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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
239. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for a breakdown of CAMHS-ID teams, per CHO area, in tabular form; the staffing level per team; what options are open to young people who require the services of CAMHS-ID if there are no teams in their CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50392/23]
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]
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]
139. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on primary healthcare nurse staffing levels in Rathcoole, County Dublin; how parents can access their child's three-month primary healthcare nurse check-up in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50058/23]
514. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health how much the HSE has allocated for the refurbishment of Keltoi; if it has gone to tender; when it will be reopened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49530/23]
496. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health to comment on the significant structural problems that were identified by HIQA in the Sycamore and Willow Unit within Cherry Orchard Hospital, in May 2023; to outline the extent of these structural problems and when they will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49387/23]
336. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will clarify if the funding for local community staff that is part of the community services programme, managed by Pobal, will be increased for 2024 to match the increase in the minimum wage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49125/23]