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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]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (7 Jul 2021)

Mark Ward: 170. To ask the Minister for Health the number of psychosurgery procedures that were carried out by the HSE in each of the years 2016 to 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30508/21]

Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence: Statements (6 Jul 2021)

Mark Ward: Domestic abuse is sadly all too common in society and not enough is being done to prevent abuse and support victims. While domestic violence is more commonly perpetrated by male abusers, it can also be committed by women. The domestic violence prevention programme, Choices, only accepts male abusers. There is currently no facility or programme for female abusers. This is deeply concerning...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (6 Jul 2021)

Mark Ward: 496. To ask the Minister for Health the moneys returned unspent to the Exchequer from the HSE ophthalmic health budget per year between 2017-2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29690/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (6 Jul 2021)

Mark Ward: 497. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an estimated costing for the expansion of psychology teams by ten full-time psychologists specialising in adult services, ten full-time psychologists specialising in children and adolescent services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29691/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (6 Jul 2021)

Mark Ward: 498. To ask the Minister for Health the status of pay restoration for section 39 workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29692/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (6 Jul 2021)

Mark Ward: 499. To ask the Minister for Health the moneys returned unspent to the Exchequer from the HSE CAMHS budget per year between 2017-2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29693/21]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Jul 2021)

Mark Ward: I confirm that I am at the convention centre. I thank our guests for their excellent contributions. Those who have engaged with Tusla will, in general, have already committed to raising professional standards in childcare and will welcome the appropriate regulation. As was noted, however, many others see childminding as a short-term, casual job and some parents can avail of this casual...

Joint Committee On Health: Impacts of Covid-19 on Youth Mental Health and Psychological Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Mark Ward: Go raibh maith agat, Acting Chairman. It is great to see the two groups here today, both of which I have met with individually in recent times. My first question is for CARE. My grandmother used to have a saying when I was growing up: "If you work for nothing, you will never be idle." Nothing can be truer from what the witnesses said in their statements and during the meeting. We...

Joint Committee On Health: Impacts of Covid-19 on Youth Mental Health and Psychological Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Mark Ward: I apologise for cutting across Mr. O'Flaherty. At the moment, the role of assistant psychologist within the HSE has an uncertain future. As Mr. O'Flaherty stated, it is limited to primary care, in contrast to the NHS where there are permanent contracts and psychologists are employed in a variety of settings so expertise is built up. Is that something that can be easily fixed or is it a...