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Charles Ward

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  • · 34th Dáil · 29 November 2024 – present

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Question· writtenPQ 210asked

210. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health the reason medical card recipients are not being issued with a physical medical card (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69400/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

210. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health the reason medical card recipients are not being issued with a physical medical card (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69400/26]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

149. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether complainants who are dissatisfied with the outcome of an ethics or professional conduct complaint against a member of an organisation have access to any independent appeals mechanism external to the organisation (details supplied). [71056/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

149. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether complainants who are dissatisfied with the outcome of an ethics or professional conduct complaint against a member of an organisation have access to any independent appeals mechanism external to the organisation (details supplied). [71056/26]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

150. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will outline the regulatory framework governing professional engineers in Ireland; and whether consideration has been given to establishing an independent statutory regulator for the engineering profession. [71055/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

150. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will outline the regulatory framework governing professional engineers in Ireland; and whether consideration has been given to establishing an independent statutory regulator for the engineering profession. [71055/26]

Question· writtenPQ 203asked

203. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he expects to introduce the regulations necessary to operationalise the application for review of approved remediation option provided for under section 23 of the Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Act 2025; the reasons for the delay in commencing these provisions; whether a draft of the proposed regulations has been prepared; and the anticipated application process for homeowners seeking a review. [71130/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

203. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he expects to introduce the regulations necessary to operationalise the application for review of approved remediation option provided for under section 23 of the Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Act 2025; the reasons for the delay in commencing these provisions; whether a draft of the proposed regulations has been prepared; and the anticipated application process for homeowners seeking a review. [71130/26]

Question· writtenPQ 148asked

148. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether he has undertaken an assessment of public confidence in the current self-regulatory model operated by an organisation (details supplied); and whether his Department has received representations seeking independent oversight of professional conduct complaints against engineers. [71057/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

148. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether he has undertaken an assessment of public confidence in the current self-regulatory model operated by an organisation (details supplied); and whether his Department has received representations seeking independent oversight of professional conduct complaints against engineers. [71057/26]

Question· writtenPQ 204asked

204. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average waiting time currently experienced by applicants under the defective concrete blocks grant scheme for the scheduling and completion of core testing, broken down by local authority area; and if homeowners participating in the defective concrete blocks grant scheme who miss a scheduled core testing appointment are placed at the bottom of the waiting list for testing; if not, the procedures that apply where an appointment is missed, cancelled or requires rescheduling; and whether discretion is exercised in cases involving illness, family emergencies or other exceptional circumstances. [71128/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

204. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average waiting time currently experienced by applicants under the defective concrete blocks grant scheme for the scheduling and completion of core testing, broken down by local authority area; and if homeowners participating in the defective concrete blocks grant scheme who miss a scheduled core testing appointment are placed at the bottom of the waiting list for testing; if not, the procedures that apply where an appointment is missed, cancelled or requires rescheduling; and whether discretion is exercised in cases involving illness, family emergencies or other exceptional circumstances. [71128/26]

Question· writtenPQ 498asked

498. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the circumstances in which sustainability funding may be provided to an early learning and childcare service required to relocate as a consequence of defective concrete; the categories of expenditure which may be supported under such funding; and whether the funding can contribute towards temporary relocation, long-term relocation or replacement accommodation. [69740/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

498. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the circumstances in which sustainability funding may be provided to an early learning and childcare service required to relocate as a consequence of defective concrete; the categories of expenditure which may be supported under such funding; and whether the funding can contribute towards temporary relocation, long-term relocation or replacement accommodation. [69740/26]

Question· writtenPQ 705asked

705. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with type 1 Diabetes currently receiving insulin-pump therapy through the Public Health Service by adults and children and by Hospital at which their Diabetes care is provided in the years of 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [70605/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

705. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with type 1 Diabetes currently receiving insulin-pump therapy through the Public Health Service by adults and children and by Hospital at which their Diabetes care is provided in the years of 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [70605/26]

Question· writtenPQ 496asked

496. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the projects, locations and communities that have been submitted to her Department for consideration under the €135 million State-led early learning and childcare infrastructure programme; the county in which each project is located; and the status of each proposal. [69738/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

496. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the projects, locations and communities that have been submitted to her Department for consideration under the €135 million State-led early learning and childcare infrastructure programme; the county in which each project is located; and the status of each proposal. [69738/26]

Question· writtenPQ 706asked

706. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding allocated towards research into multiple sulfatase deficiency in each of the years of 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [70602/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

706. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding allocated towards research into multiple sulfatase deficiency in each of the years of 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [70602/26]

Question· writtenPQ 707asked

707. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant radiologists, advanced nurse practitioners and radiographers posts filled within BreastCheck Service as of 21 September 2026; and if she will provide the same figures as of 30 September 2023, in tabular form. [70601/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

707. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant radiologists, advanced nurse practitioners and radiographers posts filled within BreastCheck Service as of 21 September 2026; and if she will provide the same figures as of 30 September 2023, in tabular form. [70601/26]

Question· writtenPQ 497asked

497. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the policy measures in place to ensure that childcare capacity is maintained within communities where an existing early learning and childcare facility is affected by defective concrete; and the supports available to prevent the permanent loss of childcare places in such areas. [69739/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

497. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the policy measures in place to ensure that childcare capacity is maintained within communities where an existing early learning and childcare facility is affected by defective concrete; and the supports available to prevent the permanent loss of childcare places in such areas. [69739/26]

Question· writtenPQ 351asked

351. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the changes that have been made to Ireland's building standards, building regulations, inspection regimes and compliance mechanisms arising from, or in response to, European Union infringement proceedings and litigation concerning the State's implementation and enforcement of building standards; to provide a timeline of measures introduced since the commencement of such proceedings; and to detail any amendments made to the Building Regulations, Building Control Regulations and associated technical guidance documents. [69917/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

351. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the changes that have been made to Ireland's building standards, building regulations, inspection regimes and compliance mechanisms arising from, or in response to, European Union infringement proceedings and litigation concerning the State's implementation and enforcement of building standards; to provide a timeline of measures introduced since the commencement of such proceedings; and to detail any amendments made to the Building Regulations, Building Control Regulations and associated technical guidance documents. [69917/26]

Question· oralPQ 97asked

97. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a local authority or an approved housing body's I.S. 465 building professional recommends option 1 remediation (details supplied), his power to seek documentary evidence and request review by the Housing Agency can result in the original remediation recommendation being altered or overturned; the precise statutory basis for this additional oversight; the safeguards in place to ensure that the independent engineer’s determination is not undermined by a subsequent administrative review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69666/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

97. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a local authority or an approved housing body's I.S. 465 building professional recommends option 1 remediation (details supplied), his power to seek documentary evidence and request review by the Housing Agency can result in the original remediation recommendation being altered or overturned; the precise statutory basis for this additional oversight; the safeguards in place to ensure that the independent engineer’s determination is not undermined by a subsequent administrative review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69666/26]

Question· writtenPQ 476asked

476. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the statutory review of the Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Act 2022 currently being undertaken under Section 51 of the Act; the names, qualifications, and specific terms of appointment of external experts or consultants who have been engaged to assist his Department with this review; the specific terms of reference provided to these external experts; and the estimated timeline for the completion of their findings. [68657/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

476. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the statutory review of the Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Act 2022 currently being undertaken under Section 51 of the Act; the names, qualifications, and specific terms of appointment of external experts or consultants who have been engaged to assist his Department with this review; the specific terms of reference provided to these external experts; and the estimated timeline for the completion of their findings. [68657/26]

Question· writtenPQ 687asked

687. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health in light of ongoing concerns regarding ambulances being delayed in traffic approaching and leaving Letterkenny, what analysis has been carried out to determine the impact of such delays on emergency medical response times, patient safety and the capacity of the National Ambulance Service to respond to subsequent emergency calls in County Donegal. [68044/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

687. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health in light of ongoing concerns regarding ambulances being delayed in traffic approaching and leaving Letterkenny, what analysis has been carried out to determine the impact of such delays on emergency medical response times, patient safety and the capacity of the National Ambulance Service to respond to subsequent emergency calls in County Donegal. [68044/26]

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