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Question· writtenPQ 518asked

518. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the funding that was allocated to South Dublin County Council for the tenant-in-situ scheme in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7606/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 2025

518. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the funding that was allocated to South Dublin County Council for the tenant-in-situ scheme in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7606/25]

Question· writtenPQ 517asked

517. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the funding that will be allocated to South Dublin County Council for the tenant-in-situ scheme in 2025; when this funding will be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7605/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 2025

517. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the funding that will be allocated to South Dublin County Council for the tenant-in-situ scheme in 2025; when this funding will be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7605/25]

Question· writtenPQ 272asked

272. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason an individual who is currently receiving carer’s allowance and a child increase for two children will now be dropped down to the half-rate carer’s allowance and their child increase taken away once they go on the maternity benefit (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6844/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2025

272. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason an individual who is currently receiving carer’s allowance and a child increase for two children will now be dropped down to the half-rate carer’s allowance and their child increase taken away once they go on the maternity benefit (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6844/25]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

36. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will instruct the NTA to increase the number of Luas trams on the Saggart line to the city at peak times; his plans to increase the number of trams along this route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6456/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2025

36. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will instruct the NTA to increase the number of Luas trams on the Saggart line to the city at peak times; his plans to increase the number of trams along this route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6456/25]

Question· writtenPQ 250asked

250. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the status of the Airport Hopper bus service; if it has ceased operation; the date on which it will be back in operation; the frequency of the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6370/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2025

250. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the status of the Airport Hopper bus service; if it has ceased operation; the date on which it will be back in operation; the frequency of the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6370/25]

Question· writtenPQ 185asked

185. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if the new maritime patrol CASA 295 aircraft to be purchased by the Irish Air Corps carries Helionix; if the Government have reneged on their commitment to stop buying military equipment from Israel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6122/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2025

185. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if the new maritime patrol CASA 295 aircraft to be purchased by the Irish Air Corps carries Helionix; if the Government have reneged on their commitment to stop buying military equipment from Israel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6122/25]

Question· writtenPQ 306asked

306. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health her long-term plans for the continuation of the Sláintecare Healthy Communities Programme within the local authorities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5354/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 February 2025

306. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health her long-term plans for the continuation of the Sláintecare Healthy Communities Programme within the local authorities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5354/25]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

149. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the number of cancellations of W2, W4 and W6 buses since the routes were rolled out; the resulting fines associated with these cancellations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5353/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 February 2025

149. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the number of cancellations of W2, W4 and W6 buses since the routes were rolled out; the resulting fines associated with these cancellations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5353/25]

Question· writtenPQ 148asked

148. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of the fines for service failures over the past three years for Dublin Bus and a company (details supplied); the reasons and rationale for deciding these fines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5352/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 February 2025

148. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of the fines for service failures over the past three years for Dublin Bus and a company (details supplied); the reasons and rationale for deciding these fines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5352/25]

Question· writtenPQ 147asked

147. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the bus routes that operate in Dublin mid-west; the routes that are operated by Dublin Bus; the routes that are operated by a company (details supplied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5350/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 February 2025

147. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the bus routes that operate in Dublin mid-west; the routes that are operated by Dublin Bus; the routes that are operated by a company (details supplied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5350/25]

Question· writtenPQ 651asked

651. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the plans to provide solu-cortef injection medication in EpiPen form for children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia and precocious puberty in line with other European countries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4378/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 2025

651. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the plans to provide solu-cortef injection medication in EpiPen form for children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia and precocious puberty in line with other European countries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4378/25]

Question· writtenPQ 335asked

335. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the reason an application for the sports capital programme by a community centre (details supplied) in October 2024 was refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4108/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 2025

335. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the reason an application for the sports capital programme by a community centre (details supplied) in October 2024 was refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4108/25]

Question· writtenPQ 179asked

179. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport to review the Government policy of privatising public transport; to review the contract with GoAhead with a view to returning these routes back to Dublin Bus due to ongoing issues with reliability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4791/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 2025

179. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport to review the Government policy of privatising public transport; to review the contract with GoAhead with a view to returning these routes back to Dublin Bus due to ongoing issues with reliability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4791/25]

Question· writtenPQ 178asked

178. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the status of the rollout of local community safety partnerships; their status as statutory bodies; if they have referral pathways from local community safety forums and community transport safety forums as did the joint policing committees they replaced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3729/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 2025

178. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the status of the rollout of local community safety partnerships; their status as statutory bodies; if they have referral pathways from local community safety forums and community transport safety forums as did the joint policing committees they replaced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3729/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1099asked

1099. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the way the agreed savings outlined in the HSE National Service Plan 2025 will be taken from the mental health budget for 2025; if it will impact on service delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2391/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2025

1099. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the way the agreed savings outlined in the HSE National Service Plan 2025 will be taken from the mental health budget for 2025; if it will impact on service delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2391/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1098asked

1098. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the reason for the discrepancy between the mental health savings figures in the HSE National Service Plan 2025 (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2390/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2025

1098. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the reason for the discrepancy between the mental health savings figures in the HSE National Service Plan 2025 (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2390/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1097asked

1097. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if she will report on the mental health funding in the HSE National Service Plan (details supplied); to account for the savings of €19 million; the way this affects the service output for mental health services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2389/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2025

1097. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if she will report on the mental health funding in the HSE National Service Plan (details supplied); to account for the savings of €19 million; the way this affects the service output for mental health services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2389/25]

Question· writtenPQ 225asked

225. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has carried out a safe route access plan for the pupils of a school (details supplied) for their new daily commute to the new school building in Kishoge; if his Department has engaged with South Dublin County Council on this matter; when the appropriate provisions will be in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3300/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2025

225. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has carried out a safe route access plan for the pupils of a school (details supplied) for their new daily commute to the new school building in Kishoge; if his Department has engaged with South Dublin County Council on this matter; when the appropriate provisions will be in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3300/25]

Question· writtenPQ 172asked

172. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the criteria for being successful in an NTA wheelchair accessible vehicle taxi grant application; the number of applications made in 2024 and to date in 2025; the number of grants awarded in those periods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2521/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2025

172. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the criteria for being successful in an NTA wheelchair accessible vehicle taxi grant application; the number of applications made in 2024 and to date in 2025; the number of grants awarded in those periods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2521/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1742asked

1742. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on the Empowering Communities Programme; if the programme is being extended; if funding for the programme is being increased; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46379/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2025

1742. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on the Empowering Communities Programme; if the programme is being extended; if funding for the programme is being increased; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46379/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1378asked

1378. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health to confirm that the CAMHS unit in the new national children’s hospital is located in the basement of the building without any natural light; how this was decided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46577/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2025

1378. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health to confirm that the CAMHS unit in the new national children’s hospital is located in the basement of the building without any natural light; how this was decided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46577/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1377asked

1377. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the CAMHS unit in the new national children’s hospital; the size and capacity of the unit; the number and type of staff to be allocated to the unit; the location of the unit within the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46576/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2025

1377. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the CAMHS unit in the new national children’s hospital; the size and capacity of the unit; the number and type of staff to be allocated to the unit; the location of the unit within the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46576/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1376asked

1376. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the recruitment of staff for the new primary care centre in Clondalkin on the Boot Road; the levels of staff recruited, per post; the levels of staff vacancies, per post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46574/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2025

1376. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the recruitment of staff for the new primary care centre in Clondalkin on the Boot Road; the levels of staff recruited, per post; the levels of staff vacancies, per post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46574/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1346asked

1346. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the implementation of the National Traveller Mental Health Action Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46421/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2025

1346. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the implementation of the National Traveller Mental Health Action Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46421/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1317asked

1317. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health is he aware of a situation in Linn Dara, Cherry Orchard, CHO7, that has occurred so newly qualified staff nurses who received their registration pin in October, and their graduation certificates in November 2024, have not been offered contracts with the HSE; the reason for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46274/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2025

1317. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health is he aware of a situation in Linn Dara, Cherry Orchard, CHO7, that has occurred so newly qualified staff nurses who received their registration pin in October, and their graduation certificates in November 2024, have not been offered contracts with the HSE; the reason for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46274/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1316asked

1316. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if the HSE supplies free bowel cancer test kits to the public; the criteria to receive one; if there are plans to introduce them for persons in their 50s; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46273/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2025

1316. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if the HSE supplies free bowel cancer test kits to the public; the criteria to receive one; if there are plans to introduce them for persons in their 50s; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46273/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1256asked

1256. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the regulations that are in place for after school clubs for child to childcare worker ratio; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1523/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2025

1256. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the regulations that are in place for after school clubs for child to childcare worker ratio; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1523/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1229asked

1229. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the supports available to individuals in receipt of an invalidity pension who require wheelchair-modified vehicles for personal use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1289/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2025

1229. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the supports available to individuals in receipt of an invalidity pension who require wheelchair-modified vehicles for personal use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1289/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1138asked

1138. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the amount of Government funding received by an organisation (details supplied) in 2024; the remit of the organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46320/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2025

1138. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the amount of Government funding received by an organisation (details supplied) in 2024; the remit of the organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46320/24]

Question· writtenPQ 719asked

719. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if Dublin Fire Brigade teams will start carrying naloxone with them; if they will replicate the training programme for Cork City Fire Brigade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46520/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2025

719. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if Dublin Fire Brigade teams will start carrying naloxone with them; if they will replicate the training programme for Cork City Fire Brigade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46520/24]

Question· writtenPQ 523asked

523. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education the plan for the site of a school (details supplied); if this will be the new site for the proposed special school; what refurbishment works will be required; when works will take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46545/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2025

523. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education the plan for the site of a school (details supplied); if this will be the new site for the proposed special school; what refurbishment works will be required; when works will take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46545/24]

Question· writtenPQ 522asked

522. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the future of a school (details supplied); the consultation her Department carried out with the school and parents; where students will be relocated to; the capacity of the new school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46544/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2025

522. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the future of a school (details supplied); the consultation her Department carried out with the school and parents; where students will be relocated to; the capacity of the new school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46544/24]

Question· writtenPQ 521asked

521. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education the number of teachers to be hired for the new special school announced for Lucan (details supplied); when these positions will be advertised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46543/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2025

521. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education the number of teachers to be hired for the new special school announced for Lucan (details supplied); when these positions will be advertised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46543/24]

Question· writtenPQ 520asked

520. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education the number of school places in the new special school announced for Lucan (details supplied); the class years that will be available; when applications will open for students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46542/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2025

520. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education the number of school places in the new special school announced for Lucan (details supplied); the class years that will be available; when applications will open for students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46542/24]

Question· writtenPQ 519asked

519. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education to clarify details of the new special school to be located in Lucan (details supplied); the site that will be considered for this school; the expected cost of the refurbishment; when works will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46541/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2025

519. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education to clarify details of the new special school to be located in Lucan (details supplied); the site that will be considered for this school; the expected cost of the refurbishment; when works will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46541/24]

Question· writtenPQ 238asked

238. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport to outline the options available to apartment residents to obtain an electric vehicle charging point; the grants available from the SEAI to assist in this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1300/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2025

238. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport to outline the options available to apartment residents to obtain an electric vehicle charging point; the grants available from the SEAI to assist in this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1300/25]

Question· writtenPQ 237asked

237. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the options available to residents with shared parking facilities to obtain an electric vehicle charging point; the grants available from the SEAI to assist in this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1290/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2025

237. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the options available to residents with shared parking facilities to obtain an electric vehicle charging point; the grants available from the SEAI to assist in this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1290/25]

Question· writtenPQ 229asked

229. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on a case (details supplied); what recourse is open to the individual; how common NCT certification withdrawals are; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1201/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2025

229. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on a case (details supplied); what recourse is open to the individual; how common NCT certification withdrawals are; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1201/25]

Question· writtenPQ 113asked

113. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education if she will meet with the committee of a school (details supplied) who are deeply concerned about the potential sale of Department of Education land to a private developer; the plans her Department have for providing a secondary school in Newcastle; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45498/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2024

113. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education if she will meet with the committee of a school (details supplied) who are deeply concerned about the potential sale of Department of Education land to a private developer; the plans her Department have for providing a secondary school in Newcastle; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45498/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1238asked

1238. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the reason there are no standard diagnostic policies or guidelines for diagnosing or treating children with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Ireland; what steps are being taken to establish these policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45065/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2024

1238. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the reason there are no standard diagnostic policies or guidelines for diagnosing or treating children with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Ireland; what steps are being taken to establish these policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45065/24]

Question· writtenPQ 1206asked

1206. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the public health nurse staffing levels in each area of Dublin; the vacancy rates for each area; if P1, P2 or P3 services are offered in these areas, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44940/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2024

1206. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the public health nurse staffing levels in each area of Dublin; the vacancy rates for each area; if P1, P2 or P3 services are offered in these areas, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44940/24]