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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (6 Jul 2022)

Mark Ward: 51. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the public service roles that are excluded from current pension abatement arrangements for public service staff who complete their employment in one area of the public sector and who on completion of service take up employment in another area of the public service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36571/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (6 Jul 2022)

Mark Ward: 52. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas are excluded from current pension abatement arrangements for public service staff who complete their employment in one area of the public sector and who on completion of service take up employment in another area of the public service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36572/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Legal Cases (6 Jul 2022)

Mark Ward: 203. To ask the Minister for Health the cost to the State in defending court cases brought by parents since 2018 whose children did not receive an assessment of need in a timely manner; the number of cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36320/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Legal Cases (6 Jul 2022)

Mark Ward: 204. To ask the Minister for Health the cost to the State in defending the recent High Court case in which the judge ruled that a preliminary process used by the HSE to assess the needs of children with suspected educational and health problems does not comply with the disability laws; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36321/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (5 Jul 2022)

Mark Ward: 373. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of special school places there are in Stewarts Care, Palmerstown; if the school is at full capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36213/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Mental Health Services (5 Jul 2022)

Mark Ward: 491. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of third level college students aged 18 to 26 years who are on waiting lists for free counselling services; the average wait times, by college, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36080/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Mental Health Services (5 Jul 2022)

Mark Ward: 492. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the process by which third level college students aged 18 to 26 years can avail of free counselling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36081/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (5 Jul 2022)

Mark Ward: 863. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a report on exit interviews conducted in CHO7 for persons’ leaving the health service including the reason; the position the person held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36211/22]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Jul 2022)

Mark Ward: There has been a staggering 40% increase in the number of children presenting to emergency departments for mental health care. Emergency departments are not the place for those suffering from mental ill health, especially children. Early intervention is key, but these children are simply not getting that. There are currently 4,000 children on a waiting list for appointments with child and...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Jul 2022)

Mark Ward: I ask the Minister to request that the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, respond to me on the issue. She has responsibility for mental health.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (7 Jul 2022)

Mark Ward: 174. To ask the Minister for Finance the provisions that are in place for Ukrainian nationals to open bank accounts despite not having documentation such as a utility bill in their name; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36923/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (7 Jul 2022)

Mark Ward: 306. To ask the Minister for Health if there are enough general practitioners to service the Palmerstown Dublin 20 area, given that residents have reported that they have had to resolve to going to emergency departments as they cannot get an appointment; and the way the number of general practitioners in this area can be increased. [36826/22]

Joint Committee On Health: Resourcing and the Provision of Services at the Linn Dara CAMHS Unit: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: I thank the witnesses. It is great to put a face to some of the names because I see a lot of the people mentioned in the replies I receive to parliamentary questions. I thank them for all the responses I have been receiving from them during my time in the Oireachtas. I know the decision to close the beds in Linn Dara was not taken lightly. I thank the staff who work in CAMHS and other...

Joint Committee On Health: Resourcing and the Provision of Services at the Linn Dara CAMHS Unit: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: What are we doing to attract that 25% of people? What are the reasons they do not take up jobs?

Joint Committee On Health: Resourcing and the Provision of Services at the Linn Dara CAMHS Unit: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: Is the HSE capturing that data in exit interviews?

Joint Committee On Health: Resourcing and the Provision of Services at the Linn Dara CAMHS Unit: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: Okay. Very good.

Joint Committee On Health: Resourcing and the Provision of Services at the Linn Dara CAMHS Unit: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: I presume that Linn Dara is saving money because of these vacancies. Has any consideration been given to using those savings to incentivise people to work in the organisation?

Joint Committee On Health: Resourcing and the Provision of Services at the Linn Dara CAMHS Unit: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: Am I correct in saying that the hope is that the next batch of qualified nurse recruits are the ones who will fill the positions in Linn Dara?

Joint Committee On Health: Resourcing and the Provision of Services at the Linn Dara CAMHS Unit: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: Does Mr. Brady wish to contribute?

Joint Committee On Health: Resourcing and the Provision of Services at the Linn Dara CAMHS Unit: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: I know. I live close to it – it is almost on my doorstep.