Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Departmental Data

Mark Ward

427. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses in the Newcastle area; if developmental checks are being offered to newborns in the area for the appropriate month milestones; what options are available to parents if their children are not to be offered appointments due to staff shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11447/24]

Departmental Data

Mark Ward

428. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses in the Palmerstown area; if developmental checks are being offered to newborns in the area for the appropriate month milestones; what options are available to parents if their children are not to be offered appointments due to staff shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11448/24]

Departmental Data

Mark Ward

429. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses in the Brittas area; if developmental checks are being offered to newborns in the area for the appropriate month milestones; what options are available to parents if their children are not to be offered appointments due to staff shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11449/24]

Departmental Data

Mark Ward

430. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses in the Saggart area; if developmental checks are being offered to newborns in the area for the appropriate month milestones; what options are available to parents if their children are not be offered appointments due to staff shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11450/24]

Bus Services

Mark Ward

48. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if there will be increased frequency of the C1, C2, C3 and C4 buses at peak times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10894/24]

Schools Building Projects

Mark Ward

311. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education the action her Department is taking to ensure that a project in a school (details supplied) is delivered at the earliest opportunity, given the many delays already faced and the pressing need for increased capacity to cater for secondary school students in the Newcastle and Rathcoole areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10522/24]

Schools Building Projects

Mark Ward

338. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education if there are plans to build new secondary schools in the Lucan area given the recent population growth; what planning is in place to address this shortage of secondary school places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10832/24]

Sports Funding

Mark Ward

357. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the funding available for young people to engage in and represent Ireland in kickboxing abroad; how can people and sports clubs apply for this funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10563/24]

Health Services

Mark Ward

668. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the work carried out for the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTI people since the publishing of The LGBTIreland Report; if there are plans for an updated study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10140/24]

Medical Consent

Mark Ward

744. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if an individual with a diagnosed psychiatric disorder can make an advanced directive or decision to the right to taper their medication; if so, to outline the process to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10574/24]

Health Services Staff

Mark Ward

753. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of child psychologists employed in Wexford; how many vacant positions there are; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10640/24]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

754. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health about mental health funding for voluntary mental health organisations in Wexford, and how much was allocated from 2020 to the present; how groups can apply for funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10641/24]

Health Services

Mark Ward

757. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health to comment on funding and availability of the post mastectomy grant; if this funding is to be reduced, the reasoning behind this; if this will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10678/24]

Hospital Facilities

Mark Ward

34. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update the movement of elderly residents out of the willow and sycamore units in Cherry Orchard Hospital; if he will provide a progress report on works carried out at the units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9582/24]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

74. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the 49 recommendations made by the Mental Health Commission in its report on CAMHS; how many of these recommendations have been addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9605/24]

Mother and Baby Homes

Mark Ward

451. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when applications for the mother and baby institutions payment scheme will be open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9211/24]

Mother and Baby Homes

Mark Ward

465. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if it will be possible for a person to apply for the mother and baby institutions payment scheme if their relative who was the deceased relevant person died prior to 13 January 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9330/24]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

551. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting for an appointment through the counselling in primary care service, by CHO area and by time waiting, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8988/24]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

552. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of people who received counselling from the counselling in primary care service, by year since 2019 and by CHO area, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8989/24]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

553. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of counselling sessions delivered by the counselling in primary care service, by year since 2019, by CHO area, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8990/24]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

554. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the cost of the counselling in primary care service, by year since 2019; the average cost of delivering a session, inclusive of staffing and administration costs, in the same period; the funding allocated to the counselling in primary care service per year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8991/24]

An Garda Síochána

Mark Ward

4. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 105 of 31 January 2024, why the Garda National Vetting Bureau does not have a role in vetting local authority housing applicants; if there is capacity within the Garda National Vetting Bureau to assist local Garda superintendents with this process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8393/24]

Schools Building Projects

Mark Ward

145. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education the progress made on a school extension (details supplied) to the final stages of the tender; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8548/24]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

273. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number on the waiting list for CAMHS for the month of January, by CHO, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8444/24]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

274. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of filled posts, by job description, within the community mental health services in Clondalkin; the number of vacancies per post; the steps being taken to fill these vacant positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8449/24]

Insurance Coverage

Mark Ward

58. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Finance what measures the Government is taking to tackle age discrimination amongst travel insurance providers; if individuals under the age of 66 can get health cover for up to 60 days; the reason individuals over the age of 66 only get health cover for up to 31 days when travelling abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8136/24]

School Staff

Mark Ward

88. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education what plans are in place to ensure school caretakers will be afforded the opportunity to avail of a similar deal as school secretaries; when an update will be provided on this work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8327/24]

Schools Building Projects

Mark Ward

90. 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. [8342/24]

School Facilities

Mark Ward

207. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education the reason a school (details supplied) has not received agreed funding for security measures after a serious incident at the school in October 2022; the reason for the delay in the school accessing this funding; when it will receive funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7339/24]

School Accommodation

Mark Ward

209. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education what accommodation will be provided for a school (details supplied) to increase the number of new pupils it can enrol in September 2024, to meet the needs of the community; when the accommodation will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7344/24]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

320. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health about the capital plan working group tasked with the development of a ten-year plan to address the existing and future capital requirements within mental health; who is on this working group; how often they will meet; when such a plan will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7109/24]

Rail Network

Mark Ward

100. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the development of Kishogue train station; when this can be expected to be completed; the additional cost to works caused by the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7054/24]

Social Welfare Payments

Mark Ward

228. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection if it is possible for someone in receipt of a social welfare payment to leave the country for a period of longer than two weeks to support family in the time of bereavement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6683/24]

Medical Cards

Mark Ward

557. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if the shingles vaccine is covered on the medical card scheme; if not, there are plans to include it under the medical card scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6078/24]

Health Service Executive

Mark Ward

558. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the new proposed HSE taskforce to target savings and productivity; who the members of the taskforce will be; if independent members will be included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6079/24]

Community Development Projects

Mark Ward

594. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she can confirm receipt of a request for an extension of the community centre investment fund project allocation from (details supplied) for six months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5077/24]

Bus Services

Mark Ward

8. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken to address antisocial behaviour on Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Bus services or towards their staff; what supports are available to their staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4599/24]

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]