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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Prison Service (11 Jul 2023)

Mark Ward: Mental health and addiction issues are all too common in the prison population. Information I received from the Department of Justice indicates there are 2,259 people in prison waiting up to two and a half years for mental health treatment. What plans are in place to address the long waiting lists for people in prison to access psychology services?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Prison Service (11 Jul 2023)

Mark Ward: There is a high rate of recidivism among people who leave the prison system. Although I agree with the Minister of State that we need to break the cycle, we need to put treatment plans in place for people while they are in prison. Mental health and addiction are always problematic and prominent. It is imperative that people get the help they need while they are in prison. It would lead to...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Prison Service (11 Jul 2023)

Mark Ward: In the context of referrals into psychology, people in prison are suffering from a multitude of conditions, including mood and anxiety disorder, neurotic and stress-related disorders, disorders of personality and behaviour, complex and other post-traumatic stress disorder, self-harm, suicidal behaviour, substance use, eating disorders, psychosis, schizophrenia, addiction, dementia, cognitive...

European Council Meeting: Statements, Questions and Answers (12 Jul 2023)

Mark Ward: Two weeks ago, during the pre-European Council statements, six Opposition Deputies raised the situation in Palestine and in his closing remarks, the Minister of State did not mention Palestine once. He completely ignored six Opposition Deputies. Will he do the same today in his closing remarks? Will he just stick to the script? I just listened to Deputy Haughey. The Government is...

Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Mark Ward: It is very important that we include public consultation in this from the beginning and make a requirement which serves several purposes. It first ensures that people know what the rules are and that they know the law. This is a chance for the people to understand how An Garda operates and for them to feed into consultation. I accept that the Bill states: (i) the Minister; (ii) the...

Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Mark Ward: The Minister herself has said that this legislation is very new. It is new for An Garda, for the public and for ourselves in here. As much awareness as we can get out there - I take the Minister's word on it - and an awareness campaign would be very beneficial for the general public. As Deputy Howlin said, what is the harm in having an information campaign within the legislation.

Situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Statements (13 Jul 2023)

Mark Ward: We have all seen Europe's unified stance against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It shows just how powerful a force Europe can be in the quest for peace, freedom and human rights throughout the world. This has united the European Union in the face of an unjustified war of oppression and tyranny. It is the same force for good, this unwavering support in the face of tyranny, which the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (11 Jul 2023)

Mark Ward: 308. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills what options are available for a person (details supplied) who has applied to schools for a place in an ASD class for their son; the options available to them if they are not accepted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34307/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (11 Jul 2023)

Mark Ward: 838. To ask the Minister for Health the visiting hours policies for Roscommon University Hospital psychiatry services; how this compares to other hospital psychiatry visiting policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34295/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (12 Jul 2023)

Mark Ward: 169. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if cases for naturalisation of a minor are quicker in the event that both parents have become Irish citizens; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35504/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (12 Jul 2023)

Mark Ward: 281. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 118 and 119 of 19 April 2023, for an update on the acquisition of the site for the primary care centre in Collinstown, Clondalkin, Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34749/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Television Licence Fee (13 Jul 2023)

Mark Ward: 76. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of individuals who have been prosecuted for failure to pay their TV licence fee; the average length of sentence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34589/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (13 Jul 2023)

Mark Ward: 539. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of under 25-year-olds within the prison population; the average sentence amongst this age group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35339/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (13 Jul 2023)

Mark Ward: 540. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of offences carried out by under 25-year-olds in the years 2011 to 2022, inclusive, and to-date in 2023; the number of convictions as a result;; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35340/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Youth Services (13 Jul 2023)

Mark Ward: 541. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of young people who were diverted to Garda Youth Diversion Programmes in 2011 to 2022 and to-date in 2023, by county; the number that completed the programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35341/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Youth Services (13 Jul 2023)

Mark Ward: 545. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there are follow-up services for those that have completed a Garda Youth Diversion Programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35345/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Youth Services (13 Jul 2023)

Mark Ward: 546. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the percentage of young people who have completed a Garda Youth Diversion Programme who have reoffended; the outcomes in these cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35346/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Youth Services (13 Jul 2023)

Mark Ward: 542. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the funding allocated to Garda Youth Diversion Programmes in 2011 to 2023, by year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35342/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (13 Jul 2023)

Mark Ward: 543. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the rates of reoffending in the State amongst those who were first sentenced before the age of 25 years; how this compares to other jurisdictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35343/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (13 Jul 2023)

Mark Ward: 544. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the services that are available to those within the prison population to help further their education; the services available to those who are released for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35344/23]