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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.

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

Mark Ward: I am sorry to cut across Ms Joyce but is her point on prisons in general, the Central Mental Hospital or the entire judicial system?

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (1 Dec 2022)

Mark Ward: 356. To ask the Minister for Health the options that are available to a person whose general practitioner does not provide smear tests; if the HSE keeps a list of general practitioners that offer the service; the frequency with which this list is updated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60006/22]

Drugs Policy: Motion [Private Members] (30 Nov 2022)

Mark Ward: I want to thank Deputy Ó Ríordáin for bringing forward this motion and I welcome Councillor Daithí Doolan to the Visitors Gallery. He is a comrade of mine who, like myself, has worked in addiction services right across Dublin over the years. In all those years we have seen so many of our citizens fall between the cracks. The culture of drugs use has changed. Years...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (30 Nov 2022)

Mark Ward: 117. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a permanent site planning application for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59794/22]

Toll Charge Increases: Motion [Private Members] (29 Nov 2022)

Mark Ward: I thank my colleague, Deputy O'Rourke, for tabling this motion to stop the hike in toll charges on our motorways. Sometimes I believe the Government is living under a rock when it comes to the cost-of-living crisis. The crisis is real. It is real for the people of my constituency, who are making a stark choice between eating and heating. The cost-of-living crisis is real for the many who...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (29 Nov 2022)

Mark Ward: 579. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the policy for family members to provide clothes to persons in prison; if they can be hand-delivered; if there will be any changes in this policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59105/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reports (29 Nov 2022)

Mark Ward: 669. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update when the report on the audit into CAMHS by the HSE will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59032/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reports (29 Nov 2022)

Mark Ward: 670. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update when the report on the audit into CAMHS by the Mental Health Commission will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59033/22]