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Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (13 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: 572. To ask the Minister for Health if a report (details supplied) has been received by his Department; if the recommendations have been received; the effort that is being made to implement these findings ahead of the move of the Central Mental Hospital to Portrane; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61828/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (13 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: 602. To ask the Minister for Health the number of young persons in CAMHS who are being treated online in a different country; the countries in which they are being treated; the way that this consultation was arranged; the length of time that this practice has existed; when these young persons will be treated by a doctor based in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61985/22]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Mental Health Services (8 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: I am extremely troubled to find out that the concerns escalated by the Mental Health Commission to the HSE have not been conveyed to the Minister of State. This is extremely worrying. We are having these reviews because 240 children were placed at risk of significant harm and 46 children and young people experienced significant harm, including weight gain, sedation, elevated blood pressure...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Mental Health Services (8 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: I acknowledge the Minister of State's response to the Maskey report and how quickly she acted. I also acknowledge that three reviews are being done by the HSE and one by the Mental Health Commission. It is very welcome to have these reviews done. We must remember, however, that before these additional concerns were escalated, there were red flags all over CAMHS. The Linn Dara CAMHS...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Mental Health Services (8 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: 5. To ask the Minister for Health the terms of reference and timeframe for the Mental Health Commission review into child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS; if he will outline the concerns raised by the Mental Health Commission with the HSE and the nature of those concerns; if he will outline the HSE's response to those concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Mental Health Services (8 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: The Mental Health Commission is carrying out a review of CAMHS after major concerns were raised in the Maskey report on children who were subjected to significant harm in south Kerry. Could the Minister outline what concerns have been raised by the commission in the review? When were they raised with the HSE? What was the nature of these concerns and what was the Government's response to them?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (8 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: 26. To ask the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses in CHO 7; the number of vacant positions for public health nurses in CHO 7; the current recruitment process in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61273/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (8 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: 71. To ask the Minister for Health the number of community disability network teams in Dublin Mid-West; the staffing levels per team; the location of each team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61274/22]

Patient Safety (Notifiable Patient Safety Incidents) Bill 2019: Report Stage (7 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: I never met Vicky Phelan but like most of the nation, I felt like I knew her. Those who listened to her or watched her could not help but be struck by her honesty, courage and dedication. She had the courage to fight - the bravest courage of all - for those who would, ultimately, come after her. I listened to other speakers who knew Vicky Phelan. Deputy Kelly said this Bill does not pass...

Teacher Shortages: Motion [Private Members] (7 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: During the recess, both myself and my constituency colleague, Deputy Eoin Ó Broin, took on the task of writing to every school in Dublin Mid-West to request that we meet them. The purpose was to find out directly from the schools the challenges they face. We met representatives of approximately 25 schools. The schools have several common issues, one of which is the shortage of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (7 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: 158. To ask the Minister for Health if genetic counsellors will be recognised as a profession in Ireland; when accredited training for genetic counselling will begin in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61279/22]

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (6 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: Problem gambling is a big issue in Ireland and in my community. When I was growing up, my area was an area of disadvantage. It did not have any community infrastructure whatsoever. One of the first things that went into it was a pub and the next thing was a bookies, which squeezed the life and the money out of my community. These things need to be looked at. I have worked in addiction...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: 341. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the supports available for fuel allowance applicants who are marginally over the qualifying limit; if exceptions can be made for these people; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60219/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (6 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: 342. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if individuals who qualify for the living alone allowance can be considered for the fuel allowance if they are over the qualifying limit by the amount received in their living alone allowance; if exceptions can be made in these cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60220/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (6 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: 591. To ask the Minister for Health the number of mental health peer support workers to be recruited by CHO area including trainee staff; the current number of peer support workers employed by the HSE by CHO area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60424/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry (6 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: 725. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if funding for Horse Racing Ireland can be allocated to urban horse rearing projects such as an equine club (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60839/22]

Joint Committee On Health: People Detained in Secure Forensic Mental Health Facilities: Discussion (6 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: I thank the Chairman for allowing me to speak first. I apologise to the witnesses as I cannot stay for the entire meeting, and I usually do, as I must go somewhere else later. I thank the IPRT and the University of Galway for carrying out this report. As Ms Joyce has said, the report highlights that individuals are being let down at each stage of being detained in the CMH. At the very...

Joint Committee On Health: People Detained in Secure Forensic Mental Health Facilities: Discussion (6 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: I have two questions related to the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Act and advance healthcare directives, AHDs. In terms of the new Act that went through the Seanad last week, how does it affect people detained in the CMH? Has the Act improved their basic human rights? I am interested in hearing what Professor Flynn thinks about the matter.

Joint Committee On Health: People Detained in Secure Forensic Mental Health Facilities: Discussion (6 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: That seems odd. We live in a society in which data is key. Most of our policies are based on evidence, which is the best way to do things. I find it bizarre that no data on people detained in the CMH are obtainable. Is there any reason for that? It is the first I have heard of it. Is there any rationale behind it?

Joint Committee On Health: People Detained in Secure Forensic Mental Health Facilities: Discussion (6 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: I thank the Chair and thank all the witnesses as well for that report.