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Thu, 15 Dec 2022
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Eating Disorders
Mark Ward
298. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update of the roll-out of the eating disorder network and the implementation of the HSE National Model of Care Plan for eating disorders; the target operational dates for the remaining adult and CAMHS teams for eating disorders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62840/22]
Thu, 15 Dec 2022
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Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
Mark Ward
299. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the expected cost overrun for the construction and operation of a facility (details supplied) that was due to open in December 2021; the final cost of the construction and operation of the facility; when it will open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62841/22]
Wed, 14 Dec 2022
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Departmental Bodies
Mark Ward
185. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will review applications regarding the panel established to the Autism Innovation Strategy Oversight and Advisory Group; the persons or bodies that were members of the panel established by his Department; the terms of reference for deciding the person or body chosen for the panel; if this process is complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62402/22]
Wed, 14 Dec 2022
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Medicinal Products
Mark Ward
244. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will clarify that the cost of cariban, the treatment for hyperemesis gravidarum, can only be reimbursed if prescribed by a consultant; if reimbursement can also be given if prescribed by the person’s GP; if this is not the case, if it can be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62378/22]
Wed, 14 Dec 2022
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Mental Health Services
Mark Ward
299. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the status of the reopening of inpatient CAMHS beds in a facility (details supplied); the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62775/22]
Wed, 14 Dec 2022
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Mental Health Services
Mark Ward
300. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health when CAMHS is to be extended to 25-year-olds as per Sharing the Vision; the additional staff and training required for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62776/22]
Wed, 14 Dec 2022
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Mental Health Services
Mark Ward
301. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the concerns escalated by the Mental Health Commission report into CAMHS; the nature of these concerns; the steps that the HSE is taking to address these concerns; the reason that they were not escalated to the Minister for Mental Health and Older People; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62777/22]
Wed, 14 Dec 2022
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Mental Health Services
Mark Ward
303. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the Jigsaw services that are being offered in north Clondalkin, face-to-face and online; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62816/22]
Tue, 13 Dec 2022
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Parking Provision
Mark Ward
200. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if persons with dementia and or their families, carers and so on are eligible for the parking permit to allow them to park in disabled parking spaces in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62270/22]
Tue, 13 Dec 2022
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Departmental Data
Mark Ward
511. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice if data are collected on the number of persons who have mental ill-health, addiction issues or disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, within the prison system and the Central Mental Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61983/22]
Tue, 13 Dec 2022
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Gambling Sector
Mark Ward
521. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the criteria for eligibility for the social inclusion fund established in the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022; if a person (details supplied) would qualify; if he will outline the application process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62246/22]
Tue, 13 Dec 2022
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Departmental Schemes
Mark Ward
522. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the number of applications for the community safety innovation fund that came from Dublin Mid-West; the number that were successful; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62271/22]
Tue, 13 Dec 2022
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Hospital Facilities
Mark Ward
571. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the status of the transfer of the Central Mental Hospital to Portrane; when this will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61827/22]
Tue, 13 Dec 2022
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Healthcare Policy
Mark Ward
572. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if a report (details supplied) has been received by his Department; if the recommendations have been received; the effort that is being made to implement these findings ahead of the move of the Central Mental Hospital to Portrane; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61828/22]
Tue, 13 Dec 2022
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Mental Health Services
Mark Ward
602. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of young persons in CAMHS who are being treated online in a different country; the countries in which they are being treated; the way that this consultation was arranged; the length of time that this practice has existed; when these young persons will be treated by a doctor based in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61985/22]
Thu, 8 Dec 2022
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Mental Health Services
Mark Ward
5. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the terms of reference and timeframe for the Mental Health Commission review into child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS; if he will outline the concerns raised by the Mental Health Commission with the HSE and the nature of those concerns; if he will outline the HSE's response to those concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61489/22]
Thu, 8 Dec 2022
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Health Services Staff
Mark Ward
26. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses in CHO 7; the number of vacant positions for public health nurses in CHO 7; the current recruitment process in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61273/22]
Thu, 8 Dec 2022
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Disability Services
Mark Ward
71. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of community disability network teams in Dublin Mid-West; the staffing levels per team; the location of each team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61274/22]
Wed, 7 Dec 2022
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Health Services Staff
Mark Ward
158. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if genetic counsellors will be recognised as a profession in Ireland; when accredited training for genetic counselling will begin in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61279/22]
Tue, 6 Dec 2022
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Social Welfare Benefits
Mark Ward
341. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection the supports available for fuel allowance applicants who are marginally over the qualifying limit; if exceptions can be made for these people; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60219/22]
Tue, 6 Dec 2022
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Social Welfare Eligibility
Mark Ward
342. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection if individuals who qualify for the living alone allowance can be considered for the fuel allowance if they are over the qualifying limit by the amount received in their living alone allowance; if exceptions can be made in these cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60220/22]
Tue, 6 Dec 2022
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Mental Health Services
Mark Ward
591. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of mental health peer support workers to be recruited by CHO area including trainee staff; the current number of peer support workers employed by the HSE by CHO area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60424/22]
Tue, 6 Dec 2022
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Horse Racing Industry
Mark Ward
725. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if funding for Horse Racing Ireland can be allocated to urban horse rearing projects such as an equine club (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60839/22]
Thu, 1 Dec 2022
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General Practitioner Services
Mark Ward
356. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the options that are available to a person whose general practitioner does not provide smear tests; if the HSE keeps a list of general practitioners that offer the service; the frequency with which this list is updated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60006/22]
Wed, 30 Nov 2022
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Schools Building Projects
Mark Ward
117. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education the status of a permanent site planning application for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59794/22]
Tue, 29 Nov 2022
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Prison Service
Mark Ward
579. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the policy for family members to provide clothes to persons in prison; if they can be hand-delivered; if there will be any changes in this policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59105/22]
Tue, 29 Nov 2022
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Departmental Reports
Mark Ward
669. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update when the report on the audit into CAMHS by the HSE will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59032/22]
Tue, 29 Nov 2022
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Departmental Reports
Mark Ward
670. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update when the report on the audit into CAMHS by the Mental Health Commission will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59033/22]
Tue, 29 Nov 2022
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Departmental Funding
Mark Ward
697. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if new development funding for mental health will be released by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in order that funding can be used for new clinical programmes in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59321/22]
Thu, 24 Nov 2022
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Health Services
Mark Ward
300. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time for mammograms following referral by GPs and BreastCheck; if family history of breast cancer reduces the wait time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58506/22]
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
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Third Level Fees
Mark Ward
517. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the €1,000 refund on the student contribution will be given to those who have started a new course and have already completed a year of a different course.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57966/22]
Thu, 17 Nov 2022
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Cost of Living Issues
Mark Ward
280. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if there are any plans to financially assist persons who have coeliac disease in purchasing food in the context of the current cost-of-living crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57047/22]
Tue, 15 Nov 2022
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Probate Applications
Mark Ward
479. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the reason for delays in granting probate or processing applications of probate at the Probate Office and if steps can be taken to expedite the process. [56533/22]
Tue, 8 Nov 2022
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Tax Code
Mark Ward
286. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the increases to benefit-in-kind charges for company cars; the rationale for the increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55029/22]
Tue, 8 Nov 2022
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Mark Ward
372. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there is a timeframe for the roll-out of the pandemic special recognition payment to Dublin Fire Brigade paramedics; the reason for the lengthy delay that the paramedics have been forced to endure to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54489/22]
Tue, 8 Nov 2022
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Budget 2023
Mark Ward
506. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education if she will report on the funding allocated to educational psychologists in Budget 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55573/22]
Tue, 8 Nov 2022
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Departmental Funding
Mark Ward
625. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education if she will clarify her views, further to a Dáil Éireann contribution in which she stated that her Department will use available NEPS funding to sponsor educational psychologists; if she will clarify the definition of a sponsor; the number of places that will receive such funding; if there are plans to make this funding long-term; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55576/22]
Tue, 8 Nov 2022
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An Garda Síochána
Mark Ward
860. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice if there is a redress scheme for people if their property is damaged by An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54648/22]
Tue, 8 Nov 2022
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Mental Health Policy
Mark Ward
1056. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of subsection 3 of the Mental Health Act 2001 which people involuntarily committed between each of the years 2015 to 2021 and to date in 2022 fell under, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54736/22]
Tue, 8 Nov 2022
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Mental Health Policy
Mark Ward
1238. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if the HSE can add ADHD to the long-term illness scheme if Statutory Instrument No. 277 (9) is not revoked; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55571/22]
Tue, 8 Nov 2022
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Community Development Projects
Mark Ward
1323. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the community services programme will be open to new applicants; the latest criteria for the applicants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54655/22]
Wed, 26 Oct 2022
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Health Services Staff
Mark Ward
163. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the targeted recruitment of staff psychologists, clinical psychologists and administrative support staff by the HSE by CHO area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53608/22]
Wed, 26 Oct 2022
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Mental Health Services
Mark Ward
164. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the national recruitment campaign to replenish the psychology assistant panel; the length of time this is expected to take; the number needed to replenish the panel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53609/22]
Wed, 26 Oct 2022
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Health Services
Mark Ward
166. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if there are any plans to include adults with ADHD on the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53619/22]
Tue, 25 Oct 2022
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Local Area Plans
Mark Ward
338. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the Labre park redevelopment on the Kylemore Road, Ballyfermot; his plans for play space; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53561/22]
Tue, 25 Oct 2022
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Departmental Properties
Mark Ward
668. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the status of the disposal of land by the Department of Education to his Department to provide a primary health care centre in Collinstown, Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53318/22]
Tue, 25 Oct 2022
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Mental Health Services
Mark Ward
711. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if the mother-and-baby inpatient peri-natal mental health unit will be in place in Q4 of 2024, as outlined in Sharing the Vision; if a site has been chosen; when it is expected to open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53563/22]
Tue, 25 Oct 2022
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Departmental Funding
Mark Ward
811. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the breakdown of funding allocated to men’s clubs across all schemes that were received by her Department; the amount of funding allocated, by CHO area, by group, from 2019 to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53560/22]
Thu, 20 Oct 2022
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Mental Health Services
Mark Ward
336. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a report on the total money allocated to mental health in Budget 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52590/22]
Thu, 20 Oct 2022
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Mental Health Services
Mark Ward
337. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the percentage of the overall health budget that has been allocated for mental health in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52591/22]