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.
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Déar, 22 Feabh 2024
written
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]
Déar, 22 Feabh 2024
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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]
Céad, 21 Feabh 2024
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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]
Céad, 21 Feabh 2024
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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]
Céad, 21 Feabh 2024
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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]
Déar, 15 Feabh 2024
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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]
Déar, 15 Feabh 2024
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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]
Déar, 15 Feabh 2024
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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]
Céad, 14 Feabh 2024
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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]
Céad, 14 Feabh 2024
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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]
Máirt, 13 Feabh 2024
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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]
Máirt, 13 Feabh 2024
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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]
Céad, 7 Feabh 2024
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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]
Déar, 1 Feabh 2024
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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]
Déar, 1 Feabh 2024
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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]
Céad, 31 Ean 2024
written
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]
Céad, 31 Ean 2024
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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]
Céad, 31 Ean 2024
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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]
Céad, 31 Ean 2024
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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]
Máirt, 30 Ean 2024
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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]
Déar, 25 Ean 2024
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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]
Déar, 25 Ean 2024
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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]
Déar, 25 Ean 2024
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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]
Déar, 25 Ean 2024
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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]
Déar, 25 Ean 2024
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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]
Déar, 25 Ean 2024
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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]
Déar, 25 Ean 2024
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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]
Déar, 25 Ean 2024
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Departmental Funding
Mark Ward
324. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the funding for St. John of God Community Services in each year since 2019; the breakdown of funding per service provided by the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3423/24]
Déar, 25 Ean 2024
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Mental Health Services
Mark Ward
344. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the total number of people in prison currently awaiting transfer to the Central Mental Hospital from each prison; the average time that prisoners awaited transfer to the CMH in 2023, including maximum and minimum lengths of time, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3409/24]
Déar, 25 Ean 2024
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Mental Health Services
Mark Ward
345. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the total number of people in prison who were on the caseload of the National Forensic Mental Health Service as of early 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3410/24]
Céad, 24 Ean 2024
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Addiction Treatment Services
Mark Ward
196. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the development of a recovery hub for individuals with substance misuse issues; when this is expected to be rolled out; the estimated cost of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3176/24]
Céad, 24 Ean 2024
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Mental Health Policy
Mark Ward
197. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the implementation of the dual diagnosis pilot sites and cross-national training for mental health practitioners as mentioned in the model of care; for an update on recruitment for these services; when they will be rolled out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3177/24]
Céad, 24 Ean 2024
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Addiction Treatment Services
Mark Ward
198. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on €800,000 announced for dedicated recovery initiatives in Budget 2024 for the National Drugs Strategy; when the funding application will open; how the funding will be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3178/24]
Máirt, 23 Ean 2024
written
Defence Forces
Mark Ward
72. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence what specific training members of the Israeli Defence Forces received during their time in Ireland; how many members of the Israeli Defence Forces have received training in Ireland since 2018; if there are any Israeli military personal currently training in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2792/24]
Máirt, 23 Ean 2024
written
Defence Forces
Mark Ward
87. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he received the letter from the Women of Honour group in November; if he accepts their view on his comments of the unsafe nature of the workplace; what updates he will give in relation to this letter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2793/24]
Máirt, 23 Ean 2024
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Health Services
Mark Ward
622. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the model of care for dual diagnosis; the funding given to the model of care; the rollout plan for the model of care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2847/24]
Máirt, 23 Ean 2024
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Mental Health Services
Mark Ward
649. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for a report on the staff vacancies in the Clondalkin mental health services, efforts to fill vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2924/24]
Máirt, 23 Ean 2024
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Mental Health Services
Mark Ward
650. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health what the nurse-to-patients ratio in the Clondalkin mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2925/24]
Déar, 18 Ean 2024
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Eating Disorders
Mark Ward
51. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on National Clinical Programme funding for eating disorders for 2024; the level of new funding for eating disorders; when the National Clinical Programme will be operating at full capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1334/24]
Déar, 18 Ean 2024
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Self-Harm Prevention
Mark Ward
62. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the National Clinical Programme funding for self-harm and suicide related Ideation; the level of new funding for self-harm and suicide related ideation; and when the National Clinical Programme will be operating at full capacity. [1335/24]
Céad, 17 Ean 2024
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Dublin Bus
Mark Ward
238. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the number of times Dublin Bus routes were curtailed; the reasons for same, by individual bus routes and by month for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1177/24]
Céad, 17 Ean 2024
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Dublin Bus
Mark Ward
239. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the number of times the 13 Dublin Bus route was curtailed; the reasons for same, by month for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1178/24]
Céad, 17 Ean 2024
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Dublin Bus
Mark Ward
240. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the number of times the G2 Dublin Bus route was curtailed; the reasons for same, by month for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1179/24]
Céad, 17 Ean 2024
written
Schools Building Projects
Mark Ward
652. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education for an update on the review of the second tender report for a school (details supplied); when the school can expect to be contacted on this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1535/24]
Céad, 17 Ean 2024
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Mental Health Services
Mark Ward
1123. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the position regarding the implementation of the short-term recommendations of the high level task force to consider the mental health and addiction challenges of those who come into contact with the criminal justice sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1674/24]
Céad, 17 Ean 2024
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Disabilities Assessments
Mark Ward
1350. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of young people who have had reassessments for autism spectrum disorder in children's disability network teams, by year since 2020; the reason for reassessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56803/23]
Céad, 17 Ean 2024
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Disability Services
Mark Ward
1385. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of the case of a child (details supplied); and when their therapy will recommence. [57168/23]
Céad, 17 Ean 2024
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Healthcare Policy
Mark Ward
1546. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health his views on the new Commission on Social Connection to address loneliness as a pressing health threat; if resources will be allocated to the development of the committed-to action plan to combat loneliness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56754/23]
Céad, 17 Ean 2024
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Health Promotion
Mark Ward
1547. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if the Hello Again World campaign will be expanded to ensure information about resources reaches older people without internet access; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56755/23]
Céad, 17 Ean 2024
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Primary Care Services
Mark Ward
1692. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the funding allocated to Traveller primary health care projects in each of the years 2019 to date; for breakdown of funding given to peer-led Traveller-specific mental health supports for the same time period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1400/24]