Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Traveller Community

Mark Ward

1693. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the funding allocated to examine the distinct needs of young members of the Traveller community who are vulnerable to suicide; if any initiatives to train peer support outreach workers within the community have been developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1401/24]

Traveller Community

Mark Ward

1694. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the reinstatement of the Traveller Health Advisory Committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1402/24]

Traveller Community

Mark Ward

1695. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if a Department lead on Traveller health and mental health will be appointed to monitor and progress actions across Departments and initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1403/24]

Traveller Community

Mark Ward

1696. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the funding for Traveller health in each of the years from 2019 to date; the funding allocated to Traveller mental health for the same period; if there is an increase in this funding in Budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1404/24]

Traveller Community

Mark Ward

1697. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on Traveller counselling services; if they operate on a national basis; the funding that is allocated to the service on a yearly basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1405/24]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1698. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the establishment of a mental health advocacy service for Traveller mental health; the estimated cost of this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1406/24]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1699. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on Traveller specific mental health awareness campaigns; the level of engagement his Department has had with local Traveller groups for these campaigns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1407/24]

Traveller Community

Mark Ward

1700. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the steps his Department has taken to encourage Traveller employment within primary and specialist community services; what training is available for Travellers to upskill within these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1408/24]

Traveller Community

Mark Ward

1701. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if cultural therapies on mental health have been developed for the Traveller community; if the Department of Health and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media have considered developing equine therapies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1409/24]

Traveller Community

Mark Ward

1702. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health what cross departmental work has been carried out to address the root causes of the mental health crisis in the Traveller community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1410/24]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1703. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health to give an update on the implementation of culturally sensitive mental health services, as recommended in A Vision for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1411/24]

Health Services Staff

Mark Ward

1709. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on counselling and psychotherapy registration through CORU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1489/24]

Health Services Staff

Mark Ward

1710. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on psychology registration through CORU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1490/24]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

253. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of establishing InterSystems TrakCare at the National Forensic Mental Health Service; the capabilities of this system; if this system will be rolled out across other mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55753/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

856. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the waiting list for CAMHS for the month of November, by CHO, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55396/23]

Healthcare Policy

Mark Ward

323. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the rationale of the proposed educational level requirement for registration of psychotherapy and counselling through CORU; for an update on the registration process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54333/23]

Schools Building Projects

Mark Ward

249. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education at what stage is the planned construction of a school (details supplied); when she expects this development to be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53632/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Mark Ward

362. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of applicants turned down for the care allowance, the number awarded on appeal and the number awarded on second application in 2021, 2022 and 2023, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53631/23]

Foreign Conflicts

Mark Ward

184. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the measures he and his Department are taking to bring about a call for a ceasefire in Palestine from other European states; the interactions he and the Department have had with their EU and Israeli counterparts to achieve this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50207/23]

Middle East

Mark Ward

190. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs what actions his Department and the Government will take to bring about an end of the bombardment of Gaza by Israel; if sanctions are being considered; if the occupied territories Bill will be implemented; if the Government will recognise the state of Palestine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50208/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

133. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the inpatient peri-natal mental health unit at St. Vincent’s Hospital; when this will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52592/23]

Eating Disorders

Mark Ward

157. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if historical data on the number of children and teenagers treated for anorexia as inpatients in a paediatric hospital is retained; if so, the data for the years 2017 to present, by year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52793/23]

School Admissions

Mark Ward

265. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education what plans her Department has to increase the amount of secondary school places in the Newcastle area of South County Dublin to be in line with population growth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52078/23]

School Admissions

Mark Ward

266. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education what options are available to the parents of a person (details supplied) who are finding it difficult to find a secondary school place for their daughter next year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52079/23]

Hospital Staff

Mark Ward

647. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of posts removed from profile as a result of memorandums (details supplied), by grade for Tallaght Hospital, in tabular form; the number of headcount posts and the WTE to which these relate; the number which were new posts and the number which were replacement posts or vacant posts; and the number which were related to absence or leave cover. [52481/23]

Hospital Staff

Mark Ward

648. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of posts removed from profile as a result of memorandums (details supplied) by grade for CHO7, in tabular form; the number of headcount posts and the WTE to which these relate; the number which were new posts and the number which were replacement posts or vacant posts; and the number which were related to absence/leave cover. [52482/23]

Hospital Staff

Mark Ward

649. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of job offers which have been withdrawn as a result of memorandums (details supplied), by grade for Tallaght Hospital, in tabular form; and the number of headcount posts and the WTE to which these relate. [52483/23]

Health Services

Mark Ward

650. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of job offers which have been withdrawn as a result of memorandums (details supplied), by grade for CHO7 in tabular form; the number of headcount posts; and the WTE to which these relate. [52484/23]

Primary Care Centres

Mark Ward

655. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the recruitment of staff for the new Boot Road, primary care centre in Clondalkin; the breakdown of the staff to be recruited, by WTE; if the HSE recruitment embargo will impact on this recruitment if staff will be in place for the opening of the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52523/23]

Primary Care Centres

Mark Ward

659. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for a breakdown of the cost of completion of the new Boot Road primary care centre in Clondalkin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52572/23]

Special Educational Needs

Mark Ward

277. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of young people who have had e-assessments for autism spectrum disorder in children's disability network teams, by year, since 2020; the reasons for a re-assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51685/23]

Special Educational Needs

Mark Ward

278. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the options open to the families of individuals who have had an autism spectrum disorder re-assessment, which has overturned the original diagnosis; what supports are available to the families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51686/23]

Departmental Funding

Mark Ward

291. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health his views on the funding for the national clinical programme for ADHD in adults in each of the years from 2019 to date; his views on the roll out of the national clinical programme; how this operates in the new regional health areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51606/23]

Departmental Data

Mark Ward

292. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health to outline the CHO areas that are funded for adult ADHD services; when the remaining services are expected to be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51607/23]

Disability Services

Mark Ward

293. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on waiting lists for adult ADHD services, per CHO; what efforts are being taken to reduce these waiting times; if those in catchment areas without adult ADHD services in place can access services in surrounding CHO areas, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51608/23]

Departmental Reviews

Mark Ward

294. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if reviews of adult ADHD clinical teams have been carried out; if teams will be allowed to expand in personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51609/23]

Departmental Funding

Mark Ward

295. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if additional funding is available to pay external recruitment agencies to fill vacant positions within adult ADHD services; if this funding is separate to funding allocated to the services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51610/23]

Health Services Staff

Mark Ward

296. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health his views on the current vacancies within adult ADHD services, per CHO; if the HSE recruitment embargo will affect the filling of the positions; how this will affect the level of service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51611/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

297. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on accommodation for adult ADHD services in Kerry/Cork west; if the accommodation is up to standard; if new accommodation is being sought and for an update on this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51612/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

298. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the provision of accommodation for adult ADHD services in CHO7; what sites are being considered; when the service will be in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51613/23]

Medicinal Products

Mark Ward

299. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the medication that is prescribed for ADHD; what measures are being taken to address shortages of these medications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51614/23]

Health Service Executive

Mark Ward

329. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if a letter of determination has been sent to the HSE outlining priorities and funding levels for 2024; if the details of this letter will be published; when the National Service Plan for 2024 is expected by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51678/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

225. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health to outline the catchment areas for consultant psychiatrists in the Galway area; if an individual can be seen by these services outside of their catchment area; and to outline the options available to individuals who do not have a consultant psychiatrist in their catchment area. [51513/23]

Primary Care Centres

Mark Ward

226. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if resources are in place to provide a primary healthcare centre in Collinstown, Clondalkin, Dublin 22; if he will provide an update on the provision of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51515/23]

Primary Care Centres

Mark Ward

227. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the status of the disposal of land to provide a primary healthcare centre in Collinstown, Clondalkin, Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51516/23]

Eating Disorders

Mark Ward

488. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the development of eating disorder services at Mount Carmel Hospital; when construction works will be completed; when services will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50634/23]

Eating Disorders

Mark Ward

489. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the number of operational eating disorder beds in Linn Dara; when capacity will be restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50635/23]

Eating Disorders

Mark Ward

490. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the current status of the eating disorder unit in the new children’s hospital; how many eating disorder beds are included in the plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50636/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

228. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the average waiting times from date of referral to actual first-time appointments in CAMHS for routine, urgent and emergency appointments, in tabular form; for a breakdown of these waiting times per CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50340/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

229. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the average time it takes from the day of referral and to the day of refusal of acceptance to CAMHS; for a breakdown of this by CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50341/23]