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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]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Travel Documents (4 May 2023)

Mark Ward: 91. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if people on a cultural exchange from Palestine to Ireland will need additional documentation when travelling from Dublin to Belfast; to outline the additional documentation that will be needed including costs that may apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20919/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (3 May 2023)

Mark Ward: 334. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide a definite timeframe for when a community neuro-rehabilitation team will be established in HSE area CHO 7; when recruitment will begin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20269/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (3 May 2023)

Mark Ward: 451. To ask the Minister for Health the funding and supports available to the charity organisation (details supplied) to fund salaries; the application process for these supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20598/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (27 Apr 2023)

Mark Ward: Last year, the Tánaiste launched a DEIS connect programme in my old school, St. Kevin's Community College. The DEIS connect programme aims to bridge the digital divide in disadvantaged communities. The Tánaiste will agree this was a wonderful initiative he launched. However, South Dublin County Council is ignoring that there are digital divides in some disadvantaged communities....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (27 Apr 2023)

Mark Ward: 255. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 361 of 28 March 2023, the school in the Dublin mid-west area that has had one new special class at post-primary level approved for the 2023-2024 school year; the schools in this area that have engaged with the NCSE to establish a special class; if she will provide an update on their engagements to date;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (27 Apr 2023)

Mark Ward: 355. To ask the Minister for Health if a pilot outpatient ARFID service or feeding clinic, similar to the one established in England in 2019, is being considered by his Department and the HSE; what has been learned from this pilot; what is being applied here as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20009/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Child Poverty (26 Apr 2023)

Mark Ward: 2. To ask the Taoiseach for an update on the child poverty unit to be established within his Department; and when he expects it to first meet. [18083/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Child Poverty (26 Apr 2023)

Mark Ward: The Taoiseach mentioned well-being and I want to talk about the well-being of children in mental health services. When the Government came into office, 2,112 children were waiting for a first-time appointment with the child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS. Currently, there is an all-time record high of 4,434 young children waiting for a first-time appointment. That is a 110%...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (26 Apr 2023)

Mark Ward: 82. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a school (details supplied) will see work commence on its new school building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19621/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (26 Apr 2023)

Mark Ward: 146. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the recruitment process for neurorehabilitation teams under the national strategy for neurorehabilitation in CHO6 and CHO7; the reason for the delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19625/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (26 Apr 2023)

Mark Ward: 155. To ask the Minister for Health the number of young people referred to CAMHS by CHO area in 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; the number of referrals accepted and refused; the reasons for refusal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19614/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (26 Apr 2023)

Mark Ward: 159. To ask the Minister for Health if the Government has plans to introduce a new income threshold to qualify for the GP visit card; what this threshold will be; when this will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19633/23]

Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Second Stage (25 Apr 2023)

Mark Ward: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill. I will talk about some of the cultural vandalism that took place in Dublin. Dublin is a unique city. It is my city. We must protect its cultural and historical identity. There has been a move by developers and planners to modernise Dublin to the extent that when one walks down the streets, one could be in any European city. We must be sure...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Assisted Human Reproduction (25 Apr 2023)

Mark Ward: 461. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the plans the Government has to introduce paid leave for people going through IVF treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19176/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mother and Baby Homes (25 Apr 2023)

Mark Ward: 466. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when he expects the first person who was a child in the Mother and Baby Homes to receive redress under the new scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19050/23]

Organised Crime: Statements (20 Apr 2023)

Mark Ward: I welcome the opportunity to discuss organised crime. This form of crime causes terror, misery and heartbreak for communities that deserve to feel safe and protected. We must stand united against all forms of crime and ensure it is finally tackled once and for all. I am also glad that the Government climbed down and changed the title of this debate to statements on gangland to statements on...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Apr 2023)

Mark Ward: Bring back the eviction ban.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Mental Health Services (20 Apr 2023)

Mark Ward: Since the Maskey report was published, the emphasis has been on Kerry, and rightly so, given the chronic mistreatment of children there. Deputy Funchion cited figures from February but they have increased again since March. I have figures to hand that show the national figures in CAMHS increased by a further 3% between February and March. A total of 4,434 children are waiting for a first...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Mental Health Services (20 Apr 2023)

Mark Ward: If they got the appropriate primary care, they would not need them.