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Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (2 Nov 2021)

Mark Ward: 800. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the fact that young persons are waiting up to 20 weeks for an appointment with Jigsaw; and the plans that are in place to reduce the waiting times. [52052/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (2 Nov 2021)

Mark Ward: 926. To ask the Minister for Health when feedback will be provided to the National Eating Disorder Recovery Centre following a meeting between the HSE; when a resolution is expected; if the HSE will be utilising this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52487/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (2 Nov 2021)

Mark Ward: 973. To ask the Minister for Health if the HSE funds psychiatric nurse courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52720/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (2 Nov 2021)

Mark Ward: 974. To ask the Minister for Health the rationale for the HSE to fund a psychiatric nurses course; if the course has been completed; if so, the outcome; if this course will continue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52721/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (2 Nov 2021)

Mark Ward: 975. To ask the Minister for Health the number of staff employed by the HSE; the number employed through a recruitment agency from 2019 to the latest date in 2021 in the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52722/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (2 Nov 2021)

Mark Ward: 976. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a report on the €53 million debt that was cleared in mental health in 2021 in which this debt occurred; the way it was cleared; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52725/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (2 Nov 2021)

Mark Ward: 997. To ask the Minister for Health if changes have been made recently to the regulations for families to visit loved ones in nursing homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52821/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (2 Nov 2021)

Mark Ward: 1092. To ask the Minister for Health the financial supports that are available to persons seeking surgery for endometriosis; and if there are treatment abroad schemes for same. [53222/21]

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Department of Health (2 Nov 2021)

Mark Ward: I will be very brief. I do not usually talk about personal matters but I got my wisdom teeth out and I am very sore at the moment. I am here on a listening brief more than anything else. I appreciate the officials coming in. The reason I am here is that I see the importance of the committee getting this kind of grounding in the Mental Health Act. It is very important to get those...

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Department of Health (2 Nov 2021)

Mark Ward: I know the witnesses cannot answer this question but the Mental Health Commission will need more resources and funding in order to carry out those inspections. It is a big undertaking to do that so that is something we will have to work on. I refer to the provision for 16 and 17-year-olds to refuse or consent to their own mental health treatment. What is the difference between what is...

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Department of Health (2 Nov 2021)

Mark Ward: It provides that 16 and 17-year-olds will have more autonomy over their mental health and mental health treatment. Is that correct?

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Department of Health (2 Nov 2021)

Mark Ward: I thank the witnesses. I usually have a lot more to say.

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Department of Health (2 Nov 2021)

Mark Ward: I thank the officials for what has been a very good meeting. The point was made that the committee has a good chunk of work ahead of us. An issue that was not raised is the need for 24-7 emergency access to mental health services. Mental health issues do not only arise between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and they do not take a break at weekends. There is a lack of 24-7 emergency mental health...

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Department of Health (2 Nov 2021)

Mark Ward: I understand that. I am asking whether the heads of Bill address the fact that people are arriving at emergency departments because they are feeling mentally unwell and are not getting the treatment they deserve and need at that point in time? They are then basically sent home without getting treatment. I am asking about that rather than cases where people hurt themselves while in a mental...

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Department of Health (2 Nov 2021)

Mark Ward: Senator Hoey earlier raised the issue of a complaints mechanism. An independent complaints mechanism is vital. Constituents have been contacting me calling for such a mechanism, particularly in the scenario I raised where people seeking mental health services are unable to get them. Mr. Kelly touched on this matter briefly but what was the rationale behind not recommending an independent...

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Department of Health (2 Nov 2021)

Mark Ward: The individual care plans are part of the problem when people have dual diagnosis. Mr. Kelly mentioned other conditions that can be classed as dual diagnosis. Where there is an individualised care plan from an addiction centre and another individual care plan from a mental health perspective, there is a lack of a joined-up care plan. This is another gap in service. There should be a way...

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Department of Health (2 Nov 2021)

Mark Ward: That is good to hear. My final question is also about gaps in services. Dual diagnosis arises when people are suffering from a mental health issue and addiction. Deputy Buckley, who spoke earlier, has made further progress in reading the proposed Bill than I have at this stage but I tried to go through a fair bit of it over the past week. It is complex. Is provision made in the proposed...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

Mark Ward: 90. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if Budget 2022 provided for additional community Gardaí in Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51091/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

Mark Ward: Since Fine Gael came into power, we have seen community Garda numbers reduce dramatically right across Dublin. Does budget 2022 provide for additional community gardaí in Dublin? When will the Garda number meet the needs of the citizens of Dublin?