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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (14 Jul 2021)

Mark Ward: 356. To ask the Minister for Health the status of respite for a person (details supplied). [31102/21]

Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (13 Jul 2021)

Mark Ward: The mounting debts of people deferring payment of their local property tax due to inability to pay are extremely worrying. Information revealed by the Revenue Commissioners last year indicates that, on average, 43,000 people defer their payments every year. I suspect the number has increased this year because of the unprecedented times we are living in. Workers and families do not defer...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Commission (13 Jul 2021)

Mark Ward: 67. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the report by the Mental Health Commission (details supplied) that states the highest number of applications to involuntarily detain persons that came from An Garda Síochána; the training that is in place; the interaction his Department has had with the Department of Justice on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (13 Jul 2021)

Mark Ward: 70. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a comprehensive report into the progress in obtaining surge capacity in private mental health facilities as agreed by the passing in Dáil Éireann of the Mental Health Surge Capacity motion. [28332/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (13 Jul 2021)

Mark Ward: 263. To ask the Minister for Finance if the wage subsidy scheme will be tapered to allow for businesses that record varying profits which may take them just under the expected 30% reduction in turnover; and the outcome for businesses that record a 29% reduction at the end of the period with regards to the scheme. [37219/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services (13 Jul 2021)

Mark Ward: 273. To ask the Minister for Finance if lifetime loans offered to senior citizens can be regulated in order that they can be capped or the recipient can have the option to pay off the loan within their lifetime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37576/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Direct Provision System (13 Jul 2021)

Mark Ward: 481. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the supports available for a person residing in direct provision who is suffering with mental health difficulties that make living in close proximity with other residents difficult for the person and to the other residents; and if more suitable accommodation can be secured in such cases. [37193/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Domestic Violence (13 Jul 2021)

Mark Ward: 502. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if funding will be provided for a freephone line for men who are experiencing domestic abuse and coercive control; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37787/21]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2021)

Mark Ward: On a point of clarification, I refer to the process. The DPC will evaluate and appraise the recommendations from the data protection impact assessment and it then goes to the Department. At that stage it is up to the Department whether to publish the information. What happens at that stage? I would be interested in seeing it.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2021)

Mark Ward: I thank the witnesses.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2021)

Mark Ward: I thank the witnesses. It is a really enjoyable session again. With regard to what Senator Seery Kearney said on the statutory timeframes for the compliance of the information requests to be given out. Ms Gibney mentioned other models out there. If she could elaborate on what other models are out there, that would be really helpful. How does she see those models influencing what the...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2021)

Mark Ward: I agree with Ms Gibney in that statutory timeframes should be in this because it is important to have a start and an end to a process. If it is left indefinitely, people could be left waiting for a long time. Ms Gibney mentioned the rights of children between 16 and 17 years old. They are inconsistent with other European countries. They are also inconsistent with the right to identify...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2021)

Mark Ward: Is it the recommendation that the age of 16 or 17 is too restrictive? Do the witnesses feel that it needs to be lowered to an age of maturity? How would they bring the age down? What are their thoughts on it?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2021)

Mark Ward: I thank Mr. Sunderland. This is a really enjoyable and informative session of the committee. I also welcome the news that the data protection impact assessment has been drafted. It is a pity members of the DPC have not had time to appraise it and I look forward to seeing that appraisal. As the witnesses said, it is about getting the balance right between the conflicting rights of the...

Proceeds of Crime (Investment in Disadvantaged Communities) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 Jul 2021)

Mark Ward: I thank all the contributors to this debate. It was an informed and good debate but we also saw the need out there in our communities. I also welcome the support of the Minister of State for this Bill and for putting the moneys back into communities. While we may differ slightly on how that goes, it is a starting point and I look forward to this Bill proceeding through the proper...

Proceeds of Crime (Investment in Disadvantaged Communities) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 Jul 2021)

Mark Ward: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I will share time with Deputy Ó Murchú. The vast majority of the money seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau, CAB, has been ripped from communities in which the criminals have been most active. It must, therefore, be returned to these communities. I represent Dublin Mid-West and I grew up in north Clondalkin. Parts of my...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (8 Jul 2021)

Mark Ward: 97. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the report by the Mental Health Commission (details supplied) that states the highest number of applications to involuntarily detain persons that came from An Garda Síochána; the training that is in place; the interaction her Department has had with the Department of Health on this issue; and if she will...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (8 Jul 2021)

Mark Ward: 18. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the proposed SOLAS FET funding model of the future for the Youthreach programme will be funded based on the number of students completing the programme with QQI certification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36508/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (8 Jul 2021)

Mark Ward: 75. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way the €3 million secured in 2020 to underpin well-being and mental health and student services in higher education institutions was spent; the way it was administered; and the services provided by this funding. [36509/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Projects (8 Jul 2021)

Mark Ward: 102. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there are plans to restructure the community safety forums, the local policing forums and the joint policing committee; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36511/21]