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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2023)

Mark Ward: ...one of these is a man, a woman or a child with hopes, dreams and ambitions. Last week, we all watched the RTÉ documentary that showed the really upsetting and deeply personal story of 12-year-old Patrick McDonagh, who died by suicide, and the broader challenges faced by the Traveller community. It showed how much life and potential young Patrick had, and the impact that had on his...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Oct 2022)

Mark Ward: ...for children with additional needs to the Gallery. This initiative is supported by the Irish Athletic Boxing Association and includes all children, regardless of their abilities. It was started by Pat Dingle of Drimnagh Boxing Club and has been continued on by Paddy Jennings, from Palmerstown in my area, and is in boxing clubs right across Ireland now. The initiative ensures that...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Foster Care: Discussion (20 Sep 2022)

Mark Ward: ...term than it would if there were direct placement through Tusla or the State's organisations? I do not want to keep talking about monetary issues, but it was mentioned that foster carers do not need pats on the back. We do not need rounds of applause in the Dáil for foster carers like we have seen. What we need is the appropriate financial supports in place for foster carers. A...

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (1 Jun 2022)

Mark Ward: ...people, it should be developed in line with the UNCRPD. In my opinion, and in the opinion of the people in disability organisations to whom I have spoken, that simply did not happen. We are back to patting disabled people on the head and saying, "Thanks for your story, but we will take over from here." I spoke to Joe McGrath again on Tuesday, and one thing he said to me made more sense...

Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2021)

Mark Ward: ...set the record straight this week and end the spin, leaks and uncertainty. Unfortunately, this did not happen. The time for talk is over. Talk is cheap and real action is needed. The public does not want a pat on the back and platitudes, and to be told that people's mental health is being minded when the reality on the ground is different. People do not want to hear that we are all in...

Defence (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2020)

Mark Ward: ..., 21 years. After I retired a medal was struck, to honour the present serving members of the Reserve Defence Forces... It would be my honour to receive such a medal. Many thanks Mark. Yours sincerely, Pat Hyland That is not a big ask for a man who has served 45 years in this State. Paddy, and others like him, deserve these and the previous medals I spoke about in recognition of...