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Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Nov 2025)

Mark Ward: Sinn Féin will not oppose the Bill but I believe the Government has missed an opportunity with the Bill to include the introduction of compensation for expenses in court by those who undertake jury duty. Deputy Carthy has raised this with the Minister on numerous occasions. The absence of such a payment impacts on people already struggling with the cost of living, as well as those with...

Paediatric Spinal Surgery Waiting Lists: Statements (19 Nov 2025)

Mark Ward: I wish the Minister well as she tackles this issue. There is no one on any side of the House who does not want to see children get timely access to the care they need. I commend the advocates who have long been calling for a statutory public inquiry into spina bifida and complex scoliosis services. I cautiously welcome the fact the Government has agreed to this. The reason I say I...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (19 Nov 2025)

Mark Ward: I was going through the minutes of the European Council meeting. They state, "The European Council welcomes the agreement reached on the first phase of the Comprehensive Plan to end the Gaza Conflict put forward by President Trump". The minutes went on to call on "all parties to fully commit to implementing all phases and to refrain from any actions that jeopardise the agreement". The...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Childcare Services (13 Nov 2025)

Mark Ward: 414. To ask the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the schemes available to an organisation (details supplied) to fund the building of their early childhood and family centre; how they can apply for this; if she will engage with the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62356/25]

Cost of Motoring: Motion [Private Members] (12 Nov 2025)

Mark Ward: As we speak, Irish drivers who are going about their business and driving home from work are paying more for their petrol and diesel than drivers in other European countries. The Government will point to geopolitical factors as the reason for these high petrol and diesel prices, but people should not let the Government fool them. It is Government policy that is driving up the cost of...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (12 Nov 2025)

Mark Ward: I was at a public meeting last Monday in Neilstown hosted by parents of children with disabilities. They raised a multitude of areas and how their children are being failed. There are long waiting lists for assessment of need, speech and language therapy and occupational therapy. There is no access to appropriate school places. There are limited SNA allocations. They also talked about...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (12 Nov 2025)

Mark Ward: 25. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on disability will next meet. [56980/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions (12 Nov 2025)

Mark Ward: I want to raise concerns over the violent and persistent intimidation being experienced by residents in Balgaddy in my area. This has been going on for months. Residents in Balgaddy fear for their safety and that of their children. In recent weeks, a gang has engaged in repeated violent acts of intimidation and criminal damage. I have received countless emails and phone calls, and many...

Ceisteanna - Questions (12 Nov 2025)

Mark Ward: 12. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on justice, migration and social affairs will next meet. [56981/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Disabilities Assessments (12 Nov 2025)

Mark Ward: 94. To ask the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the average waiting time for assessment of needs in the Dublin Midwest constituency; the steps which are being taken to reduce waiting times in the Dublin Midwest area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61910/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Disability Services (12 Nov 2025)

Mark Ward: 134. To ask the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when the Clondalkin CDNT will move to the new primary health care centre on the Boot Road, from a location (details supplied); the reasons for the delay; when she expects it to be operational; to provide a breakdown of the staff that will be in the new location; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61909/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (12 Nov 2025)

Mark Ward: 495. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she plans to change the arbitrary deadline of 1 October for parents or guardians to submit a letter of eligibility for the admission of students with a disability or special educational needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61241/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (12 Nov 2025)

Mark Ward: 494. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the D15 pilot scheme for common enrolment; if there are plans to roll this out in other areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61240/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (12 Nov 2025)

Mark Ward: 496. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to urgently intervene to resolve the issues arising from the NCSE’s SNA Review Guidelines 30214, to protect the essential work of SNAs in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61242/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (12 Nov 2025)

Mark Ward: 497. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the supports provided to teachers to upskill to meet the special educational needs in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61243/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: National Educational Psychological Service (12 Nov 2025)

Mark Ward: 498. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of NEPS assessments that have been provided in schools to date in 2025; the locations of each; her plans to increase NEPS assessments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61244/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (12 Nov 2025)

Mark Ward: 499. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a school (details supplied) will be fully open; the current opening hours; the number of pupils; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61245/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (12 Nov 2025)

Mark Ward: 712. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for an update on the gym and leisure facilities at a location (details supplied); when services will be reopened to members of the local community; if he will guarantee that these services will remain open to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61070/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Funding (12 Nov 2025)

Mark Ward: 750. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the list of successful applicants of the Community Safety Fund; the funding each project received; the total number of applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61416/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (12 Nov 2025)

Mark Ward: 775. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will ensure that the normal operation of a local restaurant (details supplied) can resume; if his Department has had any engagement with the business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61753/25]