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Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Alternative Aftercare Services for Young Adults: Discussion (11 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: I thank the representatives for their opening statement. It was very good to read the report. I have worked in homeless services in the past. I have also been homeless and I know of the challenges that are faced. I was homeless as an adult and not as a young person, so I can only imagine how difficult it is for young people. Youth homelessness has always been a major issue. Often, the...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Alternative Aftercare Services for Young Adults: Discussion (11 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: It is a perfect storm at the moment.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Alternative Aftercare Services for Young Adults: Discussion (11 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: I have witnessed it. I am interested in the Galway project. If something is working, we do not have to reinvent the wheel. How does Ms Feeney see that being rolled out for a bigger population, such as Dublin? We have four local authorities in Dublin. Would she start with one smaller local authority or one area and work it out that way? What is her thinking on that?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Alternative Aftercare Services for Young Adults: Discussion (11 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: Does Galway Simon Community have a high staff turnover or does it have-----

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Alternative Aftercare Services for Young Adults: Discussion (11 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: -----the same people? That is very important. Staff who are in place a long time are able to build up that trust and relationship with young people.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Alternative Aftercare Services for Young Adults: Discussion (11 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: That is important. We will have Tusla in later. One of the criticisms we often get about Tusla relates to the high turnover of staff which means that young people must tell their story over and over again and are retraumatised. There is a lesson there. If staff can be looked after and retained, that builds up a relationship with young people so they can move on to the next stage of their...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Alternative Aftercare Services for Young Adults: Discussion (11 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: I apologise for being in and out of the meeting. I have not yet managed the ability to bilocate and I was speaking during debates in the Dáil Chamber. I read the opening statements before I came in. I have also listened to what I could of the meeting. One area I wish to focus on especially is that of the challenges encountered in accessing mental health supports by young people who...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Alternative Aftercare Services for Young Adults: Discussion (11 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: I have another question. Mr. Gloster touched on the alignment of services, which is really important. Sláintecare recommends that CAMHS should be extended to young people right up to the age of 25 to stop that kind of cliff-edge scenario about which I spoke. In that context, will Tusla ever be in a position to extend that aftercare service to young people up to the age of 25 to have...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Alternative Aftercare Services for Young Adults: Discussion (11 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: That is welcome. I attended a conference last week in Denmark on youth mental health. One of the recommendations in Tusla's report is with regard to a pilot programme to explore new models on international best practice. What areas of best practice are out there at the moment that Mr. Gloster thinks would help? I heard numerous ideas at the conference I attended that I was able to bring...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Alternative Aftercare Services for Young Adults: Discussion (11 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: I look forward to that. I thank the witnesses very much.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Alternative Aftercare Services for Young Adults: Discussion (11 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: I thank Ms O'Hara.

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

Mark Ward: 362. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the appointment of the new youth mental health lead, the functions of the role, the responsibility of the role, the salary of the role, the expected starting date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49236/22]

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

Mark Ward: 363. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to emergency departments with mental health difficulties to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49237/22]

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

Mark Ward: 364. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the €10 million in Mental Health Capital funding announced at the health budget press conference; if he will provide an outline of the way this funding will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49238/22]

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

Mark Ward: 365. To ask the Minister for Health the breakdown of the €4 million for improving regulatory compliance in mental health in-patient services in alignment with Mental Health Commission regulations, which was announced in the health budget press conference; the way the funding will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49239/22]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (5 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: We have discussed the cost-of-living issue and the increase in the cost of living countless times in the Chamber. I want to bring to the Taoiseach's attention an unexpected new bill that workers in Liffey Valley shopping centre are facing. Later this month, the owners of Liffey Valley plan to introduce paid car parking for customers and staff. Staff will be expected to pay up to...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Policies (4 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: 38. To ask the Taoiseach when a citizens' assembly will be convened on a united Ireland. [44771/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (4 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: 441. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person who is in receipt of a disability allowance together with the half-rate of carer's allowance will received the proposed additional €500 payments for both as announced in Budget 2023; if so, when they can expect to receive these payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48451/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (4 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: 457. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the €500 announced for invalidity recipients in budget 2023 applies to partial capacity payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48648/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Development Projects (4 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: 526. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide a report on the community safety innovation fund, including the number of groups that applied, the number that were successful and the amount in funding that was allocated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47875/22]