin by thanking Dr. Susan Finnerty and the Mental Health Commission for this report. I welcome to the Gallery representatives from national mental health and children’s...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (25 Jan 2023)

Mark Ward: 190. To ask the Minister for Health if persons (details supplied) will receive the part needed for their wheelchair in the allotted delay period of 11 weeks indicated in a representation made on their behalf; if not, the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3634/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (26 Jan 2023)

Mark Ward: 131. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of people waiting on local authority housing list per local authority; the average waiting time per list; the use of choice-based letting system per local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3426/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Data (26 Jan 2023)

Mark Ward: 171. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the housing budget allocated per local authority; the housing budget not spent by local authorities in each of the years 2017 to 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3425/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (26 Jan 2023)

Mark Ward: 182. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the stage of legislation to regulate the use of electric bikes; if such legislation will be enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3768/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (26 Jan 2023)

Mark Ward: 316. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the mental health crisis de-escalation team in Limerick; the number of positions that are filled; the number of positions that are left to be filled; the expected opening of the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3886/23]

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (31 Jan 2023)

Mark Ward: I note that the European Council expressed its condolences to the family of the Irish soldier, Private Seán Rooney, who lost his life while on a UN operation in Lebanon. It also expressed its sympathy to Private Shane Kearney, who was injured in the incident. I offer the same condolence and sympathy to the families of both men. I did not have an opportunity to do so before today. ...

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Motion [Private Members] (31 Jan 2023)

Mark Ward: I move: That Dáil Éireann: acknowledges: — the commitment, dedication and hard work of staff within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), children's health services and organisations that prioritise the mental health of young people; — the work of the Mental Health Commission in reviewing CAMHS cases, and in publishing the interim report;...

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Motion [Private Members] (31 Jan 2023)

Mark Ward: I also want to acknowledge the Ministers of State, Deputies Rabbitte and Butler, for their time tonight and last week on this serious issue of CAMHS. I will not question their bona fides or interest in mental health but interest is not enough; we need action. I am tired and frustrated and I have listened to all the contributions and there seems to be a lack of action. My frustration is...