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

Mark Ward: I thank Mr. Brady. I appreciate his reply. I will move on to another matter because as I only have a little time left. Dr. Doody mentioned that a small number of young people with eating disorders needed to be admitted to eating disorder services. When I asked a parliamentary question, the reply I received – it was actually signed by Mr. Ryan – stated that 49 children had...

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

Mark Ward: In the parliamentary question, I asked the Minister for Health for the number of children who presented to the HSE looking for treatment for eating disorders who were referred to non-eating disorder inpatient acute mental health facilities in a number of different years. The figure supplied for 2021 was 115. That is an increase from 97 the year before.

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

Mark Ward: I also want to raise the issue of the referrals to CAMHS that are not accepted. According to the information I have, one third of referrals to CAMHS are not accepted. There were 21,000 referrals to CAMHS in 2021, which shows how busy it is, but only 14,000 of these were accepted. I have met with parents of children who have autism who feel their children are falling through the cracks....

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

Mark Ward: I again raise the issue of children being admitted to adult mental health facilities. I accept that CHO 7 has the best record in the State for not admitting children into adult facilities. I am concerned that the closure of Linn Dara could lead to more children entering adult facilities. The HSE's stance was mentioned whereby children are admitted for the least time possible. In CHO 9,...

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

Mark Ward: Would the closure of the beds in Linn Dara impact on referral from other areas?

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

Mark Ward: There are fewer resources.

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

Mark Ward: What would lead to a situation, for example, the one I mentioned, which I know was not CHO 7, where a child was in an adult inpatient facility for 13 days and another two children were there for more than a week? I was just wondering. I am looking for information more than criticising.

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

Mark Ward: Mr. Ryan would be sitting over here.

Rent Reduction Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (13 Jul 2022)

Mark Ward: I thank People Before Profit for the opportunity to discuss rents today. Already put to the pin of their collar, renters struggling with exorbitant rents are now even worse off during this cost-of-living crisis. Families simply cannot afford high rents on top of the increases in the cost of childcare, food and energy. What is the solution to reduce sky-high rents? One solution is to...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2022)

Mark Ward: Deputy Carthy had 50 seconds to ask it.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2022)

Mark Ward: I welcome Charlotte and her mother, Emma, who are mental health youth campaigners, to the Public Gallery as guests of Deputy Martin Browne. Yesterday, during the debate, the Taoiseach praised the Government for being "extraordinarily diligent and dedicated" in the area of mental health. I will quote the Taoiseach some facts. Under his Government, there has been a 40% increase in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reviews (12 Jul 2022)

Mark Ward: 157. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the capacity review of authorised officers across community healthcare organisations; when the review will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37492/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (12 Jul 2022)

Mark Ward: 203. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the reopening of CAMHS inpatient beds in a centre (details supplied); his plans to get CAMHS beds up to full capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37491/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (12 Jul 2022)

Mark Ward: 666. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of the provision of financial supports for autistic young people and adults to access self-advocacy training and to develop supports to exercise their rights in the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37194/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (12 Jul 2022)

Mark Ward: 954. To ask the Minister for Health the total number of approved centres registered by the mental health commission; the number of centres that were removed from the register; the reason for same by CHO area in each of the years 2002 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37761/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (12 Jul 2022)

Mark Ward: 955. To ask the Minister for Health if an approved centre that was removed from the register by the mental health commission can still provide inpatient services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37762/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (12 Jul 2022)

Mark Ward: 956. To ask the Minister for Health the number of inpatient treatment services for people suffering from mental health difficulties that are not registered with the Mental Health Commission by CHO area in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37763/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (12 Jul 2022)

Mark Ward: 995. To ask the Minister for Health the number of trainee clinical psychologists who were supported to be able to work in the HSE in past five years; the amount that this measure cost; the number of graduates from the programme; the number who went onto work for the HSE as qualified clinical psychologists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37836/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (12 Jul 2022)

Mark Ward: 1078. To ask the Minister for Health the original budget for the construction and operation of facility (details supplied) that was due to open in December 2021; the final cost of the construction and operation of the facility that is now due to open in Quarter 2 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38055/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (13 Jul 2022)

Mark Ward: 295. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if there are plans to establish an office and commissioner for the Defence Force veteran affairs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38439/22]