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Joint Committee On Health: Resourcing and the Provision of Services at the Linn Dara CAMHS Unit: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: I presume that Linn Dara is saving money because of these vacancies. Has any consideration been given to using those savings to incentivise people to work in the organisation?

Joint Committee On Health: Resourcing and the Provision of Services at the Linn Dara CAMHS Unit: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: Am I correct in saying that the hope is that the next batch of qualified nurse recruits are the ones who will fill the positions in Linn Dara?

Joint Committee On Health: Resourcing and the Provision of Services at the Linn Dara CAMHS Unit: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: Does Mr. Brady wish to contribute?

Joint Committee On Health: Resourcing and the Provision of Services at the Linn Dara CAMHS Unit: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: I know. I live close to it – it is almost on my doorstep.

Joint Committee On Health: Resourcing and the Provision of Services at the Linn Dara CAMHS Unit: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: I thank Mr. Brady. I appreciate his reply. I will move on to another matter because as I only have a little time left. Dr. Doody mentioned that a small number of young people with eating disorders needed to be admitted to eating disorder services. When I asked a parliamentary question, the reply I received – it was actually signed by Mr. Ryan – stated that 49 children had...

Joint Committee On Health: Resourcing and the Provision of Services at the Linn Dara CAMHS Unit: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: In the parliamentary question, I asked the Minister for Health for the number of children who presented to the HSE looking for treatment for eating disorders who were referred to non-eating disorder inpatient acute mental health facilities in a number of different years. The figure supplied for 2021 was 115. That is an increase from 97 the year before.

Joint Committee On Health: Resourcing and the Provision of Services at the Linn Dara CAMHS Unit: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: I also want to raise the issue of the referrals to CAMHS that are not accepted. According to the information I have, one third of referrals to CAMHS are not accepted. There were 21,000 referrals to CAMHS in 2021, which shows how busy it is, but only 14,000 of these were accepted. I have met with parents of children who have autism who feel their children are falling through the cracks....

Joint Committee On Health: Resourcing and the Provision of Services at the Linn Dara CAMHS Unit: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: I again raise the issue of children being admitted to adult mental health facilities. I accept that CHO 7 has the best record in the State for not admitting children into adult facilities. I am concerned that the closure of Linn Dara could lead to more children entering adult facilities. The HSE's stance was mentioned whereby children are admitted for the least time possible. In CHO 9,...

Joint Committee On Health: Resourcing and the Provision of Services at the Linn Dara CAMHS Unit: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: Would the closure of the beds in Linn Dara impact on referral from other areas?

Joint Committee On Health: Resourcing and the Provision of Services at the Linn Dara CAMHS Unit: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: There are fewer resources.

Joint Committee On Health: Resourcing and the Provision of Services at the Linn Dara CAMHS Unit: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: What would lead to a situation, for example, the one I mentioned, which I know was not CHO 7, where a child was in an adult inpatient facility for 13 days and another two children were there for more than a week? I was just wondering. I am looking for information more than criticising.

Joint Committee On Health: Resourcing and the Provision of Services at the Linn Dara CAMHS Unit: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: Mr. Ryan would be sitting over here.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Homeless Persons Supports (23 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: 13. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his response to homelessness and, in particular, the rising levels of family homelessness and the lack of homeless temporary accommodation in the past 12 months. [32748/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (23 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: 78. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will introduce a rent freeze to take cost of living pressures of workers and families and to stop them entering homelessness. [32747/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (23 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: 128. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the plans that are in place to tackle the backlog in issuing passports. [32745/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (23 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: 155. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will consider as a matter of urgency opening a passport office in Belfast in view of the current backlog and volume of applications on the island of Ireland including an unprecedented number from the North of Ireland. [32746/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (21 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: 106. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the National Transport Authority ceased the 88X bus route and curtailed the 51D bus routes; and if the service will be returned. [31780/22]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht – Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: I noticed the Minister, Deputy Ryan, getting glossy photos taken in front of electric buses this week. These buses are welcome and will reduce emissions. However, in the same week, two bus services in my area were curtailed. The 68X route, which operates from Newcastle to the city centre, has been discontinued. Newcastle is one of the areas of highest population growth not only in my...

Special Educational Needs School Places: Motion [Private Members] (14 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: On Saturday, I stood outside the GPO with members of FUSS. I stood in solidarity as they spoke about children's disability services. The Minister of State mentioned emotion. I could not help but be emotional while listening to the parents and children who shared their lived experiences. They have to fight every single day just to get the basic care, access to treatment and school places...