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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]