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Thu, 30 May 2024
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Nursing Homes
Mark Ward
245. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will outline, in relation to a nursing home (details supplied), who made the decision to deregister, HIQA or the management company;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24457/24]
Thu, 30 May 2024
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Mental Health Services
Mark Ward
251. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health to provide a comprehensive breakdown of funding for trainee counselling psychology positions at Trinity College Dublin; what options are available to students in positions that are unfunded; if efforts will be made to fund these positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24485/24]
Tue, 28 May 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Mark Ward
221. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education if there are plans to open a special school in the Citywest area of Dublin; if so, when this would take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23839/24]
Tue, 28 May 2024
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Nursing Homes
Mark Ward
463. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health to outline the number of beds that have been booked by the HSE in Bartra nursing home in Clondalkin Lodge; the duration these beds have been booked for; the cost of this; when this was first agreed; how many beds were for residents of Willow and Sycamore units in Cherry Orchard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23875/24]
Tue, 28 May 2024
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Nursing Homes
Mark Ward
483. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the reason for the decision to close a nursing home (details supplied); the person who made this decision; where the residents will be relocated to; when this will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24013/24]
Thu, 23 May 2024
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Employment Rights
Mark Ward
82. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the new rate of pay of €12.90 per hour for security guards, proposed by the Labour Court, has taken effect; if so, when this took effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23280/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Mark Ward
302. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education the number of special educational needs organisers who cover Dublin Mid-West; if all areas in Dublin Mid-West have access to a SENO; the number of vacancies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22639/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Mark Ward
308. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education when the next round of tender offers will be issued for school building projects in the Dublin Mid-West area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22712/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Mark Ward
309. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education if she has received the postcards sent as part of a campaign by the students and parents of a school (details supplied); if she has responded to the campaign; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22713/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Educational Disadvantage
Mark Ward
180. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education if funding is available for a secondary school student from a disadvantaged area to access the DBS International Soccer Academy Transition Year Programme 2024-25; if so, the way to apply for this funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22263/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Disability Services
Mark Ward
231. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason no social worker is employed in the Clondalkin community disability network team; when this position will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22166/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Disability Services
Mark Ward
233. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of community disability network teams in the Dublin mid-west area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22164/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Disability Services
Mark Ward
234. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the staffing levels in the Clondalkin community disability network team; the vacant positions; if they have been advertised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22165/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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General Practitioner Services
Mark Ward
250. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if a GP will be employed in the primary care centre on the Boot Road, Clondalkin; when this will be in place; when they will take on new patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22167/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Medical Qualifications
Mark Ward
252. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health to explain the rationale behind CORU’s recommendation that observers sit in on psychotherapy sessions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22171/24]
Wed, 15 May 2024
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Prison Service
Mark Ward
73. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the number of people on waiting lists for mental health treatment in Irish prisons in 2024; the average waiting period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21966/24]
Wed, 15 May 2024
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Prison Service
Mark Ward
78. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the amount spent on anti-psychotic medication for inmates in the Irish Prison Service in 2023, 2022 and 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22073/24]
Wed, 15 May 2024
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Prison Service
Mark Ward
79. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the number of prescriptions for anti-psychotic medication for inmates in the Irish Prison Service in 2023, 2022 and 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22074/24]
Wed, 15 May 2024
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Prison Service
Mark Ward
80. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the amount spent on anti-depression and anxiety medication for inmates in the Irish Prison Service in 2023, 2022 and 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22075/24]
Wed, 15 May 2024
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Prison Service
Mark Ward
81. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the number of prescriptions for anti-depression and anxiety medication for inmates in the Irish Prison Service in 2023, 2022 and 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22076/24]