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

Mark Ward: 155. To ask the Minister for Health the number of young people referred to CAMHS by CHO area in 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; the number of referrals accepted and refused; the reasons for refusal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19614/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (26 Apr 2023)

Mark Ward: 159. To ask the Minister for Health if the Government has plans to introduce a new income threshold to qualify for the GP visit card; what this threshold will be; when this will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19633/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (27 Apr 2023)

Mark Ward: Last year, the Tánaiste launched a DEIS connect programme in my old school, St. Kevin's Community College. The DEIS connect programme aims to bridge the digital divide in disadvantaged communities. The Tánaiste will agree this was a wonderful initiative he launched. However, South Dublin County Council is ignoring that there are digital divides in some disadvantaged communities....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (27 Apr 2023)

Mark Ward: 255. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 361 of 28 March 2023, the school in the Dublin mid-west area that has had one new special class at post-primary level approved for the 2023-2024 school year; the schools in this area that have engaged with the NCSE to establish a special class; if she will provide an update on their engagements to date;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (27 Apr 2023)

Mark Ward: 355. To ask the Minister for Health if a pilot outpatient ARFID service or feeding clinic, similar to the one established in England in 2019, is being considered by his Department and the HSE; what has been learned from this pilot; what is being applied here as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20009/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Assisted Human Reproduction (25 Apr 2023)

Mark Ward: 461. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the plans the Government has to introduce paid leave for people going through IVF treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19176/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mother and Baby Homes (25 Apr 2023)

Mark Ward: 466. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when he expects the first person who was a child in the Mother and Baby Homes to receive redress under the new scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19050/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Fines Administration (4 May 2023)

Mark Ward: 5. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details of the fines for service failures over the past two years for Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead; and the reasons and rationale for deciding these fines. [20734/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Fines Administration (4 May 2023)

Mark Ward: According to information I have received from the NTA, almost €4 million in fines were incurred in 2021 and 2022 by Dublin Bus and the private operator Go-Ahead. Will the Minister provide the details of and rationale for these fines for service failures over the past two years? Will he put his response in the context of this morning's news of Greenpeace saying that Dublin has the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Fines Administration (4 May 2023)

Mark Ward: I thank the Minister for his response. I will have to compare the information I received from the NTA with what he just said. In 2022, more than €2.85 million in fines were incurred by Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead - €1.642 million for Dublin Bus and €1.212 million for Go-Ahead. In 2021, their total €1.134 million in fines comprised €697,000 for Dublin Bus and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Fines Administration (4 May 2023)

Mark Ward: I understand the issue with drivers, but there is also a difference in parity between drivers at Dublin Bus and drivers at Go-Ahead. The latter do not have contracts or conditions as good as the former and Go-Ahead is not as attractive a workplace as Dublin Bus. This is an issue with the private provider. Go-Ahead operates the 76, 18, L51 and L52 routes in Clondalkin, Palmerstown and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (4 May 2023)

Mark Ward: 57. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the next phase of BusConnects in Dublin mid west; the improvements that are planned; and when they will be implemented. [20735/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Travel Documents (4 May 2023)

Mark Ward: 91. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if people on a cultural exchange from Palestine to Ireland will need additional documentation when travelling from Dublin to Belfast; to outline the additional documentation that will be needed including costs that may apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20919/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (3 May 2023)

Mark Ward: 334. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide a definite timeframe for when a community neuro-rehabilitation team will be established in HSE area CHO 7; when recruitment will begin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20269/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (3 May 2023)

Mark Ward: 451. To ask the Minister for Health the funding and supports available to the charity organisation (details supplied) to fund salaries; the application process for these supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20598/23]

Europe Day: Statements (9 May 2023)

Mark Ward: Historically, the EU has been a catalyst for much good in Ireland in terms of equality, workers’ rights, environmental standards and the rights of women. While there is much good in the EU, there is criticism that the EU has strayed from the original vision of a community of nations working in partnership and solidarity for the greater well-being of all citizens. With the EU moving...

Food Costs and High Grocery Bills: Motion [Private Members] (9 May 2023)

Mark Ward: I begin by thanking my colleague Deputy Louise O'Reilly for the work she did on this motion. I also wish the Minister of State all the best in his new role and more importantly I hope he will take a hardline approach in his meeting with retailers during the week. The Government is out of touch with the struggles of ordinary workers and families. I will explain why. I will talk about...