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Progressing Special Education Provision: Statements (9 May 2024)

Mark Ward: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Sinn Féin is determined to work towards a future where all children get to go to school with their siblings and peers. At the moment, this is simply not happening. I spoke with members of the Clondalkin autism support group this morning. They outlined many of the challenges that children with special educational needs face. They...

Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (2 May 2024)

Mark Ward: Many aspects of this Bill are welcome. However, following on from report of the Commission on the Defence Forces, it seems that the Government is determined to squander this opportunity. Poor pay and conditions in the Defence Forces are not a new phenomenon. I speak as the son of a former Defence Forces veteran. My father spent 25 years serving this country at home and abroad. I saw...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (2 May 2024)

Mark Ward: 266. To ask the Minister for Health to outline if the decisions to move residents from the willow and sycamore units of Cherry Orchard Hospital was on recommendation from HIQA or by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19946/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (2 May 2024)

Mark Ward: 267. To ask the Minister for Health further to Questions on Promised Legislation on 25 April 2024, if the Minister with responsibility for older people will meet with the families of residents of willow and sycamore units of Cherry Orchard Hospital who have been moved or asked to move; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19947/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (2 May 2024)

Mark Ward: 268. To ask the Minister for Health further to Questions on Promised Legislation on 25 April 2024, if the Minister with responsibility for older people will allow an independent examination into the decision to move the elderly residents from the willow and sycamore units of Cherry Orchard Hospital from their home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19948/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (2 May 2024)

Mark Ward: 269. To ask the Minister for Health further to Questions on Promised Legislation on 25 April 2024, if the Minister with responsibility for older people will allow the remaining 16 Cherry Orchard Residents in the willow and sycamore units be moved to willow east; if the repair work in willow east has been carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19949/24]

Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 May 2024)

Mark Ward: I wish to share time with Deputies Ó Laoghaire and Ó Murchú.

Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 May 2024)

Mark Ward: I was a member of the Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when I heard at first hand the heartbreaking testimonies of those affected by the mother and baby homes. The last time I spoke on this issue, I read testimonies that survivors made to the commission of investigation. I will read again some of these testimonies because it is important to hear these...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (1 May 2024)

Mark Ward: I want to raise a niche issue in housing, which is the social housing passport. It provides for someone to move from one local authority housing list to another. At present, people on the Dublin City Council list cannot move over to the South Dublin County Council list without losing their time. I will give an example of why this is needed. I have a constituent living in Newcastle, County...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (1 May 2024)

Mark Ward: 240. To ask the Minister for Health if the CAMHS redress scheme established in south Kerry following the Maskey Review will be widened to north Kerry families; if he will provide an update on the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19541/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (1 May 2024)

Mark Ward: 302. To ask the Minister for Health the number of adults who presented to the HSE looking for treatment for eating disorders that were referred to non-eating disorder inpatient public acute mental health facilities from 2018 to date, by year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19757/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (1 May 2024)

Mark Ward: 303. To ask the Minister for Health the number of adults that presented to the HSE looking for treatment for eating disorders that received specialist inpatient treatment in a dedicated eating disorder service from 2018 to date, by year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19758/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (1 May 2024)

Mark Ward: 306. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children who presented to the HSE looking for treatment for eating disorders who were referred to non-eating disorder inpatient public acute mental health facilities from 2018 to date, by year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19763/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (1 May 2024)

Mark Ward: 307. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children that presented to the HSE looking for treatment for eating disorders that received specialist inpatient treatment in a dedicated eating disorder service from 2018 to date, by year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19764/24]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (30 Apr 2024)

Mark Ward: 373. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht what funding is available to national governing bodies of sport to support the implementation of cardiac screening to athletes free of charge funder the age of 18 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18858/24]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (30 Apr 2024)

Mark Ward: 374. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of defibrillators located in sports clubs throughout the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18859/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Heritage Projects (30 Apr 2024)

Mark Ward: 430. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he plans to designate the Liffey Valley region as a park or national park to preserve and protect its unique biodiversity and Georgian architecture (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19502/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (30 Apr 2024)

Mark Ward: 536. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality what an individual with a stamp 3 visa from Sudan can apply for to be able to work or study here, given that the ongoing conflict in the region is preventing them from returning; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19526/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (30 Apr 2024)

Mark Ward: 593. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his views on the closures of Montessori childcare facilities in the Dublin mid-west area over the past four years; the steps that are being taken to prevent further closures; the alternative options that are available to parents seeking childcare in the Dublin mid-west area; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Policies (30 Apr 2024)

Mark Ward: 611. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on Ireland's drug policy following the Citizens' Assembly on Drugs; the next steps following the recommendations from the Citizens' Assembly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19307/24]