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Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)

Mark Ward: It would be fair to say that, if there were more gardaí, there would be less workload on the individuals there at present. On that point, the Commissioner mentioned there were 6,700 recent applications to join the Garda. I am aware not every applicant is suitable - I would not even guess how many would be suitable - but what is the capacity each year? Is it 1,000 per year who go...

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)

Mark Ward: My concern is that there could be several suitable applicants in those 6,700 who applied but, because of the length of time they may be waiting, the organisation could lose them. Is there anything we can do to speed up that process?

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)

Mark Ward: I wish to offer my condolences on the death of Mr. Harris's colleague, Garda Flatley. I would like him to pass on my condolences to all of the members of An Garda Síochána for the loss of their colleague. I listened to Mr. Harris's opening statement and to the reports on the media last night relating to the positive aspects of the Garda. I am going to be honest. They do not...

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)

Mark Ward: I thank the Commissioner.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (10 Jun 2025)

Mark Ward: 298. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware of the IT issue with the RSA driving test booking system that is preventing learner drivers who have had more than one provisional licence from applying from booking cancellation slots; the steps he is taking to assist the RSA to resolve this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29188/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 Jun 2025)

Mark Ward: 312. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of drivers with provisional licenses; the number of current learner drivers who have had multiple provisional licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29442/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 Jun 2025)

Mark Ward: 357. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if plans are in place to address the additional costs associated with renewing the driver’s licence for persons with a neurological condition, who must renew their driver’s licence three times within ten years, while persons without a neurological condition must only renew once; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (10 Jun 2025)

Mark Ward: 600. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the prefabs at a school (details supplied); when they will be replaced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29871/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Council of Ireland (10 Jun 2025)

Mark Ward: 665. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will examine the case of a person (details supplied) who is not permitted to continue teaching in special education due to his qualifications not being recognised by the teaching council; to outline what additional course he needs to complete to be able to continue teaching; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30355/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (10 Jun 2025)

Mark Ward: 746. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government for an update on the rollout of a social housing passport that will allow persons on social housing waiting lists to change local authority without losing time on the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29049/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Data (10 Jun 2025)

Mark Ward: 821. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the new towns and cities infrastructure investment fund will be established; the criteria for eligibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29777/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Data (10 Jun 2025)

Mark Ward: 1151. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children waiting on occupational therapy appointments in Dublin mid-west; the average time waiting; for a breakdown of numbers waiting, by month; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29050/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Data (10 Jun 2025)

Mark Ward: 1152. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children waiting on psychology appointments in Dublin mid-west; the average time waiting; for a breakdown of numbers waiting, by month; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29051/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Data (10 Jun 2025)

Mark Ward: 1153. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children waiting on physiotherapy in Dublin mid-west; the average time waiting; for a breakdown of numbers waiting, by month; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29052/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Data (10 Jun 2025)

Mark Ward: 1154. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children waiting on speech and language therapy in Dublin mid-west; the average time waiting; for a breakdown of numbers waiting, by month; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29053/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (10 Jun 2025)

Mark Ward: 1155. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children waiting more than six months for an assessment of needs in Dublin mid-west; the number waiting more than 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29055/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Funding (10 Jun 2025)

Mark Ward: 1188. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if there are plans to increase the amount of funding an applicant can apply for under the building blocks funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29785/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Funding (10 Jun 2025)

Mark Ward: 1189. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the amount allocated to the building blocks funding; the amount that was drawn down; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29786/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (10 Jun 2025)

Mark Ward: 1282. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children waiting on dietitian appointments in Dublin mid-west; the average time waiting; for a breakdown of numbers waiting, by month; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29054/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (10 Jun 2025)

Mark Ward: 1421. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children waiting on psychology appointments in Dublin mid-west; the average time waiting; for a breakdown of numbers waiting, by month; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29600/25]