Results 181-200 of 3,205 for speaker:Mark Ward

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Support Schemes (6 Oct 2020)

Mark Ward: 572. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the supports available to students who have been denied SUSI because they did not meet the criteria; if other supports are available to persons who are still struggling to pay fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28118/20]

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 40 - Children and Youth Affairs (Revised) (6 Oct 2020)

Mark Ward: I congratulate the Minister on his appointment. As this is the first time that I have had an opportunity to converse with him, I ask the Chair to give me some latitude.

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 40 - Children and Youth Affairs (Revised) (6 Oct 2020)

Mark Ward: On the Estimates, are the initial supports for Tusla adequate due to Covid? I attended the meeting of the Special Committee on Covid-19 Response where we heard testimonies by experts and witnesses that there had been an increase in domestic violence, among other things. In normal times, children from homes experiencing domestic violence found a safe haven in school but they did not attend...

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 40 - Children and Youth Affairs (Revised) (6 Oct 2020)

Mark Ward: Yes. There are two now.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (7 Oct 2020)

Mark Ward: 231. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons who applied for counsellor roles from the recruitment drive be on call for Ireland; the number that were recruited for the position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29065/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Expenditure (7 Oct 2020)

Mark Ward: 245. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a report into a service (details supplied) operations being managed by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29191/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Expenditure (7 Oct 2020)

Mark Ward: 246. To ask the Minister for Health if the private, fee paying part of a service (details supplied) will now be managed by the HSE; if it will now become a public service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29192/20]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (8 Oct 2020)

Mark Ward: Today is National Traveller Mental Health Day. Nearly 80% of Travellers who took part in a survey stated that they or a member of their family had suffered from depression, compared with just 8% of the general population. The survey, carried out by the Clondalkin Traveller primary healthcare project, involved Travellers living in the Clondalkin, Lucan, Newcastle and Palmerstown areas....

Mental Health Parity of Esteem Bill 2020: First Stage (8 Oct 2020)

Mark Ward: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to place mental health on parity with physical health; to improve provision of mental health services; to increase the quality of care for those in mental health services; and to provide for related matters. For too long, mental health has been the Cinderella of the health services. Years of neglect, under-investment and...

Mental Health Parity of Esteem Bill 2020: First Stage (8 Oct 2020)

Mark Ward: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Aircraft (8 Oct 2020)

Mark Ward: 27. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the investigation into the incident when a helicopter door fell off and landed in a school in Clondalkin in May 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28896/20]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (8 Oct 2020)

Mark Ward: 54. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the provisions in place for Defence Forces personnel who will be serving overseas with the United Nations for a minimum of six months to receive leave to return home during this time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28897/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (13 Oct 2020)

Mark Ward: 67. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are plans to enter the proposed Lucan Luas line and or extension in the planning process (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30039/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (13 Oct 2020)

Mark Ward: 125. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views in relation to investment being made in Irish language centres in towns and cities here (details supplied); and if she will ensure that the appropriate funding to such centres is included in budget 2021 for Foras na Gaeilge to distribute. [29814/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Citizenship Applications (13 Oct 2020)

Mark Ward: 357. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps to be taken by persons who are entering university while waiting on results from citizenship applications; and the documents that need to be provided to universities in terms of deciding fees and SUSI applications by persons awaiting citizenship applications. [30044/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (13 Oct 2020)

Mark Ward: 400. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons waiting on results from citizenship applications. [30042/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (13 Oct 2020)

Mark Ward: 401. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of students waiting on results from citizenship applications. [30043/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (13 Oct 2020)

Mark Ward: 402. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps that can be taken by a person (details supplied) due to their circumstances. [30045/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (14 Oct 2020)

Mark Ward: 25. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there is a delay in opening the ASD unit in a school (details supplied); the provisions available for students who were intended to attend the school in 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25991/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (14 Oct 2020)

Mark Ward: 37. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the new ASD unit will open in a school (details supplied); the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25990/20]