Results 101-120 of 282 for speaker:Charles Ward

Written Answers — Department of Health: Childcare Services (15 Jul 2025)

Charles Ward: 996. To ask the Minister for Health the addiction services currently available in County Donegal for young people and children aged under 18; the number of patients served; the current waiting list for these services; the services they provide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39652/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (15 Jul 2025)

Charles Ward: 997. To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE dentists based at Letterkenny primary care centre in the years of 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, by grade, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39653/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (15 Jul 2025)

Charles Ward: 998. To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE physiotherapist by grade based at Bundoran health centre in 2023, 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39654/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (15 Jul 2025)

Charles Ward: 999. To ask the Minister for Health the locations within CHO1 where HSE funded audiologists are based in 2023, 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39655/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (15 Jul 2025)

Charles Ward: 1000. To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant orthopaedic surgeons and orthopaedic registrars based at Letterkenny University Hospital in 2023,2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39656/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (15 Jul 2025)

Charles Ward: 1001. To ask the Minister for Health if the HSE plans to establish a minor injuries clinic in Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39661/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (15 Jul 2025)

Charles Ward: 1001. To ask the Minister for Health if the HSE plans to establish a minor injuries clinic in Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39661/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (15 Jul 2025)

Charles Ward: 1002. To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant in orthopaedic surgeons and orthopaedic registrar's based at Letterkenny University Hospital in the years of 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39662/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Funding (15 Jul 2025)

Charles Ward: 1044. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there are plans for capital investment into further and higher education facilities within Donegal within the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39666/25]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Jul 2025)

Charles Ward: I was horrified by the "Journal Investigates" report that stated just 12% of cancer patients in Letterkenny University Hospital receive treatment within the recommended 15-day timeframe. Cancer patients in Letterkenny have to wait 50% longer than those in any other hospital in the HSE West and North-West region. This is not just delay; this is life-altering. Research by the British Medical...

Transparency for Supermarket Profits: Motion [Private Members] (9 Jul 2025)

Charles Ward: I thank the Social Democrats for bringing forward this very important motion, which I fully support. There is no doubt skyrocketing grocery prices coupled with huge increases in other household costs, like energy and rent, are putting huge strain on families across the country. Right now families in Donegal find themselves caught in a pincer movement between the cost-of-living crisis and...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (8 Jul 2025)

Charles Ward: I want to mention Elm Park, given the fact that this is a time-sensitive issue. Houses in Elm Park in Buncrana face immediate danger as they have been built in a floodplain and are affected by defective concrete. The only safe option for these residents is relocation. The home of one family home is in such a bad structural state that the family sees no alternative but to move ahead with...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (8 Jul 2025)

Charles Ward: When? Can we get a date?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (8 Jul 2025)

Charles Ward: Since becoming a TD, I have raised the defective concrete crisis every single week in this Chamber. I have stood here 23 times outlining the many issues with the Government's scheme, and have highlighted the lived experience of the impacted homeowners. My message has been consistent. The scheme is not working for the families. They are struggling. Every week I am standing here pleading...

Committee on Children and Equality: General Scheme of the Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Discussion (8 Jul 2025)

Charles Ward: I thank the witnesses for attending. I agree with many of the witnesses that this Bill is not ambitious enough. It is disappointing to see the Government take a major step back when it comes to equality reforms. We cannot afford to take a step back on equality reforms in the current climate. We need to push them forward to ensure we have a more equal society for everyone in the country....

Committee on Children and Equality: General Scheme of the Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Discussion (8 Jul 2025)

Charles Ward: Is Mr. Herrick happy enough?

Committee on Children and Equality: General Scheme of the Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Discussion (8 Jul 2025)

Charles Ward: Should equality impact assessments be undertaken for equality Bills such as this and what would the assessment look like?

Committee on Children and Equality: General Scheme of the Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Discussion (8 Jul 2025)

Charles Ward: The witnesses mentioned that the private sector equality and human rights duties have been used to great effect in Northern Ireland. Can they give an example of this?

Committee on Children and Equality: General Scheme of the Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Discussion (8 Jul 2025)

Charles Ward: Yes, that would be great. Mr. Collins mentioned extending the Bill to functions of the State. Will he give examples of how Travellers and Roma people might face racism or discrimination by State services?

Nursing Homes: Motion [Private Members] (2 Jul 2025)

Charles Ward: I thank the Labour Party for putting forward this very important motion on nursing homes. I support it and its calls to prioritise equality and safety in the care of older people. Overhauling nursing homes is what we need to look at. As someone who has worked on the ground and worked for the company involved in the documentary, I am not surprised. To say that 80% of nursing homes are now...