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

Mark Ward: We can see that. Whenever I go onto my X feed, I see an ad for Gript Media. You can see it on certain kinds of threads. I agree with Ms McDonald. I thank the witnesses. I might contribute again, but I wish to listen to other members first.

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

Mark Ward: When it comes to social media, I have to get my kids to do some of the work. In respect of a solution, there are two lines I would like to tease out a little. In her opening statement, Ms McDonald said, "We need to prevent the amplification of hateful, dangerous and violent content." She also said, "Turning off the recommender system by default would reduce the amplification of content,...

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

Mark Ward: I am sorry to cut across Ms McDonald but can that be done in individual jurisdictions or does it happen across Europe or across the world? Can we in Ireland say we are going to do this?

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

Mark Ward: Most people, myself included, just tick those boxes to keep going.

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

Mark Ward: I thank the Garda representatives for attending. I will touch on the far-right tactics of baiting gardaí into a response and looking for a response. Sometimes when there is a perceived lack of response, that can lead to an escalation of some of the situations we have seen, most notably the Dublin riots and recent events in the Chair’s area in Celbridge where members of An Garda...

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

Mark Ward: I will have to gather my thoughts now. I was on a roll.

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

Mark Ward: That is misinformation and a downright lie. To be serious again, the perceived lack of consequences for actions such as targeting gardaí with fireworks is just not on. That perception can lead to more of these situations and have a snowball effect. Has the Garda learned from this or changed and evolved its tactics for dealing with these more aggressive protests recently? I would not...

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

Mark Ward: I always find it very odd that it is not an offence. I feel it is a real invasion for somebody to go right up into a garda's face with a phone and incite a reaction from the garda. Is it not an offence to do that?

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

Mark Ward: Okay. I have one other point. I mentioned the arson attack when the last group of witnesses was in. It is really reprehensible when that happens. There was a recent arson attack in Crooksling, which is a place I know well. My grandmother passed away in the nursing home there. We have a lot of good memories and sad memories there. I know that a lot of people in the local community have...

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

Mark Ward: I thank the witness.

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (20 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: The EU waste management policy highlights the need to reduce waste and dumping, and to reach our recycling targets. I highlight the campaign led by Sinn Féin councillor and European election candidate Daithí Doolan to bring the bins back into public ownership. Monthly bin charges jumped by 48% last year. Customers are charged for brown bin collections. These price hikes are...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Services (21 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: 76. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are plans to increase the capacity of public buses along the C spine route from Lucan; what measures are being taken to address overcrowded buses at peak times along this route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12767/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Services (21 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: A number of residents from Lucan and Palmerstown have contacted me regarding problems they have experienced along the C spine route. Are there any plans to increase capacity or public buses along the C spine route from Lucan? What measures are being taken to address the overcrowding on buses at peak times along this route? As someone who lives on the route, I can empathise with people who...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Services (21 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: I thank the Minister. I will touch on the increased capacity in a moment. I received a number of emails on behalf of constituents in Clondalkin, Lucan and Palmerstown. One person said they wrote as a concerned resident of Lucan regarding the state of our local bus routes, specifically the C1 and C2 services. The person said that, as I may be aware, the recent increase in population due to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Services (21 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: If I get onto the C spine route at my bus stop, the route is very good and it takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre. There are bus lanes all the way. The problem is that by the time the bus gets to my stop, it is full and passes me by. I would love to be able to use public transport to get in and out of work but I simply cannot rely on the service. I am not alone. There are...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (20 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: 397. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the review of the second tender report for a school (details supplied); when the school can expect to be contacted on this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11856/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Social Welfare Schemes (20 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: 506. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the ongoing supports available for survivors of abuse in industrial schools, reformatories and related institutions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12775/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mother and Baby Homes (20 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: 1176. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when applications for the mother and baby institutions payment scheme are open, if an individual will be able to apply if they are residing abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12651/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (20 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: 1218. To ask the Minister for Health the admission criteria for Linn Dara; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11554/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (20 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: 1219. To ask the Minister for Health the number of young people that were admitted to Linn Dara from 2020 to present; the percentage of these who were from outside the catchment area, by year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11555/24]