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Joint Committee On Health: Issues Relating to Perinatal Mental Health: Discussion (18 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: The issue of public health nurses and their importance was mentioned. In my area, parents were getting letters from the HSE to state that the public health nurse service could not deliver child services for their children's development assessment at three, nine, 11, 21 to 24 and 46 to 48 months. I was one of the people who highlighted this issue at the time. We focused more on children's...

Joint Committee On Health: Issues Relating to Perinatal Mental Health: Discussion (18 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: When I was a young new father, I had interactions with public health nurses who came out to the house to visit my child and my wife at the time. As a father, I got support by being able to ask a question because I was not sure and did not know what to do and all that. It still sticks with me that I was able to use that support and it helped me at the time. The gap in services in my area at...

Joint Committee On Health: Issues Relating to Perinatal Mental Health: Discussion (18 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: I thank Dr. Niazi for answering all of the questions. He probably sees a question coming in from me and thinks " here he is again". We sometimes get bland answers from the HSE, but in fairness the answers I receive from Dr. Niazi and his statements in the media are always honest and transparent. I appreciate that.

Joint Committee On Health: Issues Relating to Perinatal Mental Health: Discussion (18 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: Health does not appreciate borders; it goes across borders.

Joint Committee On Health: Issues Relating to Perinatal Mental Health: Discussion (18 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: That is very interesting. Dr. Wrigley touched briefly in the slides on the accommodation issues in the hubs in hospitals in Cork, Limerick and Galway. Will she outline what is available in each? Are enough clinical space and staff available to deliver a top-class perinatal service? What is missing? What can we do in that regard?

Joint Committee On Health: Issues Relating to Perinatal Mental Health: Discussion (18 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: Yes.

Joint Committee On Health: Issues Relating to Perinatal Mental Health: Discussion (18 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: And what gaps are there and what needs to be improved.

Joint Committee On Health: Issues Relating to Perinatal Mental Health: Discussion (18 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: Yes.

Joint Committee On Health: Issues Relating to Perinatal Mental Health: Discussion (18 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: That parity-----.

Joint Committee On Health: Issues Relating to Perinatal Mental Health: Discussion (18 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: Someone rang me about getting advice from public health nurses around partners. One of the opening statements said that little or no service provision had been developed for partners in the perinatal period, including those within the LGBTQ+ community. Are there any international best standards for addressing this and how quickly can this be incorporated?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: I am just back from a wonderful briefing relating to the High Five Boxing Academy for children with additional needs. The briefing was hosted by Deputy Ó Snodaigh and me in the audiovisual room. I ask the Tánaiste to join me in welcoming the children, the parents, and the coaching staff of the High Five Boxing Academy for children with additional needs to the Gallery. This...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (13 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: 32. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the responsibility that her Department has in making changes to the Community Employment Procedures Manual; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50729/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pension Provisions (13 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: 68. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on the right of community employment supervisors to secure pension entitlements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50728/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Services (13 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: 132. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if youth workers can have a professional body identity similar to social care works who are regulated by CORU, in relation to their pay scales; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50736/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Assisted Decision-Making (13 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: 155. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the constitutional challenge by a ward of court as referred to by him during the pre-legislative scrutiny of the Assisted-Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50737/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (13 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: 178. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the provisions that are in place for residents who are using a coin meter for electricity to claim the energy credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50781/22]

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

Mark Ward: 359. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the children's mental health pathfinder project; the timeframe for implementation of this initiative; the details of the steering groups; the number of meetings to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50793/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (13 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: 364. To ask the Minister for Health his views on GPs using a different pricing scale when treating menopausal patients for HRT treatment; the reason for same; if this is standard practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50806/22]

Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Second Stage (12 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: This Bill is timely and welcome. While the Covid-19 restrictions were in place, we saw how those created a greater need for flexible working arrangements. While Covid-19 was and still is an extremely serious issue, the lessons we have learned from it should be key to our future approach to issues around caring, disabilities and equality. This Bill sets out a framework for flexible working...

Community and Voluntary Sector Workers: Motion [Private Members] (12 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: I also thank the Labour Party for the opportunity to speak on this really important issue. Last week, I was a member of the Sinn Féin team that met community employment supervisors in Leinster House. Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael Governments have refused to give any pay increases to these workers for the past 14 years. The starting rate of pay for an assistant community employment...