Results 141-160 of 3,199 for speaker:Mark Ward

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (7 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: 426. To ask the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses in the Rathcoole area; if developmental checks are being offered to newborns in the area for the appropriate month milestones; what options are available to parents if their children are not to be offered appointments due to staff shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11446/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (7 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: 427. To ask the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses in the Newcastle area; if developmental checks are being offered to newborns in the area for the appropriate month milestones; what options are available to parents if their children are not to be offered appointments due to staff shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11447/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (7 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: 428. To ask the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses in the Palmerstown area; if developmental checks are being offered to newborns in the area for the appropriate month milestones; what options are available to parents if their children are not to be offered appointments due to staff shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11448/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (7 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: 429. To ask the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses in the Brittas area; if developmental checks are being offered to newborns in the area for the appropriate month milestones; what options are available to parents if their children are not to be offered appointments due to staff shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11449/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (7 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: 430. To ask the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses in the Saggart area; if developmental checks are being offered to newborns in the area for the appropriate month milestones; what options are available to parents if their children are not be offered appointments due to staff shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11450/24]

Seachtain na Gaeilge: Ráitis (6 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: Tá mé ríméadach an deis seo a fháil chun labhairt ar Sheachtain na Gaeilge. Níl mé líofa agus ní raibh mo chlann líofa sa Ghaeilge nuair a tógadh mé. Ceann de na cinntí is fearr a rinne mé ná mo pháistí a sheoladh chuig Gaelscoil. Sheol mé iad chuig Gaelscoil na Camóige i gCluain Dolcáin....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (6 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: 48. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there will be increased frequency of the C1, C2, C3 and C4 buses at peak times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10894/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (5 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: 311. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the action her Department is taking to ensure that a project in a school (details supplied) is delivered at the earliest opportunity, given the many delays already faced and the pressing need for increased capacity to cater for secondary school students in the Newcastle and Rathcoole areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10522/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (5 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: 338. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there are plans to build new secondary schools in the Lucan area given the recent population growth; what planning is in place to address this shortage of secondary school places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10832/24]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (5 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: 357. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the funding available for young people to engage in and represent Ireland in kickboxing abroad; how can people and sports clubs apply for this funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10563/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (5 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: 757. To ask the Minister for Health to comment on funding and availability of the post mastectomy grant; if this funding is to be reduced, the reasoning behind this; if this will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10678/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (5 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: 668. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on the work carried out for the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTI people since the publishing of The LGBTIreland Report; if there are plans for an updated study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10140/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Consent (5 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: 744. To ask the Minister for Health if an individual with a diagnosed psychiatric disorder can make an advanced directive or decision to the right to taper their medication; if so, to outline the process to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10574/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (5 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: 753. To ask the Minister for Health the number of child psychologists employed in Wexford; how many vacant positions there are; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10640/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (5 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: 754. To ask the Minister for Health about mental health funding for voluntary mental health organisations in Wexford, and how much was allocated from 2020 to the present; how groups can apply for funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10641/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: Our meeting always starts at 5.30 p.m.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: No, I am okay. I read the opening statements before coming to the meeting. They contain a fair amount on the role of social media. I thank the witnesses for attending. As politicians, when we try to dispel misinformation, we find it difficult. For example, if I wanted to pay for something to be relayed on Facebook or another Meta platform further than is usually the case, I would have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: Even when people report issues, they do not get any feedback. I have often reported posts. There was misinformation involved in the arson attack at Crooksling. It is a place I know well. My grandmother died there. She was in that nursing home for a long time and was looked after very well. When the misinformation started being spread, I tried to combat it on social media. One reports...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Mark Ward: We can see that. Whenever I go onto my X feed, I see an ad for Gript Media. You can see it on certain kinds of threads. I agree with Ms McDonald. I thank the witnesses. I might contribute again, but I wish to listen to other members first.