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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (18 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: 452. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a school (details supplied) will see work commence on their new school building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51575/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (18 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: 453. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on when a school (details supplied) will receive a permanent school building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51576/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (18 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: 454. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there are plans to provide clinical supervision to primary school teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51577/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Schemes (18 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: 455. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there are plans to expand the DEIS criteria to reflect the changing cultural and economic changes communities are facing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51578/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (18 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: 777. To ask the Minister for Health if CAMHS provide treatment for young people experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51579/22]

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

Mark Ward: We could hear the passion and the love the witnesses have for their jobs and I thank them. Any criticism I have is what they have highlighted in relation to what is missing. One can see that the perinatal service is almost there. With a bit of tweaking, political will and more resources, we could be world leaders in this area. The in-patient facility, the mother and baby unit that was...

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

Mark Ward: Dr. Niazi raised the issue of the two sites in April 2022. It is now October, which is six months later and the issue seems to be ongoing. I am concerned it could go on indefinitely. Dr. Niazi mentioned the third floor site and a green field site. Is there a preference? Can we as legislators do anything to apply pressure and get that moving? That is what I am interested in.

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

Mark Ward: That is the question I was going to ask.

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

Mark Ward: A decision has not yet been made between the two sites. Dr. Wrigley has identified two sites and-----

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

Mark Ward: While there are 20 perinatal units like this in Britain, there are none, according to Dr. Wrigley, in the North of Ireland. As such, there is currently no mother and baby unit on the whole island of Ireland.

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

Mark Ward: The North is probably at the same stage as the HSE is in trying to get a unit here and is moving forward slowly. Has there been collaboration between North and South to see if there is any work that can be done together?

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: Okay.

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

Mark Ward: And, again, in the context of bricks and mortar-----

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

Mark Ward: -----where is that in the planning? Has that progressed or is that just a request at the moment?

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

Mark Ward: Technology has moved on 100% in respect of modular builds. A school in my area is a modular build. It is a state-of-the-art building and is not like the old prefabs that people had years ago. These are state-of-the-art places using modern technology. Modular builds should be an option moving forward and they would not have the same stigma as in the past. In here we usually ask for ways...

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

Mark Ward: It is refreshing to hear all that and much of what has been said is common sense. I would like this model replicated in other departments in the HSE as it would help with the recruitment and retention of staff.