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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Human Rights and Mental Health: Discussion (25 May 2021)

Mark Ward: I thank Ms Deane.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Human Rights and Mental Health: Discussion (25 May 2021)

Mark Ward: I thank the witnesses. I did not hear all of the discussion at the start of the session because I had some technical issues. As a new Deputy, I am really disappointed with this procedure. If it was not for my party colleague, Deputy Cullinane, giving up some of his speaking time, I would probably not have had the chance to even interact with the committee today. This legislation warrants...

Situation in Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel: Statements (20 May 2021)

Mark Ward: The Government must step up to the plate on the ongoing Israeli slaughter of the Palestinian people in East Jerusalem and Gaza. The scenes witnessed in Palestine recently are horrific and absolutely heart-breaking. The escalation of Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people must stop. Israeli fighter jets have continued to pummel the Gaza Strip, flattening residential buildings and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Funding (20 May 2021)

Mark Ward: I thank the Minister and acknowledge the funding provided by his Department. As I stated, the Clondalkin Equine Club needs multi-annual funding. I also agree with the Minister that it has been really difficult for the club to obtain alternative funding because of the limitations imposed by Covid-19. The club was told by the Department it could apply to the Pobal process but community...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Funding (20 May 2021)

Mark Ward: I thank the Minister. If possible, perhaps he could reach across the Cabinet table to speak about the Pobal funding, as that would be really welcome. The Clondalkin Equine Club is an oasis of tranquility in north Clondalkin. Young people are carrying on the tradition of urban horsemanship in a responsible manner. Its purpose is to develop the social, equine and vocational skills of young...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Funding (20 May 2021)

Mark Ward: 10. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the financial supports his Department provides to a club (details supplied); and if multi-annual funding for this community service will be provided. [26949/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Funding (20 May 2021)

Mark Ward: The Clondalkin Equine Club is based in an area of Clondalkin that is highly disadvantaged. In fact, it is in the area where I was born, bred and buttered, as we say in Clondalkin. The club is based in a purpose-built facility that stables 20 horses and teaches young people the importance of responsible urban horsemanship. I am asking if the Minister's Department will provide multi-annual...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Trade Agreements (20 May 2021)

Mark Ward: 57. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the involvement his Department has had with regard to the economic and sustainability impact assessment of the Mercosur trade agreement. [26981/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (20 May 2021)

Mark Ward: 105. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way the safe-pass course has been delivered during Covid-19 restrictions; the roadmap for delivery as restrictions ease; if the cost to the participant has increased; and if so, if costs will be returned to pre-pandemic rates. [27046/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (20 May 2021)

Mark Ward: 117. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there has been an increase in the cost for participants in the safe pass course; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27045/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (19 May 2021)

Mark Ward: 138. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to increase the capacity and the number of pupils enrolled in a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26761/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (19 May 2021)

Mark Ward: 139. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) is expected to increase the number of new pupils enrolling; if so, when this is expected to happen; the infrastructure her Department will provide; when it will be in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26762/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (19 May 2021)

Mark Ward: 140. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a school (details supplied) will be provided with two special educational needs classrooms and three general purpose classrooms that was previously agreed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26771/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (19 May 2021)

Mark Ward: 162. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will address the case of a person (details supplied). [27050/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child and Family Agency (19 May 2021)

Mark Ward: 165. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if the Tusla counselling grant awarded to a school (details supplied) can be substantially increased to facilitate the number of students seeking counselling within the school. [26806/21]

Affordable Housing: Motion [Private Members] (18 May 2021)

Mark Ward: I thank my constituency colleague, Deputy Ó Broin, not only for tabling this motion but also for writing a blueprint for how to fix the housing crisis caused by Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. He has put forward solutions that will allow workers and families to put a secure roof over their heads. Only last week, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael voted against giving renters a break. To...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Health Services (18 May 2021)

Mark Ward: 628. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the establishment of a high level taskforce in relation to mental health and addiction challenges for persons interacting with the criminal justice system; the details of same; when it will be rolled out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26282/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Certain Institutional Burials (Authorised Interventions) Bill (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Mark Ward: Thanks, Chair. I am in Leinster House. I thank the Minister for taking the time to meet the committee here this morning. I welcome the chance for this engagement. I want to follow up on what Deputy Cairns was talking about. We know that the DNA will provide who the people were and, hopefully, survivors or families will get answers on that. Many of the families and survivors who were...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Certain Institutional Burials (Authorised Interventions) Bill (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Mark Ward: I have a supplementary question, if that is okay. It will be a quick one. I welcome that the Minister mentioned that provision will be made but I want to know who is responsible for notifying the Garda or the coroner of potential criminal activity in the past where a loved one died. Is it the agency or the Department? Who picks up the phone to the coroner or the Garda and says there is a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (13 May 2021)

Mark Ward: 193. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a person (details supplied) will be able to sit their driver theory test. [25228/21]