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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (11 May 2023)

Mark Ward: 274. To ask the Minister for Health if he is aware of a shortage of the medicines colofac and spasmonal within Ireland; the options available to those that are prescribed the medicines; the steps being taken to address the shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22281/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Correspondence (11 May 2023)

Mark Ward: 275. To ask the Minister for Health if he has received a petition from a group (details supplied); if he has replied to the group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22282/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (11 May 2023)

Mark Ward: 279. To ask the Minister for Health the pathways that are open to health professionals to train and specialise in child and youth mental health; if he will outline the list of courses in tabular form; if he will list the professions working within this area; if he will outline any future plans for these courses given the extension of CAMHS for up to 25-year-olds; and if he will make a...

Food Costs and High Grocery Bills: Motion [Private Members] (9 May 2023)

Mark Ward: I begin by thanking my colleague Deputy Louise O'Reilly for the work she did on this motion. I also wish the Minister of State all the best in his new role and more importantly I hope he will take a hardline approach in his meeting with retailers during the week. The Government is out of touch with the struggles of ordinary workers and families. I will explain why. I will talk about...

Europe Day: Statements (9 May 2023)

Mark Ward: Historically, the EU has been a catalyst for much good in Ireland in terms of equality, workers’ rights, environmental standards and the rights of women. While there is much good in the EU, there is criticism that the EU has strayed from the original vision of a community of nations working in partnership and solidarity for the greater well-being of all citizens. With the EU moving...

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

Mark Ward: I thank all the witnesses for the work they are doing in youth mental health. It is valuable and important. I will not use the language I was going to use but I am getting tired listening to myself talking about problems all the time. That is what I seem to be doing in the Dáil. I can call out waiting lists for services for young people left, right and centre but I would rather start...

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

Mark Ward: Would that be a model of care providing for referral pathways for people from one service to another? Young people could be involved in a number of services. A number of people are involved with the community disability network teams but also with CAMHS and the likes of the witnesses’ organisations. Would that mean more communications between different groups and organisations...

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

Mark Ward: We need to move away from this personal relationship kind of system. We all build them up. I have personal relationships with people in different agencies whom I know I can pick up a phone and call. A model of care or something needs to be there. It is not that personal relationships are unimportant, but we should not rely on a personal relationship for a child to get care because they...

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]