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Garda Pursuits: Discussion

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 September 2026

Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

Question· writtenPQ 3701asked

3701. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if there are supports to cover the cost of medical exams and eye tests for drivers over the age of 75 in order to renew their driver licence; if these are covered on the medical card; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62354/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3701. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if there are supports to cover the cost of medical exams and eye tests for drivers over the age of 75 in order to renew their driver licence; if these are covered on the medical card; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62354/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2916asked

2916. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of childcare facilities that have left the core funding scheme in the past five years; if additional funding will be given to providers under the scheme; if the scheme will be reviewed and updated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60312/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2916. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of childcare facilities that have left the core funding scheme in the past five years; if additional funding will be given to providers under the scheme; if the scheme will be reviewed and updated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60312/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3600asked

3600. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health in relation to HSE HR Circular 003 2026 which lists ‘workshop instructor supervisor, specialist agencies (basic grade, code6425)’, the number of hours per week that equates to a full-time position. [61826/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3600. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health in relation to HSE HR Circular 003 2026 which lists ‘workshop instructor supervisor, specialist agencies (basic grade, code6425)’, the number of hours per week that equates to a full-time position. [61826/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3597asked

3597. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health her stance on section 38 bodies issuing and enforcing 39 hours-per-week contracts on health and social care professionals despite directive from the HSE that these posts are funded for 35 hours-per-week. [61829/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3597. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health her stance on section 38 bodies issuing and enforcing 39 hours-per-week contracts on health and social care professionals despite directive from the HSE that these posts are funded for 35 hours-per-week. [61829/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3003asked

3003. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the age criteria for early childhood care education programme access; the options available to parents whose children are deemed too young by a matter of days; if consideration will be given to updating the age criteria; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62355/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3003. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the age criteria for early childhood care education programme access; the options available to parents whose children are deemed too young by a matter of days; if consideration will be given to updating the age criteria; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62355/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2881asked

2881. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the engagement her Department had with union representees for workers at a facility (details supplied) to resolve industrial action and to ensure safe staffing levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61141/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2881. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the engagement her Department had with union representees for workers at a facility (details supplied) to resolve industrial action and to ensure safe staffing levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61141/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1005asked

1005. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the way in which the sale of e-scooters will be regulated; the penalties to wholesalers, retailers or other businesses for selling e-scooters that can travel above 20 km/h; the penalties for individuals who modify e-scooters to increase their speed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60296/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1005. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the way in which the sale of e-scooters will be regulated; the penalties to wholesalers, retailers or other businesses for selling e-scooters that can travel above 20 km/h; the penalties for individuals who modify e-scooters to increase their speed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60296/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3849asked

3849. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of people who have presented to Tallaght Hospital due to complications from nitrous oxide misuse; for the years 2012 to present; by year, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58024/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3849. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of people who have presented to Tallaght Hospital due to complications from nitrous oxide misuse; for the years 2012 to present; by year, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58024/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3652asked

3652. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of adults who have presented to emergency departments due to e-scooter related injuries in the years 2021 to present, by year, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57240/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3652. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of adults who have presented to emergency departments due to e-scooter related injuries in the years 2021 to present, by year, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57240/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3622asked

3622. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of young people waiting on CAMHS appointments by RHA/CHO area; the numbers waiting longer than six months and longer than 12 months, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57099/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3622. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of young people waiting on CAMHS appointments by RHA/CHO area; the numbers waiting longer than six months and longer than 12 months, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57099/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3077asked

3077. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting on occupational therapy in Dublin mid-west; the average time waiting; to provide a breakdown of numbers waiting, by month, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57097/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3077. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting on occupational therapy in Dublin mid-west; the average time waiting; to provide a breakdown of numbers waiting, by month, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57097/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3076asked

3076. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting on psychology appointments in Dublin mid-west; the average time waiting; to provide a breakdown of numbers waiting, by month, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57096/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3076. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting on psychology appointments in Dublin mid-west; the average time waiting; to provide a breakdown of numbers waiting, by month, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57096/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3075asked

3075. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting on physiotherapy in Dublin mid-west; the average time waiting; to provide a breakdown of numbers waiting, by month, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57095/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3075. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting on physiotherapy in Dublin mid-west; the average time waiting; to provide a breakdown of numbers waiting, by month, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57095/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3074asked

3074. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting on speech and language therapy in Dublin mid-west; the average time waiting; to provide a breakdown of numbers waiting, by month, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57094/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3074. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting on speech and language therapy in Dublin mid-west; the average time waiting; to provide a breakdown of numbers waiting, by month, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57094/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2903asked

2903. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for an update on the industrial action of staff at Oberstown Children Detention Campus; if this has been resolved; the safety measures put in place for staff since industrial action took place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57516/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2903. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for an update on the industrial action of staff at Oberstown Children Detention Campus; if this has been resolved; the safety measures put in place for staff since industrial action took place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57516/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2902asked

2902. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the breakdown of staffing levels in Oberstown Children Detention Campus; the levels of staff vacancy per role; the number of staff who have been hired since 2025; the number of staff who have resigned since 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57515/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2902. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the breakdown of staffing levels in Oberstown Children Detention Campus; the levels of staff vacancy per role; the number of staff who have been hired since 2025; the number of staff who have resigned since 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57515/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2901asked

2901. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the total capacity of Oberstown Children Detention Campus; if consideration is being given to increasing this capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57514/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2901. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the total capacity of Oberstown Children Detention Campus; if consideration is being given to increasing this capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57514/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2900asked

2900. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of young people who were detained in a detention centre (details supplied) in 2025 and to date in 2026 the average length of detention; the average cost of detaining a young person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57513/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2900. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of young people who were detained in a detention centre (details supplied) in 2025 and to date in 2026 the average length of detention; the average cost of detaining a young person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57513/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2872asked

2872. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the amount spent by the State defending challenges from families who have not had an assessment of needs delivered within the statutory timeframe in each of the years for 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57093/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2872. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the amount spent by the State defending challenges from families who have not had an assessment of needs delivered within the statutory timeframe in each of the years for 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57093/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2871asked

2871. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of staff available to carry out assessments of needs in Dublin Mid-West; by CDNT; the number of vacancies for same, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57092/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2871. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of staff available to carry out assessments of needs in Dublin Mid-West; by CDNT; the number of vacancies for same, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57092/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2870asked

2870. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children on waiting lists for assessment of needs in Dublin Mid-West; the average waiting times for assessments in the area; and the steps being taken to reduce waiting times. [57091/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2870. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children on waiting lists for assessment of needs in Dublin Mid-West; the average waiting times for assessments in the area; and the steps being taken to reduce waiting times. [57091/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2713asked

2713. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of young people who have been sentenced to a detention centre (details supplied) but received suspended sentences due to the campus being at capacity; to outline the outcomes in this situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57503/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2713. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of young people who have been sentenced to a detention centre (details supplied) but received suspended sentences due to the campus being at capacity; to outline the outcomes in this situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57503/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2356asked

2356. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the details of the number of reports to the Gardaí of incidences of spiking another person with a drug or substance without the persons knowledge, for each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57952/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2356. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the details of the number of reports to the Gardaí of incidences of spiking another person with a drug or substance without the persons knowledge, for each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57952/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2332asked

2332. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of offences charged under the Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 in relation to scramblers; the number of scramblers that have been seized under section 5(k) and 5(p) of the Act, by year; the number of scramblers that have been disposed of without warrant under this Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57651/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2332. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of offences charged under the Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 in relation to scramblers; the number of scramblers that have been seized under section 5(k) and 5(p) of the Act, by year; the number of scramblers that have been disposed of without warrant under this Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57651/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2311asked

2311. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the funding given to the probation service by his Department; if there will be an increase in funding in the upcoming budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57502/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2311. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the funding given to the probation service by his Department; if there will be an increase in funding in the upcoming budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57502/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2310asked

2310. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of young people who participated in restorative justice sessions in 2025 and year to date in 2026; the costs associated with these sessions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57501/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2310. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of young people who participated in restorative justice sessions in 2025 and year to date in 2026; the costs associated with these sessions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57501/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2309asked

2309. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of community service orders that were issued in 2025 and year to date in 2026; the costs associated with these; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57500/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2309. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of community service orders that were issued in 2025 and year to date in 2026; the costs associated with these; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57500/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2308asked

2308. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of restorative justice sessions that were carried out in 2025 and in 2026 year to date; the costs associated with these sessions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57499/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2308. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of restorative justice sessions that were carried out in 2025 and in 2026 year to date; the costs associated with these sessions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57499/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2307asked

2307. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027 funding that has been attributed to the strategy to date; for a comprehensive breakdown of this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57498/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2307. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027 funding that has been attributed to the strategy to date; for a comprehensive breakdown of this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57498/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2306asked

2306. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if additional youth diversion projects will be funded in the upcoming budget; where these are to be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57497/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2306. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if additional youth diversion projects will be funded in the upcoming budget; where these are to be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57497/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2305asked

2305. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the annual cost associated with running a youth diversion project; for a comprehensive breakdown of these costs, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57496/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2305. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the annual cost associated with running a youth diversion project; for a comprehensive breakdown of these costs, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57496/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2284asked

2284. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Gardaí recruited to date in 2026; the total number recruited in 2025; the total number of Gardaí in the State; the number of Gardaí at the start of 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57061/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2284. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Gardaí recruited to date in 2026; the total number recruited in 2025; the total number of Gardaí in the State; the number of Gardaí at the start of 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57061/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2283asked

2283. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to outline any changes to the Community Safety Fund for 2027; to outline any proposed changes to the application process; the funding that will be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57060/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2283. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to outline any changes to the Community Safety Fund for 2027; to outline any proposed changes to the application process; the funding that will be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57060/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2279asked

2279. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if there will be an increase in funding for the bail supervision scheme in the Budget 2027; if this service will be rolled out to additional counties; if so, the counties in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57045/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2279. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if there will be an increase in funding for the bail supervision scheme in the Budget 2027; if this service will be rolled out to additional counties; if so, the counties in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57045/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2278asked

2278. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of scramblers, e-scooters, e-bikes and quad-bikes seized by an Garda Síochána to date in 2026; the number of each that were seized in transit; the number that were returned to their owners; the number that were destroyed, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57042/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2278. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of scramblers, e-scooters, e-bikes and quad-bikes seized by an Garda Síochána to date in 2026; the number of each that were seized in transit; the number that were returned to their owners; the number that were destroyed, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57042/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2164asked

2164. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of vacant community Gardaí positions in the Garda stations in Clondalkin, Ronanstown, Lucan and Rathcoole, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55139/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2164. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of vacant community Gardaí positions in the Garda stations in Clondalkin, Ronanstown, Lucan and Rathcoole, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55139/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2163asked

2163. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of community Gardaí allocated to the Garda stations in Clondalkin, Ronanstown, Lucan and Rathcoole in each year since 2020 to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55138/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2163. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of community Gardaí allocated to the Garda stations in Clondalkin, Ronanstown, Lucan and Rathcoole in each year since 2020 to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55138/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1817asked

1817. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the introduction of a social housing passport; if the Government will bring in their own legislation on this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58383/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

1817. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the introduction of a social housing passport; if the Government will bring in their own legislation on this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58383/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1277asked

1277. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the SNA allocations for each primary level school in Dublin Mid-West for the 2025 to 2026 and 2026 to 2027 school years; in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57081/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

1277. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the SNA allocations for each primary level school in Dublin Mid-West for the 2025 to 2026 and 2026 to 2027 school years; in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57081/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1276asked

1276. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the teacher allocations for each primary level school in Dublin mid-west for the 2025 to 2026 and 2026 to 2027 school years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57080/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

1276. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the teacher allocations for each primary level school in Dublin mid-west for the 2025 to 2026 and 2026 to 2027 school years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57080/26]