Results 241-260 of 3,146 for speaker:Mark Ward

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (28 Nov 2023)

Mark Ward: 650. To ask the Minister for Health the number of job offers which have been withdrawn as a result of memorandums (details supplied), by grade for CHO7 in tabular form; the number of headcount posts; and the WTE to which these relate. [52484/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (28 Nov 2023)

Mark Ward: 655. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the recruitment of staff for the new Boot Road, primary care centre in Clondalkin; the breakdown of the staff to be recruited, by WTE; if the HSE recruitment embargo will impact on this recruitment if staff will be in place for the opening of the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52523/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (28 Nov 2023)

Mark Ward: 659. To ask the Minister for Health for a breakdown of the cost of completion of the new Boot Road primary care centre in Clondalkin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52572/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Special Educational Needs (23 Nov 2023)

Mark Ward: 277. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of young people who have had e-assessments for autism spectrum disorder in children's disability network teams, by year, since 2020; the reasons for a re-assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51685/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Special Educational Needs (23 Nov 2023)

Mark Ward: 278. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the options open to the families of individuals who have had an autism spectrum disorder re-assessment, which has overturned the original diagnosis; what supports are available to the families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51686/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (23 Nov 2023)

Mark Ward: 291. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the funding for the national clinical programme for ADHD in adults in each of the years from 2019 to date; his views on the roll out of the national clinical programme; how this operates in the new regional health areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51606/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (23 Nov 2023)

Mark Ward: 292. To ask the Minister for Health to outline the CHO areas that are funded for adult ADHD services; when the remaining services are expected to be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51607/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (23 Nov 2023)

Mark Ward: 293. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on waiting lists for adult ADHD services, per CHO; what efforts are being taken to reduce these waiting times; if those in catchment areas without adult ADHD services in place can access services in surrounding CHO areas, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51608/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reviews (23 Nov 2023)

Mark Ward: 294. To ask the Minister for Health if reviews of adult ADHD clinical teams have been carried out; if teams will be allowed to expand in personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51609/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (23 Nov 2023)

Mark Ward: 295. To ask the Minister for Health if additional funding is available to pay external recruitment agencies to fill vacant positions within adult ADHD services; if this funding is separate to funding allocated to the services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51610/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (23 Nov 2023)

Mark Ward: 296. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the current vacancies within adult ADHD services, per CHO; if the HSE recruitment embargo will affect the filling of the positions; how this will affect the level of service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51611/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (23 Nov 2023)

Mark Ward: 297. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on accommodation for adult ADHD services in Kerry/Cork west; if the accommodation is up to standard; if new accommodation is being sought and for an update on this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51612/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (23 Nov 2023)

Mark Ward: 298. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on the provision of accommodation for adult ADHD services in CHO7; what sites are being considered; when the service will be in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51613/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (23 Nov 2023)

Mark Ward: 299. To ask the Minister for Health the medication that is prescribed for ADHD; what measures are being taken to address shortages of these medications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51614/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (23 Nov 2023)

Mark Ward: 329. To ask the Minister for Health if a letter of determination has been sent to the HSE outlining priorities and funding levels for 2024; if the details of this letter will be published; when the National Service Plan for 2024 is expected by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51678/23]

Palestine: Motion [Private Members] (22 Nov 2023)

Mark Ward: I thank People Before Profit for the opportunity to discuss this really important issue. I welcome the news that there is talk of a planned four-day truce in the bombardment of Gaza. I welcome reports that Hamas has agreed to release 50 Israeli hostages. Like everybody in this House, I really hope Emily Hand is among them. I also welcome that Israel will release 150 Palestinian hostages...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (22 Nov 2023)

Mark Ward: 225. To ask the Minister for Health to outline the catchment areas for consultant psychiatrists in the Galway area; if an individual can be seen by these services outside of their catchment area; and to outline the options available to individuals who do not have a consultant psychiatrist in their catchment area. [51513/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (22 Nov 2023)

Mark Ward: 226. To ask the Minister for Health if resources are in place to provide a primary healthcare centre in Collinstown, Clondalkin, Dublin 22; if he will provide an update on the provision of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51515/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (22 Nov 2023)

Mark Ward: 227. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the disposal of land to provide a primary healthcare centre in Collinstown, Clondalkin, Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51516/23]

Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2023: First Stage (21 Nov 2023)

Mark Ward: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Mental Health Act 2001. Alongside Deputy David Cullinane, I am introducing this legislation to regulate the child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS, under the Mental Health Act 2001. The Bill will ensure that recommendations on governance and clinical reforms made by the Mental Health Commission...