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Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (28 May 2025)

Barry Ward: Níl aon leithscéalta faighte againn. I advise members of the constitutional requirement that they must be physically present within the confines of the Leinster House complex in order to participate in public meetings. I will not permit members to participate where they are not adhering to this constitutional requirement. Therefore, a member who attempts to participate from...

Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (28 May 2025)

Barry Ward: There is no doubt he will. He brings to the position a wealth of experience in the Oireachtas. That concludes the public business.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (28 May 2025)

Barry Ward: 363. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if her attention has been drawn to the closure of a childcare centre (details supplied); if her Department is engaging with the owners to ensure the families impacted are supported; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28328/25]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 May 2025)

Barry Ward: Throughout the country, there are only three sites that have UNESCO world heritage status, namely, Brú na Bóinne, the Giant's Causeway and Sceilg Mhichíl. Dún Laoghaire Harbour is a site of particular significance, nationally and internationally in the context of the role that it has played in the history of this country. It is a Victorian harbour that has seen the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 May 2025)

Barry Ward: No.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish-Speaking Community: Gnó an Chomhchoiste (27 May 2025)

Barry Ward: Ba phléisiúr dom a bheith mar bhall don choiste seo ó 2020 go dtí anuraidh faoi stiúir an iarChathaoirligh, an Teachta Aengus Ó Snodaigh. Aontaím leis an Teachta ar an ábhar sin agus maidir leis an méid oibre a dhein sé sa choiste. Gabhaim buíochas leis. Déanaim comhghairdeas freisin leis an gCathaoirleach ar a post nua....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (27 May 2025)

Barry Ward: 164. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to concerns related to high powered electric bicycles using bike lanes and causing danger to cyclists and pedestrians; if this is under review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26778/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (27 May 2025)

Barry Ward: 415. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position regarding social welfare supports for those that work in a freelance capacity; if the exceptional needs payment can be reviewed to allow further flexibility and support for people in this position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26747/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 May 2025)

Barry Ward: 486. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda cars in operation per station in DMR West on 17 and 18 May 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27663/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Policy (27 May 2025)

Barry Ward: 700. To ask the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the campaign by an organisation (details supplied) and other organisations in relation to the treatment of patients with SMA over the age of 18 and the inability to access treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27092/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (27 May 2025)

Barry Ward: 778. To ask the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to concerns related to the accuracy of testing or Lyme disease; if there is a team within her Department that is focused on the spread of this illness; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27638/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (27 May 2025)

Barry Ward: 779. To ask the Minister for Health her views on the merits of creating an awareness campaign in relation to the dangers of Lyme disease; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27639/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (27 May 2025)

Barry Ward: 780. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the treatment of Lyme disease under the cross-border directive scheme; if concerns related to testing facilities has been brought to her attention (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27640/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (27 May 2025)

Barry Ward: 781. To ask the Minister for Health if she will consider including reference to breastfeeding in the Women’s Health Action Plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27641/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (27 May 2025)

Barry Ward: 782. To ask the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the fact that Ireland has one of the lowest rates of breastfeeding in the European Union; her plans to address this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27642/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (27 May 2025)

Barry Ward: 783. To ask the Minister for Health if she will implement a plan to encourage the establishment of mothers’ talking groups outside of existing services to provide a forum for new mothers to build new support networks; particularly for mothers who are unable or do not wish to breastfeed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27643/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (27 May 2025)

Barry Ward: 784. To ask the Minister for Health if she will examine whether post-natal care within maternity hospitals is sufficiently mother focused in conjunction with focusing on the baby; her views on whether there is capacity to increase the level of assistance provided to mothers under their care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27644/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (27 May 2025)

Barry Ward: 788. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding postpartum support for mothers; if she will consider extending the current six-week provision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27648/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (27 May 2025)

Barry Ward: 789. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding postpartum support for mothers; if the service could be expanded to include 24-hour access to services for mothers; particularly for first time mothers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27649/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (27 May 2025)

Barry Ward: 790. To ask the Minister for Health if she will consider providing a scheme targeted at new mothers to provide GP visits; similar to what is in place for newborn babies, to provide support postpartum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27650/25]