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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (24 Jun 2021)

Mark Ward: 217. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of local authority new housing builds that have included a social clause that will encourage local employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29841/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (24 Jun 2021)

Mark Ward: 404. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the recruitment process in relation to the new development fund for the recruitment of 2,000 frontline primary care staff; if recruitment has commenced; the number of persons employed from this fund to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26283/21]

Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Second Stage (23 Jun 2021)

Mark Ward: Figures released to my colleague, Deputy Ó Broin, by the Residential Tenancies Board highlight how this Government is continuing to fail renters. Since August, more than 1,000 notices to quit have been issued with a significant increase in the numbers since March. The Government has failed to protect renters. The limited protections in place are just not working. The 2016 rent...

Mental Health (Capacity to Consent to Treatment) Bill 2021: First Stage (23 Jun 2021)

Mark Ward: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Mental Health Act 2001 and for that purpose to provide for the right of minors over the age of 16 to consent to mental health treatment and to provide for related matters. I wish to share my time with Deputy Mythen. I begin by thanking the former Senator, Máire Devine, on the Trojan work she did on this...

Mental Health (Capacity to Consent to Treatment) Bill 2021: First Stage (23 Jun 2021)

Mark Ward: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defibrillators Provision (22 Jun 2021)

Mark Ward: 68. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if it will be made a requirement for defibrillators to be placed in all sports organisations to ensure the greatest chance of survival from sudden cardiac death; and if resources will be provided to such organisations to meet this requirement. [33329/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defibrillators Provision (22 Jun 2021)

Mark Ward: We are all aware of the recent incident involving Christian Eriksen collapsing on the field of play. I take this opportunity to commend the Danish football team on the dignified way they minded their teammate and the medical staff on their response. Like most people, I watched in horror thinking the worst was going to happen and was delighted that it did not. Having a defibrillator and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defibrillators Provision (22 Jun 2021)

Mark Ward: I thank the Minister of State for that response. In my area I commend the Ciaran Carr Foundation. Ciaran collapsed while training in 2012. He was training for my club, Round Tower GAA club, and despite the valiant efforts of his teammates, Ciaran tragically passed away just short of his 21st birthday. His parents, Gemma and Phillip, set up the Ciaran Carr Foundation to raise awareness of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defibrillators Provision (22 Jun 2021)

Mark Ward: Na Gaeil Óga is an Irish-speaking GAA club in Lucan. It plays in two different parks, located in two different local authority areas, Griffeen Valley Park and St. Catherine's Park, one of which is in the South Dublin County Council area the other of which is in the Fingal County Council area. Members of the club are really concerned that if there were an incident, it would be too late...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (22 Jun 2021)

Mark Ward: 78. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the supports that are in place to sustain the live music sector at present. [29842/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Children's Experiences during COVID-19 Restrictions and Lockdowns: Engagement (22 Jun 2021)

Mark Ward: I am in Leinster House. This is my fourth online meeting today, so far, and coming in here to listen to the testimony of these guys is like a breath of fresh air for me. I thank Ms Howard for facilitating the meeting. I also thank LilyRose, Conor and Olga for their absolutely brilliant testimonies, and for giving a really good insight on how Covid has impacted children, and especially...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Children's Experiences during COVID-19 Restrictions and Lockdowns: Engagement (22 Jun 2021)

Mark Ward: I thank Conor for that. I really appreciate that response. I will move onto my last question. Olga said that maybe politicians could ask children before making big decisions about children. I will ask the question and we will see how the answer comes back. What do our guests think that we as politicians could have done better during the pandemic and that would have helped them?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Children's Experiences during COVID-19 Restrictions and Lockdowns: Engagement (22 Jun 2021)

Mark Ward: Excellent.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Children's Experiences during COVID-19 Restrictions and Lockdowns: Engagement (22 Jun 2021)

Mark Ward: I thank our guests. I really appreciate those answers.

Impact of Covid-19 on People with Disabilities within the Education and Health Sectors: Statements (17 Jun 2021)

Mark Ward: The pandemic has disrupted education for all, but it has had further implications for children with disabilities. As the Minister of State said, it has disproportionately affected this group of children. As schools turned to remote learning, countless parents have seen their children regress. Many children with disabilities need the structure that schools offer. Others need interventions...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Jun 2021)

Mark Ward: Up to the age of 65, people on invalidity pensions are eligible for medical cards and free GP visit cards regardless of spousal income. At the age of 66, however, they are transferred to the State pension and they lose eligibility. This has presented a cliff edge for a number of my constituents, including Margaret Ede, who has been contacting me regularly. Margaret and others like her are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (17 Jun 2021)

Mark Ward: 92. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the proposed extension of the DART to Lucan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31712/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (17 Jun 2021)

Mark Ward: 60. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the proposed extension of the LUAS line to Lucan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31711/21]