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Safe Staffing Levels in Hospitals: Statements (23 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: It will be no surprise to the Minister of State that I will talk about children's mental health, the crisis in children's mental health services and the false promises made by the Government. In May 2022, 11 crucial CAMHS beds were closed in Linn Dara. The Minister of State with responsibility for mental health and the then Taoiseach said that they would be reopened in September 2022. We...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: The last time I spoke on this, I called on the Government to establish a full statutory inquiry into the allegations of abuse, harassment and sexual harassment. I said at the time that the proposal to hold a review was far short of what was needed and that a full statutory inquiry was needed. I also called for re-engagement with all stakeholders including the representatives of the Women of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: Will there be a statutory inquiry?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: 6. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the report carried out by the independent review group into allegations made by a group (details supplied); when this will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14199/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: I wish to ask the Tánaiste, in this role as Minister for Defence, about the review carried out by the independent review group into the very serious allegations made by the Women of Honour. Has the Tánaiste seen the report? When will it be published?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: I will put on the record that I am the son of a retired Defence Forces man. My father was in the Army for 25 years. I will point out all the hard work he and his comrades did, some of whom are in today. Retired United Nations veterans will be coming in this afternoon to visit the House. I extend my admiration and support to the Women of Honour group and all the survivors who came forward,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: 52. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the actions that he is taking to improve pay and conditions for members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14200/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (23 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: 89. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her views on mental health support teams that operate in some schools in England (details supplied); if she has considered rolling out a similar system in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14197/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (23 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: 124. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the action her Department is taking to ensure a project in a school in Rathcoole (details supplied) is delivered at the earliest opportunity given the many delays already faced and the pressing need for increased capacity to cater for secondary school students in the Newcastle and Rathcoole areas; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (23 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: 341. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the HSE did not alert the families of patients assessed by an individual (details supplied); if the HSE had serious concerns with the individual's qualifications; when the concerns that the HSE had with the individual's qualifications were first noted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14412/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (23 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: 342. To ask the Minister for Health if patients assessed by an individual (details supplied) named in a television programme will have to be reassessed; if their access to services will be affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14413/23]

Health (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (22 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: Sinn Féin will be supporting this Bill. There should be no restrictions or deterrents for people accessing healthcare. Sinn Féin has long campaigned for the abolition of inpatient charges so it is very welcome to see that this is finally happening. The €80 charge a day has been a barrier for people presenting to hospitals. There are so many individuals and families who...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (22 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: I too want to talk about the situation in Palestine and the ongoing immoral and illegal landgrab by Israeli settlers. Since 1967, Israel has established approximately 140 settlements on Palestinian land, accommodating more than 500,000 settlers, and groups of settlers have also built scores of other illegal outposts on Palestinian lands. I had the privilege to visit Palestine last year....

Eviction Ban: Motion [Private Members] (21 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: I have been listening to the Minister and other Government Deputies and Ministers on the radio and television during the week trying to defend the indefensible action of not extending this eviction ban. They are far disconnected from the reality of what it is like to be homeless. Do any of them know what it is like to be homeless and to experience that trauma? Do they know what it is like...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Youth Work and Integrated Care and Education: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: I get that about that kind of bottom-up approach. The people who are here today are informing us but the disconnection is there from the top down as well. I get that.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Youth Work and Integrated Care and Education: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: This is an example of collaboration. We are working together now.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Youth Work and Integrated Care and Education: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: I have really enjoyed this meeting. It has been very informative. It was mentioned that a report would come out from this. This place just publishes reports and nothing happens to them. It is incumbent on the witnesses and us to make sure that there is action on that report and that we follow up. If the committee runs into barriers in getting actions on the recommendations of that...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Youth Work and Integrated Care and Education: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: I thank Ms Kearney.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Youth Work and Integrated Care and Education: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: I thank Senator Ruane. It is good to see her. This is my second meeting today. Earlier, I was at the Joint Sub-Committee on Mental Health where the subject of dual diagnosis was discussed. Ms Harris touched on this topic also. This is important. At the meeting in question, we discussed community-based organisations working on the ground directly with the people affected by the decisions...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Youth Work and Integrated Care and Education: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Mark Ward: What is that?