Parliamentary questions

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]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

802. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on mental health services at primary care level; the waiting times for mental health services at primary care level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35315/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

803. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on vacancy levels for mental health staff at primary care level, by CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35316/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

804. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of mental health-related presentations to emergency departments in each of the years 2019 to 2022 and to date in 2023; the numbers that were accepted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35317/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

805. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of young people who presented to emergency departments with mental health-related issues in each of the years 2019 to 2022 and to date in 2023; the numbers that were accepted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35318/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

806. 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. [35319/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

807. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on 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. [35320/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

808. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the regulation of psychology under CORU; when this will be expected to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35321/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

809. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the regulation of counselling and psychotherapy under CORU; when this will be expected to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35322/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

810. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if there is a model of care for ADHD; for an update on its implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35323/23]

Mental Health Policy

Mark Ward

811. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 5 of 1 June 2023, what recommendations have come out of the roundtable discussions on youth mental health; the plans to implement these recommendations; which stakeholders were involved in the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35324/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

812. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of young people referred to CAMHS, by CHO area, in 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; the number of referrals accepted and refused; the reason for refusal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35325/23]

Departmental Funding

Mark Ward

813. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the funding allocated to implementing Sharing the Vision in 2020, 2021, 2022 and to-date in 2023; the estimated funding cost to fully implement the measures in Sharing the Vision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35326/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

814. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for a breakdown of the new funding allocated to Sharing the Vision in the National Service Plan 2023; where this funding will be directed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35327/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

815. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the differences between money allocated for mental health in Budget 2023 and the National Service Plan 2023; the reason for any differences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35328/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

816. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 665 of 30 May 2023, for a breakdown of the funding for new measures in mental health services; what this funding will be spent on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35329/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

817. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on primary care psychology 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. [35330/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

818. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the appointment of the national youth mental health lead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35332/23]

Naturalisation Applications

Mark Ward

169. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice if cases for naturalisation of a minor are quicker in the event that both parents have become Irish citizens; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35504/23]

Primary Care Centres

Mark Ward

281. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 118 and 119 of 19 April 2023, for an update on the acquisition of the site for the primary care centre in Collinstown, Clondalkin, Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34749/23]

Prison Service

Mark Ward

52. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice what plans are in place to address the long waiting-list for people in prison to access psychology services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33990/23]

Special Educational Needs

Mark Ward

308. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education what options are available for a person (details supplied) who has applied to schools for a place in an ASD class for their son; the options available to them if they are not accepted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34307/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

838. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the visiting hours policies for Roscommon University Hospital psychiatry services; how this compares to other hospital psychiatry visiting policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34295/23]

Disability Services

Mark Ward

305. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for an update on the funding for community neurorehabilitation teams in each CHO; when they can expect to be in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33240/23]

Disability Services

Mark Ward

306. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for an update on establishment of the community neurorehabilitation team in CHO7; when this will be in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33241/23]

Departmental Legal Cases

Mark Ward

309. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the cost to the State in legal fees since late 2018 in defending the 115 court cases brought by parents whose children did not receive an assessment of need in a timely manner set out in the Disability Act 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33244/23]

Housing Schemes

Mark Ward

120. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the options open to an individual who is over the threshold for the disabled persons’ adaptations grant but is still in need of a bathroom conversion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33113/23]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Mark Ward

192. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the current size of the waiting list for initial appointments at the Coombe Hospital's endometriosis clinic; the median waiting time, in days, over the past year for women and girls from their initial placement on the waiting list to their first appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32948/23]

Community Care

Mark Ward

205. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the waiting lists for speech and language therapy for children and adults, by CHO; the average waiting time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33029/23]

Third Level Education

Mark Ward

224. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on a SUSI application by a person (details supplied); if there are any considerations for single parents in relation to SUSI applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32882/23]