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Appropriation Bill 2021: Second Stage (14 Dec 2021)

Mark Ward: I did not think I was going to get in today. Deputy Boyd Barrett has covered everything on the spectrum, fair play to him. I would like to have a debate on one of the funding streams announced in budget 2022 in October, which was €10 million in one-off funding model for mental health. This was a once-off initiative which had to be realised by the end of 2021, meaning it was a...

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (Extension of Notice Periods) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 Dec 2021)

Mark Ward: Sinn Féin is criticised by the Government for not providing solutions to the issues of the day. Week after week and day after day we come to this Chamber with viable solutions on housing, health, mental health, education and practically everything else. In fact, our spokesperson for housing and my constituency colleague, Deputy Ó Broin, has provided that many solutions on housing...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Child Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Nov 2021)

Mark Ward: I thank our guests for their attending. Unfortunately, child poverty is one of the biggest issues in my area, although I hope that will not always be the case. My first question is directed at our guests from the Childrens Rights Alliance. I had not been aware of the child poverty unit that was set up in Britain in 1999, so I carried out a little research on it. Will our guests...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Child Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Nov 2021)

Mark Ward: I thank the representatives.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (15 Dec 2021)

Mark Ward: 186. To ask the Minister for Health if the HSE can refer patients with specific eating disorders to a service (details supplied); the procedure for public patients to access this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62089/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (15 Dec 2021)

Mark Ward: 195. To ask the Minister for Health the application process for groups to avail of the €10 million once-off funding announced in budget 2022 for mental health; the way mental health services are identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62157/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (15 Dec 2021)

Mark Ward: 196. To ask the Minister for Health if there is a timeline for when groups that are successful in receiving the once-off €10 million in funding announced in budget 2022 for mental health must spend same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62158/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (15 Dec 2021)

Mark Ward: 197. To ask the Minister for Health if a charity (details supplied) will distribute the €10 million once-off funding announced in budget 2022 for mental health; if this funding is open for application from groups; if so, the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62159/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (15 Dec 2021)

Mark Ward: 198. To ask the Minister for Health the role of the HSE in allocating the €10 million once-off funding announced in budget 2022 for mental health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62160/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (16 Dec 2021)

Mark Ward: 226. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of progress of the updated Dublin Bus drivers regular wages scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62785/21]

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2021)

Mark Ward: Apologies have been received from the Cathaoirleach, Senator Black. I welcome the witnesses. They will be presenting virtually to our meeting to discuss the mental health (amendment) Bill. I welcome from the HSE Mr. Michael Ryan, head of mental health engagement and recovery, national mental health; and from Mental Health Reform, Ms Fiona Coyle, CEO, and Ms Bernadette Grogan, policy and...

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2021)

Mark Ward: Go raibh míle maith agat Ms Coyle. I will now open up the meeting to questions and answers. The first speaker is Deputy Gino Kenny.

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2021)

Mark Ward: Would the witnesses like to speak on that? I call Ms Coyle.

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2021)

Mark Ward: I am not sure if the witnesses picked up on Deputy Kenny's final question.

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2021)

Mark Ward: I thank Deputy Gino Kenny. The next speaker is Deputy Buckley.

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2021)

Mark Ward: For Mr. Ryan's information, the document he referred to is A Vision for Change.

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2021)

Mark Ward: The need for an independent complaints commission has come up a couple of times, especially in mental health reform. We have spoken about it mostly in terms of involuntary access to services. However, could the witnesses outline to what it would relate? Would it encapsulate all services? Would it include care plans? Can the witnesses unpack whether we would have an inspector or...

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2021)

Mark Ward: I will give my tuppence worth now. I usually get in earlier than this. All the good questions have been asked at this stage but that is part of stepping in as Cathaoirleach today. I will bring up something that has not been touched on yet. I agree with the statement that this is a once in a generation opportunity to positively change mental health legislation. It is probably the...

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2021)

Mark Ward: I have a quick question which Mr. Ryan may not have the answer to. On the 2,000 involuntary admissions last year referred to, my understanding is that the vast majority of them were through An Garda Síochána and not authorised officers. This is why we need these authorising officers in place to underpin this legislation and to make sure we take the best human rights approach to...

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2021)

Mark Ward: Do any witnesses from Mental Health Reform wish to comment on that?