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Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (9 May 2023)

Mark Ward: I will ask a parochial question. I was involved in the campaign in north Clondalkin when Jigsaw moved to Tallaght. It caused much concern in that area. Jigsaw was in the area because there were many youth suicides there. It was the children of many people with whom I grew up. It was a very emotional time for people. At the time, there was a commitment that Jigsaw would come back in to...

Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (9 May 2023)

Mark Ward: That is welcome. I thank Dr. Duffy. I will move on. Both Jigsaw and USI representatives might be able to answer this question because both mentioned Sharing the Vision and extending CAMHS to people up to the age of 25. In the recent reports from the Mental Health Commission, we saw there was what was called a cliff edge, where young people lost follow-ups. At the age of 18, they went...

Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (9 May 2023)

Mark Ward: We are talking here about adequately resourcing and training for the services. Dr. Duffy wishes to contribute on that.

Joint Committee On Health: Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (9 May 2023)

Mark Ward: If that early intervention piece was in place - early intervention psychosis and primary care - fewer young people would be looking for assistance from CAMHS for their mental health needs. That would then take pressure off CAMHS, which would be a win-win situation.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Primary Medical Certificates (9 May 2023)

Mark Ward: 95. To ask the Minister for Finance the current status of the review of the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; when the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal will be in operation; the number of outstanding appeals before the board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21527/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (9 May 2023)

Mark Ward: 292. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the special education preschool facilities available for a child (details supplied) who has a diagnosis of autism and whose parents cannot find a suitable place for them. [21583/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (9 May 2023)

Mark Ward: 423. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the plans that are in place to address the issues raised by an organisation (details supplied) in relation to persons with serious mental health problems detained in prisons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21063/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prison Service (9 May 2023)

Mark Ward: 556. To ask the Minister for Health the plans he has in place to address the issues raised at a conference (details supplied) in relation to people with serious mental health problems detained in prisons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21065/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (9 May 2023)

Mark Ward: 657. To ask the Minister for Health when the money for the fourth phase of eating disorder team progression will be released from budget 2023; the CHOs it will be used for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21766/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (9 May 2023)

Mark Ward: 658. To ask the Minister for Health the number of adults who presented to the HSE seeking treatment for eating disorders who received specialist inpatient treatment in a dedicated eating disorder service in each of the years 2018 to 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21767/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (9 May 2023)

Mark Ward: 659. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the nine community eating disorder teams; if timelines for their provision are being met; if there are any delays; and the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21768/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (9 May 2023)

Mark Ward: 660. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the roll-out of the eating disorder network and the implementation of the HSE national model of care plan for eating disorders; the target operational dates for the remaining adult and CAMHS teams for eating disorders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21769/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (9 May 2023)

Mark Ward: 661. To ask the Minister for Health the additional funding in budget 2023 that has been allocated for eating disorders, excluding existing levels of service; the way in which this funding will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21770/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (9 May 2023)

Mark Ward: 662. To ask the Minister for Health the number of eating disorder mini hub teams that currently exist; if he will provide a breakdown of each eating disorder mini hub team by staff and funding; the capital cost per hub by CHO area in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21771/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (9 May 2023)

Mark Ward: 731. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when applications for strand 2 for the community services programme will reopen for new applicants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21052/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Fines Administration (4 May 2023)

Mark Ward: 5. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details of the fines for service failures over the past two years for Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead; and the reasons and rationale for deciding these fines. [20734/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Fines Administration (4 May 2023)

Mark Ward: According to information I have received from the NTA, almost €4 million in fines were incurred in 2021 and 2022 by Dublin Bus and the private operator Go-Ahead. Will the Minister provide the details of and rationale for these fines for service failures over the past two years? Will he put his response in the context of this morning's news of Greenpeace saying that Dublin has the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Fines Administration (4 May 2023)

Mark Ward: I thank the Minister for his response. I will have to compare the information I received from the NTA with what he just said. In 2022, more than €2.85 million in fines were incurred by Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead - €1.642 million for Dublin Bus and €1.212 million for Go-Ahead. In 2021, their total €1.134 million in fines comprised €697,000 for Dublin Bus and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Fines Administration (4 May 2023)

Mark Ward: I understand the issue with drivers, but there is also a difference in parity between drivers at Dublin Bus and drivers at Go-Ahead. The latter do not have contracts or conditions as good as the former and Go-Ahead is not as attractive a workplace as Dublin Bus. This is an issue with the private provider. Go-Ahead operates the 76, 18, L51 and L52 routes in Clondalkin, Palmerstown and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (4 May 2023)

Mark Ward: 57. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the next phase of BusConnects in Dublin mid west; the improvements that are planned; and when they will be implemented. [20735/23]