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Joint Committee On Health: Dual Diagnosis and Mental Health: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: Absolutely. Ms McGillivary and Mr. Williams might be able to answer my next question. On that 90%, the service users who are more likely to be using the Chrysalis Community Drug Project and Sankalpa services, what can we, as legislators, decision-makers and people whose voices are sometimes, although not all the time, heard in here, do to help these services? How do we get their message...

Joint Committee On Health: Dual Diagnosis and Mental Health: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: Yes.

Joint Committee On Health: Dual Diagnosis and Mental Health: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: No.

Joint Committee On Health: Dual Diagnosis and Mental Health: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: I agree with Mr. Williams on that. I will table the questions that he has asked as parliamentary questions and I will get them answered and send them to the witnesses. The witnesses have made some very good points. Mr. Williams's opening statement mentioned that recovery is different for everybody. It is not a straight line. People are up and down and can be anywhere on the road to...

Joint Committee On Health: Dual Diagnosis and Mental Health: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: Yes.

Joint Committee On Health: Dual Diagnosis and Mental Health: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: It is an attraction.

Joint Committee On Health: Dual Diagnosis and Mental Health: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: I thank the Chair. I thought the Chair would bring Deputy Ó Murchú in before me. I like skipping Deputy Ó Murchú, of all people. This meeting has been fascinating. It has been so valuable for me to listen to this. I was talking to the panel privately and I learn by listening. That is why at this meeting I usually stay for the whole lot of it. I usually try and...

Joint Committee On Health: Dual Diagnosis and Mental Health: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: That is because those other services had to be developed.

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (22 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: I too want to talk about the situation in Palestine and the ongoing immoral and illegal landgrab by Israeli settlers. Since 1967, Israel has established approximately 140 settlements on Palestinian land, accommodating more than 500,000 settlers, and groups of settlers have also built scores of other illegal outposts on Palestinian lands. I had the privilege to visit Palestine last year....

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...

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,...

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?

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...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (21 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: 560. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the role his Department is playing in reintroducing the Occupied Territories Bill 2018; if this will be reintroduced given the escalation of violence against Palestinians; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13898/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (21 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: 561. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps his Department is taking in response to the attempts by the Israeli Government to expand into the Occupied Territories in Palestine; the sanctions that can be placed on the State of Israeli if this continues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13899/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (21 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: 732. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her Department's plans to provide a secondary school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13362/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (21 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: 741. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there are plans to establish a secondary school in Newcastle, County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13422/23]