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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: I join Deputy Higgins in calling for a new extension and the refurbishment of the existing building in Lucan Community College. I have to point out to the Deputy that you are in a party of Government that has been in government for the past 13 years, that has seen the list that goes on and on and the failures-----

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: -----in our communities, where we have seen ten or 12 schools that have been left behind. I would like to know when Lucan Community College is going to get this extension. When will the contractor be confirmed for approval? This long delay may need the tender process to go on longer. The people in the Dublin Mid-West constituency have been let down by the Tánaiste's Government and by...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: -----over successive terms. We are waiting 13 years for this to happen. We need to see the educational needs of Dublin Mid-West met.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: That is the issue.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (7 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: 272. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when applying domiciliary care allowance for a child if a diagnosis is required (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11278/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (7 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: 273. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to provide the qualifying criteria for an applicant for domiciliary care allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11290/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (7 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: 347. To ask the Minister for Health if he has the statutory powers under Section 34 of the Mental Health Act 2001 to regulate CAMHS; if he will do so as it is the primary recommendation made by the Mental Health Commission in its report on CAMHS; why he has not done so to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11235/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (7 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: 348. To ask the Minister for Health the number of individuals that have been seen by the national clinical care programme for self-harm and suicide related ideation by year since it was established; the number of individuals that received a follow up appointment after being discharged for the same time period; the services offered to these individuals; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (7 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: 353. To ask the Minister for Health for a timeframe for the fully domestic provision of gender and sexual health services which are in line with international best practice and based on informed consent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11273/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (7 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: 424. To ask the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses in the Lucan area; if developmental checks are being offered to newborns in the area for the appropriate month milestones; what options are available to parents if their children are not offered appointments due to staff shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11444/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (7 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: 425. To ask the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses in the Clondalkin area; if developmental checks are being offered to newborns in the area for the appropriate month milestones; what options are available to parents if their children are not to be offered appointments due to staff shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11445/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (7 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: 426. To ask the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses in the Rathcoole area; if developmental checks are being offered to newborns in the area for the appropriate month milestones; what options are available to parents if their children are not to be offered appointments due to staff shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11446/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (7 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: 427. To ask the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses in the Newcastle area; if developmental checks are being offered to newborns in the area for the appropriate month milestones; what options are available to parents if their children are not to be offered appointments due to staff shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11447/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (7 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: 428. To ask the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses in the Palmerstown area; if developmental checks are being offered to newborns in the area for the appropriate month milestones; what options are available to parents if their children are not to be offered appointments due to staff shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11448/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (7 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: 429. To ask the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses in the Brittas area; if developmental checks are being offered to newborns in the area for the appropriate month milestones; what options are available to parents if their children are not to be offered appointments due to staff shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11449/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (7 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: 430. To ask the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses in the Saggart area; if developmental checks are being offered to newborns in the area for the appropriate month milestones; what options are available to parents if their children are not be offered appointments due to staff shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11450/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: Our meeting always starts at 5.30 p.m.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: No, I am okay. I read the opening statements before coming to the meeting. They contain a fair amount on the role of social media. I thank the witnesses for attending. As politicians, when we try to dispel misinformation, we find it difficult. For example, if I wanted to pay for something to be relayed on Facebook or another Meta platform further than is usually the case, I would have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: Even when people report issues, they do not get any feedback. I have often reported posts. There was misinformation involved in the arson attack at Crooksling. It is a place I know well. My grandmother died there. She was in that nursing home for a long time and was looked after very well. When the misinformation started being spread, I tried to combat it on social media. One reports...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: Okay.