Ní féidir ach ceisteanna agus freagraí a foilsíodh tar éis Iúil 2012 a amharc anseo. Is féidir amharc de réir téarma nó dátaí ar leith ó Mhárta 2016 ar aghaidh do Ranna Rialtais. Foilsítear freagraí scríofa de réir mar a fhaightear iad ó Ranna. Chun ceisteanna parlaiminte a foilsíodh roimh Iúil 2012 a fheiceáil, cuardaigh Díospóireachtaí na Dála.
Ceisteanna agus freagraí le haghaidh Téarma Dála nó Seanaid
Leathanach 42 de 43
Máirt, 8 MFómh 2020
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Public Services Card
Mark Ward
744. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection the process for persons renewing the public services card; if the process has changed due to Covid-19; the measures in place for persons in cases in which their card has expired; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22222/20]
Máirt, 8 MFómh 2020
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Student Support Schemes
Mark Ward
863. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if a response will issue to matters raised in a media article (details supplied); the status of the promised €2 million directed in 2019 to mental health and well-being services in the higher education sector; the way in which the funding is drawn down; the amount that has been allocated; and the colleges that have received the funding. [21751/20]
Máirt, 8 MFómh 2020
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Direct Provision System
Mark Ward
924. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice if provisions have been or are being made to provide PPE for persons in direct provision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21618/20]
Máirt, 8 MFómh 2020
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Garda Strength
Mark Ward
940. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí stationed in Clondalkin, Lucan, Ronanstown and Rathcoole stations in August in each of the years 2010 to 2019 and to date in 2020; the opening times of each station for these years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21967/20]
Máirt, 8 MFómh 2020
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Crime Data
Mark Ward
941. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice her views on recently released Central Statistics Office national figures that revealed that Rathcoole, County Dublin had the fourth highest increase in crime; the plans in place to open Rathcoole Garda station on a full-time basis; and the youth diversion projects available in Rathcoole. [21968/20]
Máirt, 8 MFómh 2020
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Prisoner Rehabilitation Programmes
Mark Ward
964. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the number of prisoners who accessed community Prison Link services in each of the years 2017 to 2019 and to date in 2020, by prison and gender in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22621/20]
Máirt, 8 MFómh 2020
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Prisoner Rehabilitation Programmes
Mark Ward
966. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the cost to implement video calls between prisoners and the Prison Link service on an on-going basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22671/20]
Máirt, 8 MFómh 2020
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Garda Youth Diversion Projects
Mark Ward
967. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda youth diversion programmes in each CHO; the number of young persons by gender and age cautioned by the Garda and linked in with a youth diversion programme in each of the years 2017 to 2019 and to date in 2020, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22673/20]
Máirt, 8 MFómh 2020
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Prisoner Data
Mark Ward
986. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of prisoners who entered prison in each of the years 2017 to 2019 and to date 2020 under the Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22672/20]
Máirt, 8 MFómh 2020
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Health Services Provision
Mark Ward
1013. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to reports in the delay of the HSE homebirth services since March 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21143/20]
Máirt, 8 MFómh 2020
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Maternity Services
Mark Ward
1180. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if the birthing pool in the Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital is being removed; if so, the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21500/20]
Máirt, 8 MFómh 2020
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Eating Disorders
Mark Ward
1181. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the budget allocation and description of expenditure for the clinical care programme on eating disorders in 2018, 2019 and to date in 2020; the reason for underspends; the number of posts progressed to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21501/20]
Máirt, 8 MFómh 2020
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Mental Health Services
Mark Ward
1192. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the total mental health budget between 2007 and 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21554/20]
Máirt, 8 MFómh 2020
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Disabilities Assessments
Mark Ward
1218. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) was on a waiting list for early intervention and did not receive treatment; and if he will arrange for an assessment of needs and the appropriate treatment. [21621/20]
Máirt, 8 MFómh 2020
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Mark Ward
1223. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1327 of 30 July 2020, his views on the fact that almost 800 children are waiting over six months for a mental health appointment with CAMHS with particular emphasis on CHO4; the way in which waiting times will be reduced; and when waiting times for same will be reduced. [21644/20]
Máirt, 8 MFómh 2020
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Medical Aids and Appliances
Mark Ward
1235. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if there are provisions in place to allow older persons and persons in receipt of a pension to avail of free masks. [21682/20]
Máirt, 8 MFómh 2020
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Mental Health Services
Mark Ward
1286. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1330 of 30 July 2020, if the beds are at full capacity all year round; if not, the factors prohibiting them from being at full capacity; the breakdown by CHO area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21987/20]
Máirt, 8 MFómh 2020
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Assisted Human Reproduction
Mark Ward
1298. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if plans are in place to regulate fertility treatment here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22028/20]
Máirt, 8 MFómh 2020
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Direct Provision System
Mark Ward
1299. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of persons from direct provision centres presenting at emergency departments with suicide attempts, self-harm injuries and or overdose by location in each of the years 2018, 2019 and to date 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22029/20]
Máirt, 8 MFómh 2020
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Homeless Persons Data
Mark Ward
1300. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of homeless persons presenting at emergency departments with suicide attempts, self-harm injuries and or overdose by location in each of the years 2018, 2019 and to date 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22030/20]
Déar, 30 Iúil 2020
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Education Policy
Mark Ward
31. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Skills if addiction awareness programmes are delivered in schools; the person or body that delivers same; the person or body that decides the content delivered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17129/20]
Céad, 29 Iúil 2020
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State Pensions
Mark Ward
22. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person will be entitled to a State pension when they turn 66 years of age before a review is completed by the commission on pensions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17967/20]
Céad, 29 Iúil 2020
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School Meals Programme
Mark Ward
95. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will review the schools lunch programme with a view to expanding it throughout school holidays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17130/20]
Máirt, 28 Iúil 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Mark Ward
630. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the decision to award self-employed persons the pandemic unemployment payment is based solely on 2018 earnings; if so, the reason; if it has been legislated for; if not, if it is at the discretion of her Department; and if there is an appeals process for those who have had their payment reduced. [19051/20]
Máirt, 28 Iúil 2020
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Mental Health Services
Mark Ward
1040. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health his views on the appointment of a national director for mental health in the HSE (details supplied); when the examination will conclude; and if the new national director for mental health will report directly to the CEO of the HSE. [18884/20]
Máirt, 28 Iúil 2020
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Health Services Funding
Mark Ward
1047. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if there is funding available for voluntary organisations that are providing a service for persons with both substance addiction and mental health issues; if so, the Department responsible for same; the process involved in submitting an application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18912/20]
Máirt, 28 Iúil 2020
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Suicide Incidence
Mark Ward
1058. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health his views on reports that data collection on suicide for hospitals was suspended due to the Covid-19 lockdown; the reason for same; when such data collection will recommence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18947/20]
Máirt, 28 Iúil 2020
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Mental Health Services
Mark Ward
1073. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the funding available for non-governmental organisations to provide mental health supports in the community; and the process for applications. [19049/20]
Déar, 23 Iúil 2020
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Housing Policy
Mark Ward
40. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will report on the affordable rental scheme; his views on using public land for public housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17124/20]
Déar, 23 Iúil 2020
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Sports Capital Programme
Mark Ward
94. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the sporting organisations that are in receipt of funding through the sports capital grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17822/20]
Déar, 23 Iúil 2020
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Sports Organisations
Mark Ward
95. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of volunteers that are working with persons in sports; the different sports these persons are volunteering in, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17823/20]
Déar, 23 Iúil 2020
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Mental Health Services
Mark Ward
201. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if grants are available for clubs to access training in mental health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17824/20]
Déar, 23 Iúil 2020
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Mark Ward
216. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health his plans to end the practice of placing children into the care of adult psychiatric hospital and units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17740/20]
Déar, 23 Iúil 2020
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Mark Ward
217. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of children placed in adult psychiatric hospitals and units to date in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17741/20]
Déar, 23 Iúil 2020
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Mental Health Services
Mark Ward
218. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health his views on matters contained in Sharing the Vision in which it states that a person with an addiction has a right to access relevant mental health supports; his further views on whether this should include access to non-State organisations that receive funding from the State to provide mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17742/20]
Déar, 23 Iúil 2020
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Mental Health Services
Mark Ward
236. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of funding allocated to national governing bodies for mental health in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17819/20]
Déar, 23 Iúil 2020
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Mental Health Services
Mark Ward
237. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of sporting national governing bodies in receipt of mental health funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17820/20]
Déar, 23 Iúil 2020
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Mental Health Services
Mark Ward
238. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide mental health training to persons involved locally and nationally in sporting organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17821/20]
Máirt, 21 Iúil 2020
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Free Travel Scheme
Mark Ward
124. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties that persons with the free travel pass have in obtaining travel on Irish Rail due to social distancing rules and the fact that paying passengers are given priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17434/20]
Máirt, 21 Iúil 2020
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School Uniforms
Mark Ward
390. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Skills if schools can ignore the guidelines of her Department which state that all elements of school uniform should be purchasable from various stores and only iron or sew on crests should be used; the recourse parents have if this is ignored; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16777/20]
Déar, 16 Iúil 2020
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Mental Health Policy
Mark Ward
166. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the way in which he will implement the recommendations of Sharing the Vision over the next five years including costings, key objectives and outcomes in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16339/20]
Céad, 15 Iúil 2020
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DEIS Scheme
Mark Ward
105. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Skills the timeframe for the completion of the new DEIS identification model; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16227/20]
Céad, 15 Iúil 2020
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Mental Health Services
Mark Ward
140. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if priority will be given to recommendations on access to counselling services in the community (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16184/20]
Máirt, 14 Iúil 2020
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Mental Health Services
Mark Ward
1090. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the budget for mental health provision in 2020; the priority areas to which the funding will be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15024/20]
Máirt, 30 Meith 2020
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Prisoner Health
Mark Ward
290. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the fact that access to prisoners by addiction practitioners working for the community prison links service has not been consistently available across all prisons since the onset of Covid-19, in particular in Mountjoy and Wheatfield prisons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12951/20]
Máirt, 30 Meith 2020
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Prisoner Health
Mark Ward
291. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will direct that prisons include the community prison links service on the list of professional contacts for prisoners in order that access to clients can be had via telephone and more comprehensively post-Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12952/20]
Máirt, 30 Meith 2020
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Mental Health Policy
Mark Ward
375. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if a contrasting document will be produced to highlight the differences between the new Sharing the Vision - a Mental Health Policy for Everyone 2020-2030 and A Vision For Change documents [12694/20]
Máirt, 30 Meith 2020
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Mark Ward
377. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has not had their waiting time backdated [12728/20]
Máirt, 30 Meith 2020
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Mental Health Services
Mark Ward
399. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he has requested the HSE to examine the finances of an organisation (details supplied); if so, the reason for the examination; when the examination will be concluded; if the results will be made public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12813/20]
Máirt, 30 Meith 2020
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Substance Misuse
Mark Ward
424. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will instruct the HSE to include information on nitrous oxide under the solvent's category on drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12931/20]