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

Barry Ward: 785. To ask the Minister for Health if she will consider putting in place a set of supports and educational regimes for related to matrescence, specifically for expectant first-time mothers to prepare them for the change that the birth of their child will bring; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27645/25]

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

Barry Ward: 786. To ask the Minister for Health her views on whether there are adequate prenatal physiotherapy services available within the health system; if she will commit to increasing funding and support in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27646/25]

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

Barry Ward: 787. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the regulation of lactation consultancy in Ireland; if she is satisfied that there is adequate training for these services; her views on whether there are lactation consultants currently practicing that are not adequately trained; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27647/25]

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

Barry Ward: 791. To ask the Minister for Health if she will set out the services available in the National Pelvic Floor Centre in St. Michael’s Hospital in Dún Laoghaire; her views on whether this service is adequate; her further views on whether there is scope for expanding these services in this location; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27651/25]

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

Barry Ward: 792. To ask the Minister for Health her views on whether baby changing facilities should be mandatory for all publicly accessible building that have toilet facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27652/25]

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

Barry Ward: 793. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding any plan to standardise the advice on breastfeeding given to new mothers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27653/25]

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Business of Joint Committee (22 May 2025)

Barry Ward: I wish the Cathaoirleach the best of luck in his new role. I was not a member of this committee in the previous Oireachtas but Senator Flynn, who was a colleague of mine in the Seanad, was good enough to invite me to some of the meetings and events the committee held. This committee has huge potential. I am looking forward to working with the Cathaoirleach and other colleagues on...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Mental Health Services (22 May 2025)

Barry Ward: 34. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to extensive waiting lists for access to mental health supports including counselling services in third level institutions; the actions he will take to address these delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25113/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Irish Language (22 May 2025)

Barry Ward: 46. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the need to further incentivise teaching through Irish; if additional grants or scholarships could be considered for any prospective teacher pursuing that career; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25112/25]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Men's Sheds (22 May 2025)

Barry Ward: 79. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development his views on the merits of providing multiannual funding for men’s and women’s sheds to allow them to plan longer term projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25131/25]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Projects (22 May 2025)

Barry Ward: 112. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the position regarding supports provided at a local level in community centres targeted at addressing social exclusion; if he will consider increasing funding in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25115/25]

Gaza: Statements (21 May 2025)

Barry Ward: This is a very important debate and one that is very close to my heart. I have spent quite a lot of time in the occupied territories in Gaza and in the West Bank. I have eaten iftar with friends in Hanunas. I have sat down with people in Rafah, Gaza City and other cities such as Nablus and Ramallah in the West Bank. This is a centuries old conflict. It is not something we will resolve...

Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (21 May 2025)

Barry Ward: Dia daoibh go léir agus fáilte romhaibh. I have received apologies from Senator Chris Andrews who is dealing with a matter in the Seanad. As this is the first meeting, I am obliged to make the following declaration in accordance with Standing Order 113(4): Dearbhaím go sollúnta go ndéanfaidh mé, go cuí agus go dílis agus a mhéid is eol agus is...

Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (21 May 2025)

Barry Ward: Thanks very much.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (21 May 2025)

Barry Ward: Thank you.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (21 May 2025)

Barry Ward: Anyone else? There was a little more "kiss the ring" about that than I intend.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (21 May 2025)

Barry Ward: I thank all members. We have a wealth of experience in this room at all different levels in the European Union and on a parliamentary basis. Thank you all and I look forward to working with you. One item I want to go through is the process for election of a Leas-Chathaoirleach. We do not have to elect a Leas-Chathaoirleach but we are entitled to choose to elect one who can perform the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Law Cases (21 May 2025)

Barry Ward: 96. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to Denmark's formal recognition of parental alienation; if any lessons can be learned from their approach in this jurisdiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26127/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (20 May 2025)

Barry Ward: 167. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding supports for dry stock farmers in the Dublin region, particularly in the Scalp and Ballyman; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25603/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (20 May 2025)

Barry Ward: 415. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the trend in mathematics performance results (details supplied); the actions she will take to address these concerns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25174/25]