Results 261-280 of 3,139 for speaker:Mark Ward

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (16 Nov 2023)

Mark Ward: 239. To ask the Minister for Health for a breakdown of CAMHS-ID teams, per CHO area, in tabular form; the staffing level per team; what options are open to young people who require the services of CAMHS-ID if there are no teams in their CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50392/23]

Imposing Sanctions on Israel: Motion [Private Members] (15 Nov 2023)

Mark Ward: There must be consequences for Israel's actions. Let us be clear: the reason Israel is committing the most grotesque crimes against humanity is that it has been allowed to murder Palestinian people and impose an apartheid regime without consequences. The world has stood by and let this happen. The world did not impose sanctions. Prior to 7 October, Israeli forces were already murdering...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services (15 Nov 2023)

Mark Ward: 139. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on primary healthcare nurse staffing levels in Rathcoole, County Dublin; how parents can access their child's three-month primary healthcare nurse check-up in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50058/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (14 Nov 2023)

Mark Ward: 496. To ask the Minister for Health to comment on the significant structural problems that were identified by HIQA in the Sycamore and Willow Unit within Cherry Orchard Hospital, in May 2023; to outline the extent of these structural problems and when they will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49387/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (14 Nov 2023)

Mark Ward: 514. To ask the Minister for Health how much the HSE has allocated for the refurbishment of Keltoi; if it has gone to tender; when it will be reopened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49530/23]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Mental Health Services (9 Nov 2023)

Mark Ward: 3. To ask the Minister for Health the level of additional core expenditure for new developments, excluding funding for carryover and otherwise maintaining existing levels of service, which has been allocated to child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS, for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48897/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Welfare Services (9 Nov 2023)

Mark Ward: 336. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will clarify if the funding for local community staff that is part of the community services programme, managed by Pobal, will be increased for 2024 to match the increase in the minimum wage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49125/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (8 Nov 2023)

Mark Ward: 45. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills , further to Parliamentary Question No. 281 of 26 September 2023, when her Department expects to receive the second tender report for a school (details supplied); when the school can expect to be contacted on this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49014/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (8 Nov 2023)

Mark Ward: 79. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection in the scenario where a person is homeless and trying to avail of a social welfare allowance but they do not have an address and are not staying in homeless accommodation, how they can avail of their social welfare payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49029/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Funding (7 Nov 2023)

Mark Ward: 989. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth what funding steams are available for a group (details supplied) to be able to deliver a counselling service to its members and wider community. [47582/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (7 Nov 2023)

Mark Ward: 1163. To ask the Minister for Health to outline the percentage of the health budget that is allocated to mental health in each year from 2019, up to and including Budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47668/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (7 Nov 2023)

Mark Ward: 1171. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 668 of 20 June 2023, if he will provide an update on funding for the Changing Lives Initiative in Budget 2024; if an expansion of the initiative will be considered in the upcoming HSE Service Plan for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47712/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (7 Nov 2023)

Mark Ward: 1224. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 812 of 13 July 2023, for a breakdown of the more than 25,000 young people refused access to CAMHS since 2020; for a breakdown of the reasons they were refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48109/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (7 Nov 2023)

Mark Ward: 1225. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 812 of 13 July 2023, how many of those refused access to CAMHS have a diagnosis of autism; if those with autism met the criteria of moderate to severe mental ill-health; and to comment on the policy of refusal to CAMHS in relation to those with a dual diagnosis of autism and mental ill-health; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (7 Nov 2023)

Mark Ward: 1226. To ask the Minister for Health his views on a presentation (details supplied); if children are being excluded from CAMHS because they also have a diagnosis of autism; the mental health supports that are available within CAMHS to young people with autism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48111/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (7 Nov 2023)

Mark Ward: 1227. To ask the Minister for Health if children with a dual diagnosis of autism and mental health will be included in the CAMHS Hub Pilot phase; his views on the criteria for being included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48112/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (7 Nov 2023)

Mark Ward: 1228. To ask the Minister for Health how many primary care occupational therapists are in place in Rowlagh, Clondalkin, and Rosse Court, Lucan; and the average waiting time for an appointment for children in both locations. [48118/23]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (26 Oct 2023)

Mark Ward: Ah, stop.

Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (25 Oct 2023)

Mark Ward: The Irish passport is one to be proud of. It is a passport which is seen differently to others. Why is this? It is because of our neutrality and of our history. Just this morning I was listening to the radio and to Irish soldiers talking about the role and the massively important work they are doing. I reiterate that our thoughts are with them today as they face serious dangers from...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (25 Oct 2023)

Mark Ward: 128. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the rationale behind a person who is receiving the State pension and is carer for their partner not being entitled to receive the full-rate carer's payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46925/23]