Parliamentary questions

Bus Services

Mark Ward

60. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the curtailment of the No. 13 bus service in the Bawnogue area in the evenings; what measures are in place for replacement services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4600/24]

Schools Building Projects

Mark Ward

55. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education if there are plans to build new secondary schools in Newcastle and Rathcoole given the recent population growth; what planning is in place to address this shortage of secondary school places in both areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4488/24]

Social Welfare Benefits

Mark Ward

94. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection what options are open to a person who was previously in full-time employment and is now in full-time education in regard to availing of social welfare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4406/24]

An Garda Síochána

Mark Ward

105. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice how many applications for Garda vetting are received per local authority; the average time it took to process an application in each of the years 2021 to 2023, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4403/24]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

179. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the new development funding for early intervention psychosis; the timeline for the roll-out of new services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4564/24]

Waste Management

Mark Ward

217. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Finance to comment on the measures in place to stop domestic waste removal companies from applying surcharges to customers that make payments by debit or credit card; if he is aware if this practice is currently in place by some domestic waste removal companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3839/24]

Middle East

Mark Ward

15. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs what measures the Irish State is taking to bring about a ceasefire in Gaza; the Government's position on the conditions of a ceasefire; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3389/24]

Middle East

Mark Ward

45. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs why the Irish Government is not supporting the South African genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice for genocide; what crimes against humanity would need to be committed for the Irish Government to call this genocide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3388/24]

Electricity Supply Board

Mark Ward

167. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has received contact from ESB pensions in relation to seeking consent for payment of a pension increase; when there will be a decision on this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3514/24]

Electricity Supply Board

Mark Ward

209. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he has received contact from ESB pensions in relation to seeking consent for payment of a pension increase; when there will be a decision on this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3485/24]

Prison Service

Mark Ward

290. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the number of people in prison who were on waiting lists to access to psychology services as of early 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3411/24]

Prison Service

Mark Ward

291. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the number of people in prison who were on waiting lists to access addiction services as of early 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3412/24]

Service Level Agreements

Mark Ward

323. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if the conditions of St. John of God Community Services’ service agreement since 2021 have been met; if they continue to be met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3422/24]

Departmental Funding

Mark Ward

324. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the funding for St. John of God Community Services in each year since 2019; the breakdown of funding per service provided by the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3423/24]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

344. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the total number of people in prison currently awaiting transfer to the Central Mental Hospital from each prison; the average time that prisoners awaited transfer to the CMH in 2023, including maximum and minimum lengths of time, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3409/24]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

345. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the total number of people in prison who were on the caseload of the National Forensic Mental Health Service as of early 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3410/24]

Addiction Treatment Services

Mark Ward

196. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the development of a recovery hub for individuals with substance misuse issues; when this is expected to be rolled out; the estimated cost of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3176/24]

Mental Health Policy

Mark Ward

197. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the implementation of the dual diagnosis pilot sites and cross-national training for mental health practitioners as mentioned in the model of care; for an update on recruitment for these services; when they will be rolled out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3177/24]

Addiction Treatment Services

Mark Ward

198. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on €800,000 announced for dedicated recovery initiatives in Budget 2024 for the National Drugs Strategy; when the funding application will open; how the funding will be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3178/24]

Defence Forces

Mark Ward

72. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence what specific training members of the Israeli Defence Forces received during their time in Ireland; how many members of the Israeli Defence Forces have received training in Ireland since 2018; if there are any Israeli military personal currently training in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2792/24]

Defence Forces

Mark Ward

87. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he received the letter from the Women of Honour group in November; if he accepts their view on his comments of the unsafe nature of the workplace; what updates he will give in relation to this letter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2793/24]

Health Services

Mark Ward

622. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the model of care for dual diagnosis; the funding given to the model of care; the rollout plan for the model of care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2847/24]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

649. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for a report on the staff vacancies in the Clondalkin mental health services, efforts to fill vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2924/24]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

650. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health what the nurse-to-patients ratio in the Clondalkin mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2925/24]

Eating Disorders

Mark Ward

51. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on National Clinical Programme funding for eating disorders for 2024; the level of new funding for eating disorders; when the National Clinical Programme will be operating at full capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1334/24]

Self-Harm Prevention

Mark Ward

62. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the National Clinical Programme funding for self-harm and suicide related Ideation; the level of new funding for self-harm and suicide related ideation; and when the National Clinical Programme will be operating at full capacity. [1335/24]

Dublin Bus

Mark Ward

238. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the number of times Dublin Bus routes were curtailed; the reasons for same, by individual bus routes and by month for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1177/24]

Dublin Bus

Mark Ward

239. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the number of times the 13 Dublin Bus route was curtailed; the reasons for same, by month for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1178/24]

Dublin Bus

Mark Ward

240. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the number of times the G2 Dublin Bus route was curtailed; the reasons for same, by month for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1179/24]

Schools Building Projects

Mark Ward

652. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education for an update on the review of the second tender report for a school (details supplied); when the school can expect to be contacted on this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1535/24]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1123. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the position regarding the implementation of the short-term recommendations of the high level task force to consider the mental health and addiction challenges of those who come into contact with the criminal justice sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1674/24]

Disabilities Assessments

Mark Ward

1350. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of young people who have had reassessments for autism spectrum disorder in children's disability network teams, by year since 2020; the reason for reassessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56803/23]

Disability Services

Mark Ward

1385. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of the case of a child (details supplied); and when their therapy will recommence. [57168/23]

Healthcare Policy

Mark Ward

1546. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health his views on the new Commission on Social Connection to address loneliness as a pressing health threat; if resources will be allocated to the development of the committed-to action plan to combat loneliness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56754/23]

Health Promotion

Mark Ward

1547. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if the Hello Again World campaign will be expanded to ensure information about resources reaches older people without internet access; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56755/23]

Primary Care Services

Mark Ward

1692. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the funding allocated to Traveller primary health care projects in each of the years 2019 to date; for breakdown of funding given to peer-led Traveller-specific mental health supports for the same time period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1400/24]

Traveller Community

Mark Ward

1693. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the funding allocated to examine the distinct needs of young members of the Traveller community who are vulnerable to suicide; if any initiatives to train peer support outreach workers within the community have been developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1401/24]

Traveller Community

Mark Ward

1694. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the reinstatement of the Traveller Health Advisory Committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1402/24]

Traveller Community

Mark Ward

1695. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if a Department lead on Traveller health and mental health will be appointed to monitor and progress actions across Departments and initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1403/24]

Traveller Community

Mark Ward

1696. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the funding for Traveller health in each of the years from 2019 to date; the funding allocated to Traveller mental health for the same period; if there is an increase in this funding in Budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1404/24]

Traveller Community

Mark Ward

1697. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on Traveller counselling services; if they operate on a national basis; the funding that is allocated to the service on a yearly basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1405/24]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1698. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the establishment of a mental health advocacy service for Traveller mental health; the estimated cost of this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1406/24]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1699. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on Traveller specific mental health awareness campaigns; the level of engagement his Department has had with local Traveller groups for these campaigns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1407/24]

Traveller Community

Mark Ward

1700. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the steps his Department has taken to encourage Traveller employment within primary and specialist community services; what training is available for Travellers to upskill within these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1408/24]

Traveller Community

Mark Ward

1701. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if cultural therapies on mental health have been developed for the Traveller community; if the Department of Health and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media have considered developing equine therapies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1409/24]

Traveller Community

Mark Ward

1702. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health what cross departmental work has been carried out to address the root causes of the mental health crisis in the Traveller community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1410/24]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1703. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health to give an update on the implementation of culturally sensitive mental health services, as recommended in A Vision for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1411/24]

Health Services Staff

Mark Ward

1709. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on counselling and psychotherapy registration through CORU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1489/24]

Health Services Staff

Mark Ward

1710. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on psychology registration through CORU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1490/24]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

253. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of establishing InterSystems TrakCare at the National Forensic Mental Health Service; the capabilities of this system; if this system will be rolled out across other mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55753/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

856. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the waiting list for CAMHS for the month of November, by CHO, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55396/23]

Healthcare Policy

Mark Ward

323. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the rationale of the proposed educational level requirement for registration of psychotherapy and counselling through CORU; for an update on the registration process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54333/23]

Schools Building Projects

Mark Ward

249. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education at what stage is the planned construction of a school (details supplied); when she expects this development to be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53632/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Mark Ward

362. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of applicants turned down for the care allowance, the number awarded on appeal and the number awarded on second application in 2021, 2022 and 2023, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53631/23]

Foreign Conflicts

Mark Ward

184. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the measures he and his Department are taking to bring about a call for a ceasefire in Palestine from other European states; the interactions he and the Department have had with their EU and Israeli counterparts to achieve this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50207/23]

Middle East

Mark Ward

190. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs what actions his Department and the Government will take to bring about an end of the bombardment of Gaza by Israel; if sanctions are being considered; if the occupied territories Bill will be implemented; if the Government will recognise the state of Palestine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50208/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

133. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the inpatient peri-natal mental health unit at St. Vincent’s Hospital; when this will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52592/23]

Eating Disorders

Mark Ward

157. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if historical data on the number of children and teenagers treated for anorexia as inpatients in a paediatric hospital is retained; if so, the data for the years 2017 to present, by year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52793/23]

School Admissions

Mark Ward

265. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education what plans her Department has to increase the amount of secondary school places in the Newcastle area of South County Dublin to be in line with population growth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52078/23]

School Admissions

Mark Ward

266. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education what options are available to the parents of a person (details supplied) who are finding it difficult to find a secondary school place for their daughter next year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52079/23]

Hospital Staff

Mark Ward

647. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of posts removed from profile as a result of memorandums (details supplied), by grade for Tallaght Hospital, in tabular form; the number of headcount posts and the WTE to which these relate; the number which were new posts and the number which were replacement posts or vacant posts; and the number which were related to absence or leave cover. [52481/23]

Hospital Staff

Mark Ward

648. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of posts removed from profile as a result of memorandums (details supplied) by grade for CHO7, in tabular form; the number of headcount posts and the WTE to which these relate; the number which were new posts and the number which were replacement posts or vacant posts; and the number which were related to absence/leave cover. [52482/23]

Hospital Staff

Mark Ward

649. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of job offers which have been withdrawn as a result of memorandums (details supplied), by grade for Tallaght Hospital, in tabular form; and the number of headcount posts and the WTE to which these relate. [52483/23]

Health Services

Mark Ward

650. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of job offers which have been withdrawn as a result of memorandums (details supplied), by grade for CHO7 in tabular form; the number of headcount posts; and the WTE to which these relate. [52484/23]

Primary Care Centres

Mark Ward

655. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the recruitment of staff for the new Boot Road, primary care centre in Clondalkin; the breakdown of the staff to be recruited, by WTE; if the HSE recruitment embargo will impact on this recruitment if staff will be in place for the opening of the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52523/23]

Primary Care Centres

Mark Ward

659. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for a breakdown of the cost of completion of the new Boot Road primary care centre in Clondalkin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52572/23]

Special Educational Needs

Mark Ward

277. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of young people who have had e-assessments for autism spectrum disorder in children's disability network teams, by year, since 2020; the reasons for a re-assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51685/23]

Special Educational Needs

Mark Ward

278. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the options open to the families of individuals who have had an autism spectrum disorder re-assessment, which has overturned the original diagnosis; what supports are available to the families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51686/23]

Departmental Funding

Mark Ward

291. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health his views on the funding for the national clinical programme for ADHD in adults in each of the years from 2019 to date; his views on the roll out of the national clinical programme; how this operates in the new regional health areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51606/23]

Departmental Data

Mark Ward

292. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health to outline the CHO areas that are funded for adult ADHD services; when the remaining services are expected to be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51607/23]

Disability Services

Mark Ward

293. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on waiting lists for adult ADHD services, per CHO; what efforts are being taken to reduce these waiting times; if those in catchment areas without adult ADHD services in place can access services in surrounding CHO areas, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51608/23]

Departmental Reviews

Mark Ward

294. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if reviews of adult ADHD clinical teams have been carried out; if teams will be allowed to expand in personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51609/23]

Departmental Funding

Mark Ward

295. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if additional funding is available to pay external recruitment agencies to fill vacant positions within adult ADHD services; if this funding is separate to funding allocated to the services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51610/23]

Health Services Staff

Mark Ward

296. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health his views on the current vacancies within adult ADHD services, per CHO; if the HSE recruitment embargo will affect the filling of the positions; how this will affect the level of service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51611/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

297. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on accommodation for adult ADHD services in Kerry/Cork west; if the accommodation is up to standard; if new accommodation is being sought and for an update on this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51612/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

298. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the provision of accommodation for adult ADHD services in CHO7; what sites are being considered; when the service will be in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51613/23]

Medicinal Products

Mark Ward

299. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the medication that is prescribed for ADHD; what measures are being taken to address shortages of these medications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51614/23]

Health Service Executive

Mark Ward

329. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if a letter of determination has been sent to the HSE outlining priorities and funding levels for 2024; if the details of this letter will be published; when the National Service Plan for 2024 is expected by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51678/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

225. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health to outline the catchment areas for consultant psychiatrists in the Galway area; if an individual can be seen by these services outside of their catchment area; and to outline the options available to individuals who do not have a consultant psychiatrist in their catchment area. [51513/23]

Primary Care Centres

Mark Ward

226. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if resources are in place to provide a primary healthcare centre in Collinstown, Clondalkin, Dublin 22; if he will provide an update on the provision of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51515/23]

Primary Care Centres

Mark Ward

227. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the status of the disposal of land to provide a primary healthcare centre in Collinstown, Clondalkin, Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51516/23]

Eating Disorders

Mark Ward

488. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the development of eating disorder services at Mount Carmel Hospital; when construction works will be completed; when services will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50634/23]

Eating Disorders

Mark Ward

489. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the number of operational eating disorder beds in Linn Dara; when capacity will be restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50635/23]

Eating Disorders

Mark Ward

490. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the current status of the eating disorder unit in the new children’s hospital; how many eating disorder beds are included in the plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50636/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

228. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the average waiting times from date of referral to actual first-time appointments in CAMHS for routine, urgent and emergency appointments, in tabular form; for a breakdown of these waiting times per CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50340/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

229. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the average time it takes from the day of referral and to the day of refusal of acceptance to CAMHS; for a breakdown of this by CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50341/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

239. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for a breakdown of CAMHS-ID teams, per CHO area, in tabular form; the staffing level per team; what options are open to young people who require the services of CAMHS-ID if there are no teams in their CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50392/23]

Primary Care Services

Mark Ward

139. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on primary healthcare nurse staffing levels in Rathcoole, County Dublin; how parents can access their child's three-month primary healthcare nurse check-up in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50058/23]

Hospital Facilities

Mark Ward

496. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health to comment on the significant structural problems that were identified by HIQA in the Sycamore and Willow Unit within Cherry Orchard Hospital, in May 2023; to outline the extent of these structural problems and when they will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49387/23]

Health Service Executive

Mark Ward

514. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health how much the HSE has allocated for the refurbishment of Keltoi; if it has gone to tender; when it will be reopened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49530/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

3. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the level of additional core expenditure for new developments, excluding funding for carryover and otherwise maintaining existing levels of service, which has been allocated to child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS, for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48897/23]

Community Welfare Services

Mark Ward

336. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will clarify if the funding for local community staff that is part of the community services programme, managed by Pobal, will be increased for 2024 to match the increase in the minimum wage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49125/23]

Schools Building Projects

Mark Ward

45. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education , further to Parliamentary Question No. 281 of 26 September 2023, when her Department expects to receive the second tender report for a school (details supplied); when the school can expect to be contacted on this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49014/23]

Social Welfare Payments

Mark Ward

79. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection in the scenario where a person is homeless and trying to avail of a social welfare allowance but they do not have an address and are not staying in homeless accommodation, how they can avail of their social welfare payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49029/23]

Departmental Funding

Mark Ward

989. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth what funding steams are available for a group (details supplied) to be able to deliver a counselling service to its members and wider community. [47582/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1163. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health to outline the percentage of the health budget that is allocated to mental health in each year from 2019, up to and including Budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47668/23]

Health Strategies

Mark Ward

1171. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 668 of 20 June 2023, if he will provide an update on funding for the Changing Lives Initiative in Budget 2024; if an expansion of the initiative will be considered in the upcoming HSE Service Plan for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47712/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1224. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 812 of 13 July 2023, for a breakdown of the more than 25,000 young people refused access to CAMHS since 2020; for a breakdown of the reasons they were refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48109/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1225. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 812 of 13 July 2023, how many of those refused access to CAMHS have a diagnosis of autism; if those with autism met the criteria of moderate to severe mental ill-health; and to comment on the policy of refusal to CAMHS in relation to those with a dual diagnosis of autism and mental ill-health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48110/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1226. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health his views on a presentation (details supplied); if children are being excluded from CAMHS because they also have a diagnosis of autism; the mental health supports that are available within CAMHS to young people with autism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48111/23]