Results 521-540 of 3,199 for speaker:Mark Ward

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (29 Jun 2023)

Mark Ward: 175. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if additional supports are available for a person (details supplied) for their driver theory test as they require reading assistance; if so, how they can apply for these; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31716/23]

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (28 Jun 2023)

Mark Ward: One of the items on the agenda of the upcoming meeting is that leaders are expected to give further guidance on EU security and defence capacity. In his contribution, will the Taoiseach acknowledge that years of under-investment in our Defence Forces by successive Governments have depleted our defence capabilities? It is little wonder that the Government now wants us to further align with...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Child Poverty (28 Jun 2023)

Mark Ward: One of the glaring shortfalls in the child poverty and well-being programme office is the absence of a clear commitment to incorporate mental health in its stated remit. The number of children waiting on first-time appointments with child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS, has increased by 112% under this Government's watch. Nationally, there is a record high of 4,513 children...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (28 Jun 2023)

Mark Ward: Over the last nine months, Luxembourg has taken different positions to Ireland on how to address the impact of energy hikes on domestic users and businesses. Recent figures published by EUROSTAT show that Ireland is the most expensive state in the EU with the highest energy costs and the highest health costs in the Union. CSO data tells us household energy prices have risen by 60%. Since...

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

Mark Ward: 156. To ask the Minister for Health the number of cognitive behavioural therapist positions funded through the HSE, by CHO area; for a breakdown of vacant positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31466/23]

Youth Justice Strategy: Statements (21 Jun 2023)

Mark Ward: Youth justice and the right for our young people to be young people are priorities for how this State should operate. Every child and young person deserves the right to reach their full potential. I have said this often in the Chamber and it is true concerning mental health and also in youth justice. Young people are our future and we must invest in them. A troubling trend prevalent in...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (21 Jun 2023)

Mark Ward: It is like groundhog day. Another month has passed with another record high of young people who are waiting on first-time appointments with child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS. There are now 4,513 young people waiting for a first-time appointment, with 747 of them waiting for over a year. These figures have gone up month on month and year by year. When this Government was...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (21 Jun 2023)

Mark Ward: 95. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the options available to an individual who has sat a leaving certificate examination for a subject that requires a certain grade for their college course and who does not achieve this grade; if they are allowed to sit the subject at the deferred examination stage in advance of receiving their overall leaving certificate results; and if she will...

LGBTQI+ Equality: Statements (20 Jun 2023)

Mark Ward: I welcome the opportunity to speak on issues that affect members of our LGBTQI+ community. I take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy Pride week and month. I hope everyone has a great time in the spirit of equality and inclusiveness. Ireland is considered to be a champion in advancing equality for the LGBTQI+ community. In 2015, through a constitutional referendum, we became the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Strategies (20 Jun 2023)

Mark Ward: 354. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government for an update on the National Housing Strategy for Disabled People Implementation Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29719/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Data (20 Jun 2023)

Mark Ward: 404. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection for an update on the Review of the Reasonable Accommodation Fund; when it will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29723/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (20 Jun 2023)

Mark Ward: 548. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for an update on the UNCRPD Implementation Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29721/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (20 Jun 2023)

Mark Ward: 546. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for an update on the Disability Capacity Review Action Plan; when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29718/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (20 Jun 2023)

Mark Ward: 547. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for an update on the Roadmap for Progressing Disability Services; when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29720/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (20 Jun 2023)

Mark Ward: 549. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for an update on the Cost of Disability Action Plan; when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29722/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (20 Jun 2023)

Mark Ward: 666. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the number of inpatient beds for CAMHS; if he will explain the difference between the numbers cited in Parliamentary Question No. 626 of 31 May 2022 and those in the Mental Health Commission’s Annual Report 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29380/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (20 Jun 2023)

Mark Ward: 667. To ask the Minister for Health if there are national standards for assessing ADHD; if so, if these are applied in each CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29381/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (20 Jun 2023)

Mark Ward: 668. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on the work carried out by the Changing Lives Initiative to date; the plans that are in place for the further roll-out of the Changing Lives Initiative; what funding is available; what steps are being taken to secure additional funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29382/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (20 Jun 2023)

Mark Ward: 669. To ask the Minister for Health the number of young people on CAMHS waiting lists who are waiting on an ADHD assessment, by CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29383/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (20 Jun 2023)

Mark Ward: 670. To ask the Minister for Health the number of people on CAMHS waiting lists by CHO and length of wait for May 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29384/23]