Parliamentary questions

Mental Health Commission

Mark Ward

3. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the Government’s response to the Mental Health Commission’s reports into CAMHS; if the Government will accept and implement the 49 recommendations made by the Mental Health Commission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40786/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

7. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the reason no additional funding was given to the national clinical programmes in mental health for 2023; what this means for the timelines for completion of the expansion of the national clinical programmes; if increased funding will be delivered in budget 2024 for the national clinical programmes for mental health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40731/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

56. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if the Government has any plans to regulate CAMHS under the Mental Health Act 2001 to give the Mental Health Commission statutory oversight of CAMHS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40730/23]

Medical Qualifications

Mark Ward

74. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the efforts that are being made to expand places in third-level courses for mental healthcare; what assistance is being given by his Department to assist third-level institutions in offering these increased places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40606/23]

Further and Higher Education

Mark Ward

107. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update on the specialist MSc in children’s mental health at Trinity College Dublin (details supplied); the efforts his Department has made to enable this course to continue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40605/23]

Health Services

Mark Ward

253. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health his views on patient and public involvement within the health service; if the Government has plans to pay those involved in PPI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40781/23]

Special Educational Needs

Mark Ward

252. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education if the Government plans to fund SNA teachers for primary school-aged children who attend Montessori schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39535/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

890. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health , further to Parliamentary Question No. 815 of 13 July 2023, to provide a breakdown of where the €14 million of new development funding was allocated for new services in mental health; for an update on any overspend or underspend of this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39543/23]

Census of Population

Mark Ward

5. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Taoiseach the reasoning for the 100-year rule for releasing census data; and if it has been considered to reduce the 100-year rule for genealogy purposes. [37651/23]

Rail Network

Mark Ward

252. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the refurbishment of Kishogue train station, County Dublin; when it will be in operation; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37343/23]

Rail Network

Mark Ward

291. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if the additional delay in the tender process for the redevelopment of Kishogue train station has added to the cost of works; the total development costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37875/23]

National Car Test

Mark Ward

325. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if the decision by the Road Safety Authority to move to cashless payments for NCTs will be reconsidered; the options available to persons with digital literacy issues that are unable to pay online; the additional costs that these persons will incur if carrying out payment by postal order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38234/23]

Departmental Data

Mark Ward

391. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport for an update on waiting times for driving tests in each testing centre; how many people are waiting for tests at each testing centre; what plans are in place to reduce waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38743/23]

Public Sector Pensions

Mark Ward

527. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform who is responsible in paying the pensions of gardaí who joined An Garda Síochána on or after 6 April 1995; how it will be paid; how it is calculated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38003/23]

School Funding

Mark Ward

702. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education the amount of funding provided to primary schools for the delivery of the physical education curriculum in each of the years 2018 to 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38727/23]

Departmental Funding

Mark Ward

759. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education if an organisation (details supplied) can apply for funding announced this year for counselling within DEIS schools; to outline the qualifying criteria and application process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39149/23]

School Transport

Mark Ward

771. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education if her Department plans to allow people who are contracted by Bus Éireann to drive buses for children with additional needs to continue to do so after they reach 70 years of age; her views on the current policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39273/23]

An Garda Síochána

Mark Ward

1151. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí who have resigned from An Garda Síochána, by county, per month in 2023, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38217/23]

An Garda Síochána

Mark Ward

1152. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice if exit interviews are being carried out for gardaí who are resigning from An Garda Síochána. [38218/23]

Departmental Schemes

Mark Ward

1237. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice for an update on the rollout of the crisis de-escalation team in Limerick; when this will be in operation; to provide details on the make-up of the team, by funding and staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39272/23]

Departmental Funding

Mark Ward

1287. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will confirm receipt of correspondence from a team (details supplied); the way the team can avail of Government funding to send two teams to the Culinary Olympics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38001/23]

Health Services Staff

Mark Ward

1588. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health to outline the reason no allocation of advanced nurse practitioners were allocated to neurology services in 2022 and 2023; if there are plans to allocate advanced nurse practitioners to neurology services going froward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37638/23]

Health Strategies

Mark Ward

1639. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the development of an implementation plan to deliver on the objectives of tackling loneliness and isolation; when this will be published; if funding will be provided for same in budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37842/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1640. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of dedicated acute mental health beds for older people per CHO; the staffing levels of mental health services for older people for the previous from 2018 to date per CHO; if there will be an increase in funding for both in budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37843/23]

Health Service Executive

Mark Ward

1746. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the amount of money spent by the HSE on legal cases, by year, from 2018 to date; the amount spent on covering legal fees of plaintiffs in the cases the HSE did not win; the types of cases brought against the HSE in this period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38348/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1776. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has plans to introduce a single point of entry triage system for referrals to children's mental health services; how this would operate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38515/23]

Departmental Funding

Mark Ward

1859. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the funding provided for section 38 and 39 organisations; the funding provided for these organisations, by year, from 2020 to date; if this funding will increase in budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38929/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1893. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the service level agreement between an organisation (details supplied) and CHO 7; what is causing the delay; when it is expected to be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39137/23]

Primary Care Centres

Mark Ward

1894. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of primary care centres that are neurodivergent-friendly; the policies in place to ensure that they are; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39138/23]

Primary Care Centres

Mark Ward

1895. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the proposed new primary care centre in Collinstown, Clondalkin; if it will be neurodivergent-friendly; what will be put in place to ensure this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39139/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1896. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of pharmacists that work in CAMHS, per CHO area; if there are plans to increase these numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39140/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1897. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the online referral and case management systems being developed for CAMHS; if the systems currently in place in Lucena CAMHS are being considered for upgrade and roll-out nationwide; the budget for developing these systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39141/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1898. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the funding that is available to CAMHS teams to carry out electrocardiograms, blood tests and other necessary tests for people with eating disorders; if this funding will be increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39142/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1899. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the CAMHS staffing levels and operational costs per CHO; the levels of staff turnover per CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39143/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1900. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the yearly average number of appointments per CAMHS patient per CHO area; the recommended number of appointments per patient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39144/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1901. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the absence rates for CAMHS staff per CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39145/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1902. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if there is a separate referral pathway for young people with ADHD within CAMHS; the CHO areas in which this is in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39146/23]

Health Services Staff

Mark Ward

1903. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if creative art therapists will be considered on the upcoming CORU registration under psychotherapy and psychology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39147/23]

Emergency Departments

Mark Ward

1910. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of emergency department presentations for cannabis use for each year from 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39172/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1911. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the roll-out of dual diagnosis services within CAMHS; the training that will be offered to staff in both mental health and addiction services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39173/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1912. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the counselling services offered within the adolescent addiction services; the staff vacancy within these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39174/23]

Substance Misuse

Mark Ward

1913. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of pregnant people with hyperemesis associated with cannabis use; the number of this occurring from 2013 to date; if there are HSE information campaigns about the use of cannabis while pregnant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39175/23]

Substance Misuse

Mark Ward

1914. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of people who have been diagnosed with cannabis use disorder, CUD; if there has been a rise in CUD diagnoses over the past ten years; the supports that are in place to support people with CUD; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39176/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1915. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the funding provided by HSE CHO areas 6 and 7 to an organisation (details supplied) and the services that are provided by the organisation in these areas; if there are plans to increase this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39178/23]

Eating Disorders

Mark Ward

1927. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the provision of the adult and child and adolescent mental health service eating disorder teams in Northwood Business Park, Santry, Dublin 9; when these services will be operational at this location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39238/23]

Eating Disorders

Mark Ward

1928. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the eating disorder services available in Swords; to comment on the premises; if the premises are up to standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39239/23]

Eating Disorders

Mark Ward

1929. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of recorded eating disorders, by CHO, from 2018 to present; how this information is collected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39240/23]

Eating Disorders

Mark Ward

1930. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the reason additional eating disorder beds were not rolled out in Connolly Hospital; if funding and resources were provided by the HSE to the hospital for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39241/23]

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Mark Ward

1931. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the progress on the refurbishment in Mount Carmel, including any additional costs; the reasons for the delay in opening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39242/23]

Eating Disorders

Mark Ward

1932. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health when a review of the model of care for eating disorders will be carried out; what has caused a delay in this review being carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39243/23]

Health Service Executive

Mark Ward

1933. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for a comprehensive report on vacant buildings that are owned by the HSE, per CHO; how many are being repurposed for other services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39244/23]

Departmental Strategies

Mark Ward

1944. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on establishing a plan for tackling loneliness and isolation, as set out in the programme for Government; when this will be published; what funding will be provided for this plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39260/23]

Health Services

Mark Ward

1945. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health what services and funding are available to individuals who hoard objects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39261/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1946. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on funding for an organisation (details supplied); if consideration will be given for current funding by Tusla to be matched by the HSE; if this would require a joint commission mechanism from both Government Departments; how this would operate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39262/23]

Medical Qualifications

Mark Ward

1947. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update from the expert group established by CORU for the regulation of psychology; what recommendations it has made; when individuals within these professions will be able to register through CORU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39263/23]

Medical Qualifications

Mark Ward

1948. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update from the expert group established by CORU for the regulation of counselling and psychotherapy; what recommendations it has made; when individuals within these professions will be able to register through CORU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39264/23]

Medical Research and Training

Mark Ward

1949. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for 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. [39265/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1950. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the establishment of the national psychology placement office; the funding for this establishment, including staff costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39266/23]

Departmental Funding

Mark Ward

1951. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for a breakdown of funding provided to the National Council for the Blind Ireland, by year, from 2018 to date; if there are plans to increase this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39267/23]

Departmental Funding

Mark Ward

1952. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the funding streams available to the National Council for the Blind Ireland to further develop its eye clinic liaison officer service; if funding will be provided on a multi-annual basis; if there are plans to increase funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39268/23]

Health Services

Mark Ward

1953. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if awareness campaigns are being developed by the HSE in relation to perinatal health; for an update on perinatal services available in each CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39269/23]

Health Services

Mark Ward

1954. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on perinatal services in each CHO area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39270/23]

Health Services

Mark Ward

1955. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the inpatient perinatal mental health unit in St. Vincent’s Hospital; when this will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39271/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

2020. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the estimated number of people with ADHD in the Irish population; the number of adults with ADHD; the number of children with ADHD; the supports that are in place in each CHO for people with ADHD; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39428/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

2021. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the funding that is given to ADHD Ireland, by year, since 2018; if there are plans to increase this funding; if there are plans to provide funding on a multiannual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39429/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

2022. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the treatments other than medication that are available to people with ADHD; where these can be accessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39430/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

2023. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of young people on CAMHS waiting lists waiting on ADHD supports; the length of time that young people with ADHD who are waiting on CAMHS lists per CHO; if there are plans to reduce these waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39431/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

2024. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the progress of the ADHD plan in Sharing the Vision; if targets are being met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39433/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

2025. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health when the HSE asked for a pre-budget submission from ADHD Ireland for budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39434/23]

Health Services

Mark Ward

2040. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to establish a centre of excellence for ADHD; the cost of these plans; the services it would provide; when it would be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39457/23]

Third Level Education

Mark Ward

2078. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the increases to third level mental health spending introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic will be considered to be made permanent; what funding will be provided for mental health in higher education in budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39257/23]

Third Level Education

Mark Ward

2079. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science how previous budgets for well-being, mental health and student services in higher education institutions were spent; the way it was administered; and the services provided by this funding. [39258/23]

Departmental Policies

Mark Ward

784. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice if there are plans to transfer grants for prison links from her Department to the HSE; for an update on these plans; the rationale behind them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35685/23]

Prison Service

Mark Ward

797. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the plans that are in place to address the long waiting list for persons in prison to access addiction services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35748/23]

Child and Family Agency

Mark Ward

1043. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his Department and-or Tusla use unregulated private providers to provide care for children in the care of the State; if so, how many children are in these settings; the average length of time spent in these settings; the age range of the children in these settings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36536/23]

Children in Care

Mark Ward

1044. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if there are plans to have the unregulated placements of children in State care to be placed on a legislative footing in the updates being made to the Child Care Act 1991; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36537/23]

Television Licence Fee

Mark Ward

76. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of individuals who have been prosecuted for failure to pay their TV licence fee; the average length of sentence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34589/23]

Prison Service

Mark Ward

539. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the number of under 25-year-olds within the prison population; the average sentence amongst this age group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35339/23]

Prison Service

Mark Ward

540. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the number of offences carried out by under 25-year-olds in the years 2011 to 2022, inclusive, and to-date in 2023; the number of convictions as a result;; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35340/23]

Youth Services

Mark Ward

541. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the number of young people who were diverted to Garda Youth Diversion Programmes in 2011 to 2022 and to-date in 2023, by county; the number that completed the programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35341/23]

Youth Services

Mark Ward

542. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the funding allocated to Garda Youth Diversion Programmes in 2011 to 2023, by year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35342/23]

Departmental Data

Mark Ward

543. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the rates of reoffending in the State amongst those who were first sentenced before the age of 25 years; how this compares to other jurisdictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35343/23]

Prison Service

Mark Ward

544. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the services that are available to those within the prison population to help further their education; the services available to those who are released for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35344/23]

Youth Services

Mark Ward

545. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice if there are follow-up services for those that have completed a Garda Youth Diversion Programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35345/23]

Youth Services

Mark Ward

546. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the percentage of young people who have completed a Garda Youth Diversion Programme who have reoffended; the outcomes in these cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35346/23]

Mental Health Policy

Mark Ward

547. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice for an update on the roll-out of the mental health crisis de-escalation pilot in Limerick; when this will be operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35347/23]

Citizenship Applications

Mark Ward

552. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the number of naturalisation cases open from 2020, 2021, 2022 and to-date in 2023; the average waiting time per case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35503/23]

Health Services Waiting Lists

Mark Ward

607. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for an update on occupational therapy waiting lists, by CHO and by age, for the years 2020 to 2022 and to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35331/23]

Childcare Services

Mark Ward

647. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth what supports are available to naíonra-type childcare providers; if additional funding is being considered for Budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35461/23]

Eating Disorders

Mark Ward

654. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of adults who presented to the HSE seeking treatment for eating disorders who received inpatient treatment in non-dedicated eating disorder services in each of the years 2018 to 2022 and to date in 2023, by CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34786/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

792. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of people on CAMHS waiting lists, by CHO and length of wait, for May 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35305/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

793. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of people on CAMHS waiting lists, by CHO and length of wait, for June 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35306/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

794. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of CAMHS teams per CHO area; if there are any additional CAMHS teams in development; if there is a target number for CAMHS teams nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35307/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

795. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the level of staffing in the 73 CAMHS teams; the vacant positions per team; the recruitment campaigns per team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35308/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

796. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on extending CAMHS to cover up to 25-year-olds; what additional training will be provided for staff in this roll-out; the expected timeline for this to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35309/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

797. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if additional infrastructure will be required to extend CAMHS to cover up to 25-year-olds; which of the CAMHS teams are currently able to accommodate this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35310/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

798. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of CAMHS teams currently using Healthlink for referrals; the policy for its use by services; if other online referral systems are being used or considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35311/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

799. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on waiting times for Jigsaw services, by area; what additional supports have been provided by Jigsaw to reduce these waiting times; the plans to extend Jigsaw teams nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35312/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

800. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the roll-out of Jigsaw online services; what funding has been provided for this; the annual cost of running this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35313/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

801. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on CAMHS inpatient capacity; if there are plans to restore capacity; if there are plans to increase current capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35314/23]