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Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child Safety (1 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: 168. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the engagement that his Department has had with Tusla, after it was disclosed that 20 children were placed at harm by the HSE in South Kerry CAMHS while under the care of Tusla; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28277/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Assisted Decision-Making (1 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: 169. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the engagement that his Department has had with the Department of Health in amending the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28278/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (1 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: 205. To ask the Minister for Health the number of referrals that were made to CAMHS in 2020, 2021 and 2022; the number that were accepted; and the number of referrals that were not accepted per CHO area, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28253/22]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (2 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: At the committee on children it was revealed that 20 children under the care of Tusla accessed south Kerry's child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS, during the period covered by the Maskey report. Of these, six children suffered harm or significant harm, that is, 30% of all children under the care of the State who accessed CAMHS in south Kerry were placed at some form of harm....

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022 (24 May 2022)

Mark Ward: Listening to people who have contacted me, one day in one of these facilities is an unduly long time for anybody to have to endure. We will hear from witnesses in the second session of today's meeting. They will say that anybody who has passed though mother and baby homes, irrespective of how long they were there, have been affected by these experiences and this will have shaped their lives...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022 (24 May 2022)

Mark Ward: Prerequisite. Okay.

Special Educational Needs School Places: Motion [Private Members] (14 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: On Saturday, I stood outside the GPO with members of FUSS. I stood in solidarity as they spoke about children's disability services. The Minister of State mentioned emotion. I could not help but be emotional while listening to the parents and children who shared their lived experiences. They have to fight every single day just to get the basic care, access to treatment and school places...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht – Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: I noticed the Minister, Deputy Ryan, getting glossy photos taken in front of electric buses this week. These buses are welcome and will reduce emissions. However, in the same week, two bus services in my area were curtailed. The 68X route, which operates from Newcastle to the city centre, has been discontinued. Newcastle is one of the areas of highest population growth not only in my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (14 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: 125. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a breakdown of the cost overrun at Kishogue train station, Lucan. [30615/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (14 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: 1393. To ask the Minister for Health the rules that are in place in relation to general practitioners charging medical card holders to conduct blood tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28909/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (14 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: 1465. To ask the Minister for Health the number of liaison psychiatrists who are needed per liaison psychiatry service per hospital; the number who are employed per service in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29251/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (14 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: 1718. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the report on the response to Covid at St. Mary's Nursing Home in the Phoenix Park; when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30102/22]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Progressing Disability Services: Discussion (2 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: I do not think anybody here has said they do not care. Mr. Reid is very defensive.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Progressing Disability Services: Discussion (2 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: Senator Clonan deserves a direct response from the HSE now. I do not want to comment in the middle of this exchange as I do not want to muddy the waters because lived experience is really valuable. If it is okay with the Co-Chair, I will comment later.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Progressing Disability Services: Discussion (2 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: Thank you, Chairman, for allowing Senator Clonan to get his answer straightaway.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Progressing Disability Services: Discussion (2 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: Parents trying to access life-changing interventions such as speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and psychology is one of the biggest issues in my area and for people who come to my office. I said this previously to Mr. Reid. I met with Clondalkin Autism Parents Support Network last week and the one word I can use to describe those parents when I left the room is "exhausted"....

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Progressing Disability Services: Discussion (2 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: It is not just since 11 May. What was happening before 11 May?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Progressing Disability Services: Discussion (2 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: Was it in just one instance that the Minister of State was blocked from getting information from the HSE or were there numerous instances? The reports I read indicated that the Minister of State was blocked from accessing the information she required in order to do her duties numerous times.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Progressing Disability Services: Discussion (2 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: That is not the question I asked. The Minister of State can look forward all she wants. In order to learn how best to go forward, however, we need to look back and see where the mistakes were made and where the blocks were located.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Progressing Disability Services: Discussion (2 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: There were questions that were not answered around the CDNT concerning the number of people who have left since January and exit interviews.