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Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Dec 2021)

Mark Ward: Sinn Féin is clear in its support for good quality, affordable and well-planned homes. We support this Bill, despite some of its flaws, as it repeals the SHD legislation. The legislation was undemocratic and undermined democratically agreed local, city and county development plans. It also reduced public participation and led to an increase in legal challenges. It was yet another...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Services (1 Dec 2021)

Mark Ward: 131. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if there have been developments, additional supports or funding provided to an organisation (details supplied) following the publication of a report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59155/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Child Poverty (3 Dec 2021)

Mark Ward: 24. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the measures being put in place to combat child poverty. [58935/21]

Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Second Stage (3 Dec 2021)

Mark Ward: I wish to put on the record that I support public health measures and advice. Sinn Féin has been consistent in our approach on Covid and public health. I also commend the public on how they have carried themselves right throughout this pandemic and how they have looked after themselves and others. This is despite the mixed messages, kite-flying and sometimes off-the-wall regulations...

Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Second Stage (3 Dec 2021)

Mark Ward: I will not interrupt Deputy Lahart if he does not interrupt me. It seems to be one rule for some and other rules for the piglets. We have tabled several amendments to this Bill and if they are not accepted, we cannot support the Bill. The Government has had plenty of time to address our concerns. Covid is an absolutely horrible virus. I can speak at first hand of how nasty it is,...

Dublin Fire Brigade: Motion [Private Members] (7 Dec 2021)

Mark Ward: I thank my colleague, Deputy Paul Donnelly. The Deputy and I often have a little bit of banter about the northside and the southside of Dublin, which the Minister will know about from being a Dub. There are some things that unite us, such as the likes of the Dublin GAA team and the value that we place on Dublin Fire Brigade. I sat in on Leaders' Questions this morning and I heard the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services (7 Dec 2021)

Mark Ward: There has been a deliberate attempt to erode community resilience across many Departments, and not only the Department of Health. Last week, it was about dismantling the local jobs clubs, and this week it relates to community involvement in the drugs strategy. There seems to be a direct threat from the Government to communities and their resilience. Any chance the Government has to erode...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services (7 Dec 2021)

Mark Ward: The Minister of State mentioned in his statement that there had been a misunderstanding on the part of CityWide. I have worked with front-line organisations in addiction centres, and they have experience of the way things work. They do not make mistakes or misunderstand what is happening. CityWide was unequivocal in what it said: it did seek a meeting with the Minister of State, Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (7 Dec 2021)

Mark Ward: 595. To ask the Minister for Health the total number of mental health liaisons to be placed in emergency departments as provided for in the HSE winter plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60337/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (7 Dec 2021)

Mark Ward: 596. To ask the Minister for Health the emergency departments in which mental health liaisons will be placed as provided for in the HSE winter plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60338/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (7 Dec 2021)

Mark Ward: 597. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated cost of employing a mental health liaison respectively, inclusive of salary and PRSI costs as provided for in the HSE winter plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60339/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (7 Dec 2021)

Mark Ward: 598. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide details of the delivery of the service mental health liaisons in emergency as provided for in the HSE winter plan; if the service will be 24-hour service; if peak times have been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60340/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (7 Dec 2021)

Mark Ward: 599. To ask the Minister for Health if mental health liaisons will be implemented on an on-going basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60341/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (8 Dec 2021)

Mark Ward: 169. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in the eating disorder service in Mount Carmel Community Hospital, Dublin 14 that was due to open in 2021. [60771/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (8 Dec 2021)

Mark Ward: 170. To ask the Minister for Health the cost overruns for the delay in the eating disorder service in Mount Carmel Community Hospital, Dublin 14 that was due to open in 2021. [60772/21]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (9 Dec 2021)

Mark Ward: I am delighted to have the opportunity to discuss this pilot project in Limerick for a multi-agency mental health de-escalation team. It is a mouthful, but it is a really welcome initiative. When I got the role of spokesperson on mental health, I said that I would work in a tangible real way in opposition. I will welcome initiatives that are good. As was mentioned, the triage team...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (9 Dec 2021)

Mark Ward: This is part of Sinn Féin policy. It was part of our alternative budget. It would cost €6.8 million to roll this out across each CHO throughout the State. I welcome the involvement of the University of Limerick. Research is very valuable. I read out statistics from the pilot rolled out in Belfast. We can see how invaluable the service was. The Minister of State mentioned...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Experiences of Migrant Communities Engaging with the Healthcare System and State Bodies: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2021)

Mark Ward: I thank Sr. Breege, Mr. Neenan and Mr. Killoran for their engagement with the committee today. It is always good to get such good information. I find my role as a public representative is to make it easy for people to access the services they need, if I can help with that. That was the case when I was a councillor and it is the case now, as a Deputy. This is not the first time this...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Experiences of Migrant Communities Engaging with the Healthcare System and State Bodies: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2021)

Mark Ward: Sometimes when people come in and sit down it is very complicated and it is necessary to go into it further. Sometimes the matter is easily resolved which just requires somebody to sit down and take the time to have that conversation. Sometimes it can be resolved with a phone call. I accept what the witnesses have said about that. I accept Sr. Keenan's point that interpretation is not...