Parliamentary questions

Hospital Admissions

Mark Ward

1451. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who presented to emergency departments with self-harm and-or intentional poisoning by CHO area in each of the years 2019 to 2022 and to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1300/23]

Hospital Admissions

Mark Ward

1452. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who arrived at emergency departments with suicidal thoughts in each of the years 2017 to 2022 and to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1302/23]

Suicide Incidence

Mark Ward

1453. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who died by suicide in each of the years 2017 to 2022, by CHO area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1303/23]

Eating Disorders

Mark Ward

1455. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of adults who have presented to the HSE looking for treatment for eating disorders who received specialist inpatient treatment in a dedicated eating disorder service in each of the years 2018 to 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1315/23]

Health Services Staff

Mark Ward

1546. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 591 of 6 December 2022, the number of trainee peer support workers per CHO each year since 2017; the plans for trainee peer support workers for each CHO in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1694/23]

Health Services Staff

Mark Ward

1558. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if each CHO has started conducting exit interviews for staff leaving the service; when these were started in each CHO; the early indicators of the reasons that persons are leaving the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1740/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1670. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the actions that are being taking to rectify the areas of non-compliance identified by the Mental Health Commission's report (details supplied) into the child and adolescent mental health service in Merlin Park University Hospital, Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2104/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1672. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health , further to Parliamentary Question No. 300 of 14 December 2022, when both workstreams will be completed; when the report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2116/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1673. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the recruitment of the youth mental health lead as announced in budget 2023; when the role is expected to be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2124/23]

Disabilities Assessments

Mark Ward

1677. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the efficacy of the new standard operating procedures for assessment of needs since 2020; if this has been reviewed; if new standard operating procedures are being considered; if so, if he will outline these; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2149/23]

Health Services Waiting Lists

Mark Ward

1681. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for assessment of needs, psychology, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and dietetics; the average waiting time for each of these services per CHO in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2168/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1688. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 602 of 13 December 2022, the cost of accommodating the telemedicine clinic in CHO 4, including the expenses for travel for quarterly appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2188/23]

Departmental Reports

Mark Ward

1722. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health when the report by the Heredity Cancer Model of Care will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2372/23]

Eating Disorders

Mark Ward

297. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the nine community eating disorder teams expected to be operational by the end of 2022; if this target has been delivered; if there are any delays; and if so, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62839/22]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

338. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the percentage of the overall health budget that has been allocated to mental health for each of the budgets 2019 to 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52592/22]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

339. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of the way in which the additional funding of €14 million will be spent; the services that it will go towards; when these new measures will come into operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52593/22]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

340. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding that will be allocated to the progression of mental health waiting lists; the way in which it will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52594/22]

Substance Misuse

Mark Ward

341. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding that will be allocated to the progression of peer support and recovery services; the way in which it will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52595/22]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

342. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding that will be allocated to the progression of the roll-out of more digital mental health supports; the way in which it will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52596/22]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

343. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the amount in euro of the investment earmarked for approved centres to ensure that they comply with the Mental Health Commission's requirements and the centres to which it is allocated, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52597/22]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

344. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding that will be allocated for additional employment and housing supports for persons with mental health difficulties; the way in which the funding will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52598/22]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

345. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the amount in funding that will be allocated to funding for counselling and psychology training; the way in which the funding will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52599/22]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

346. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52600/22]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

347. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52601/22]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

348. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the additional funding in budget 2023 that has been allocated for child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS, excluding existing levels of service; the way in which this funding will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52602/22]

Eating Disorders

Mark Ward

349. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the additional funding in budget 2023 that has been allocated for eating disorders, excluding existing levels of service; the way in which this funding will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52603/22]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

350. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the additional funding in budget 2023 that has been allocated for primary care psychology, excluding existing levels of service; the way in which this funding will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52604/22]

Rail Network

Mark Ward

254. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the scheduled work at Kishogue train station; when work is expected to commence; when work is expected to finish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51911/22]

Schools Building Projects

Mark Ward

452. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education when a school (details supplied) will see work commence on their new school building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51575/22]

Schools Building Projects

Mark Ward

453. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education if he will provide an update on when a school (details supplied) will receive a permanent school building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51576/22]

School Staff

Mark Ward

454. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education if there are plans to provide clinical supervision to primary school teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51577/22]

Departmental Schemes

Mark Ward

455. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education if there are plans to expand the DEIS criteria to reflect the changing cultural and economic changes communities are facing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51578/22]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

777. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if CAMHS provide treatment for young people experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51579/22]

Community Employment Schemes

Mark Ward

32. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection the responsibility that her Department has in making changes to the Community Employment Procedures Manual; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50729/22]

Pension Provisions

Mark Ward

68. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection her views on the right of community employment supervisors to secure pension entitlements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50728/22]

Youth Services

Mark Ward

132. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if youth workers can have a professional body identity similar to social care works who are regulated by CORU, in relation to their pay scales; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50736/22]

Assisted Decision-Making

Mark Ward

155. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the constitutional challenge by a ward of court as referred to by him during the pre-legislative scrutiny of the Assisted-Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50737/22]

Energy Policy

Mark Ward

178. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the provisions that are in place for residents who are using a coin meter for electricity to claim the energy credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50781/22]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

359. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the status of the children's mental health pathfinder project; the timeframe for implementation of this initiative; the details of the steering groups; the number of meetings to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50793/22]

General Practitioner Services

Mark Ward

364. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health his views on GPs using a different pricing scale when treating menopausal patients for HRT treatment; the reason for same; if this is standard practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50806/22]

Health Services Staff

Mark Ward

175. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the status of the recruitment process for a centre (details supplied) to hire psychiatric nursing staff; the roles that are vacant; the stage that the recruitment process has reached; when the process is expected to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50524/22]

Electric Vehicles

Mark Ward

249. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if there is a national scheme to register custom-built electrical trikes for road worthiness as in the case of a person (details supplied); if clarity will be given in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50138/22]

State Examinations

Mark Ward

427. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education when the junior certificate results will be released; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50089/22]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

362. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the appointment of the new youth mental health lead, the functions of the role, the responsibility of the role, the salary of the role, the expected starting date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49236/22]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

363. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to emergency departments with mental health difficulties to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49237/22]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

364. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the €10 million in Mental Health Capital funding announced at the health budget press conference; if he will provide an outline of the way this funding will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49238/22]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

365. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of the €4 million for improving regulatory compliance in mental health in-patient services in alignment with Mental Health Commission regulations, which was announced in the health budget press conference; the way the funding will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49239/22]

Departmental Policies

Mark Ward

38. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Taoiseach when a citizens' assembly will be convened on a united Ireland. [44771/22]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Mark Ward

441. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person who is in receipt of a disability allowance together with the half-rate of carer's allowance will received the proposed additional €500 payments for both as announced in Budget 2023; if so, when they can expect to receive these payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48451/22]

Social Welfare Benefits

Mark Ward

457. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection if the €500 announced for invalidity recipients in budget 2023 applies to partial capacity payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48648/22]