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Question· writtenPQ 711asked

711. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on mental health staff numbers in a facility (details supplied); the reported number of staff leaving; if CAMHS beds will be closed as a result of same; if so, the length of time that they will be closed; the steps being taken to replace these staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4536/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2023

711. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on mental health staff numbers in a facility (details supplied); the reported number of staff leaving; if CAMHS beds will be closed as a result of same; if so, the length of time that they will be closed; the steps being taken to replace these staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4536/23]

Question· writtenPQ 706asked

706. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if there are plans for the provision of services (details supplied) in Waterford; if so, when these plans will be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4490/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2023

706. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if there are plans for the provision of services (details supplied) in Waterford; if so, when these plans will be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4490/23]

Question· writtenPQ 676asked

676. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the immediate steps he is taking with the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to address the UNCRC concerns in relation to children's mental health, including the need for advocacy following the examination by the UNCRC of children's mental health in Ireland on 24 and 25 January 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4227/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2023

676. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the immediate steps he is taking with the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to address the UNCRC concerns in relation to children's mental health, including the need for advocacy following the examination by the UNCRC of children's mental health in Ireland on 24 and 25 January 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4227/23]

Question· writtenPQ 675asked

675. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the status of the reinstatement of the HSE's national director of mental health as reported in the media (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4226/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2023

675. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the status of the reinstatement of the HSE's national director of mental health as reported in the media (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4226/23]

Question· writtenPQ 655asked

655. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of cases that are to be reviewed in the comprehensive lookback review into CAMHS in north Kerry; the reason for the delay in the calling of this review; if there was an overlap between the cases with risk in the Mental Health Commission’s interim report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4149/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2023

655. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of cases that are to be reviewed in the comprehensive lookback review into CAMHS in north Kerry; the reason for the delay in the calling of this review; if there was an overlap between the cases with risk in the Mental Health Commission’s interim report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4149/23]

Question· writtenPQ 654asked

654. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of CAMHS teams that are currently using Healthlink for referrals; the policy for its use by services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4148/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2023

654. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of CAMHS teams that are currently using Healthlink for referrals; the policy for its use by services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4148/23]

Question· writtenPQ 653asked

653. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of key workers within CAMHS; the percentage of CAMHS users who have a key worker assigned to them; the percentage of users who have a care plan in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4147/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2023

653. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of key workers within CAMHS; the percentage of CAMHS users who have a key worker assigned to them; the percentage of users who have a care plan in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4147/23]

Question· writtenPQ 652asked

652. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if there is a national standard for the monitoring of antipsychotic medication; if he will outline the process by which a national standard could be developed; the current standards followed; the enforcement of these standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4146/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2023

652. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if there is a national standard for the monitoring of antipsychotic medication; if he will outline the process by which a national standard could be developed; the current standards followed; the enforcement of these standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4146/23]

Question· writtenPQ 650asked

650. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health when the HSE survey of children’s health service stakeholders will take place in relation to page 18 of the Mental Health Commission interim report into CAMHS; the CHOs that are currently carrying out joint working and interagency meetings between children’s health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4144/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2023

650. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health when the HSE survey of children’s health service stakeholders will take place in relation to page 18 of the Mental Health Commission interim report into CAMHS; the CHOs that are currently carrying out joint working and interagency meetings between children’s health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4144/23]

Question· writtenPQ 649asked

649. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of CAMHS teams per CHO that offer out-of-hours mental health treatment; the reason that this has not been developed in CHOs despite the commitment to do so in the 2019 national service plan; the current progress of delivering this commitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4143/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2023

649. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of CAMHS teams per CHO that offer out-of-hours mental health treatment; the reason that this has not been developed in CHOs despite the commitment to do so in the 2019 national service plan; the current progress of delivering this commitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4143/23]

Question· writtenPQ 648asked

648. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the current number of forensic CAMHS teams in place; the target number of forensic CAMHS teams to be in place; the current and target numbers for forensic CAMHS inpatient beds and their expected opening dates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4142/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2023

648. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the current number of forensic CAMHS teams in place; the target number of forensic CAMHS teams to be in place; the current and target numbers for forensic CAMHS inpatient beds and their expected opening dates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4142/23]

Question· writtenPQ 647asked

647. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of CAMHS intellectual disability teams in place; the CHOs in which they are in place; the target number of teams; if he will provide an update on their roll-out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4141/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2023

647. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of CAMHS intellectual disability teams in place; the CHOs in which they are in place; the target number of teams; if he will provide an update on their roll-out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4141/23]

Question· writtenPQ 646asked

646. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of CAMHS per CHO that offer family-based therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and play therapy; if there are plans to provide these services where they are absent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4140/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2023

646. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of CAMHS per CHO that offer family-based therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and play therapy; if there are plans to provide these services where they are absent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4140/23]

Question· writtenPQ 645asked

645. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the budget allocated to CAMHS as a percentage of the health budget and the overall budget from 2017 to 2022, and to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4139/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2023

645. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the budget allocated to CAMHS as a percentage of the health budget and the overall budget from 2017 to 2022, and to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4139/23]

Question· writtenPQ 644asked

644. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of CAMHS consultant psychiatrists per CHO from 2017 to 2022, and to date in 2023; the number of vacant positions per CHO for the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4138/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2023

644. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of CAMHS consultant psychiatrists per CHO from 2017 to 2022, and to date in 2023; the number of vacant positions per CHO for the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4138/23]

Question· writtenPQ 643asked

643. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to reports that no risk for CAMHS was on the national risk register, following the publishing of the Maskey Report; the last time his office inspected the national risk register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4137/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2023

643. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to reports that no risk for CAMHS was on the national risk register, following the publishing of the Maskey Report; the last time his office inspected the national risk register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4137/23]

Question· writtenPQ 642asked

642. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a matter involving the Mental Health Commission interim report into CAMHS (details supplied); if similar risks have not been escalated appropriately across the health service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4136/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2023

642. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a matter involving the Mental Health Commission interim report into CAMHS (details supplied); if similar risks have not been escalated appropriately across the health service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4136/23]

Question· writtenPQ 316asked

316. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the mental health crisis de-escalation team in Limerick; the number of positions that are filled; the number of positions that are left to be filled; the expected opening of the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3886/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2023

316. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the mental health crisis de-escalation team in Limerick; the number of positions that are filled; the number of positions that are left to be filled; the expected opening of the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3886/23]

Question· writtenPQ 171asked

171. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the housing budget allocated per local authority; the housing budget not spent by local authorities in each of the years 2017 to 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3425/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2023

171. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the housing budget allocated per local authority; the housing budget not spent by local authorities in each of the years 2017 to 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3425/23]

Question· writtenPQ 131asked

131. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of people waiting on local authority housing list per local authority; the average waiting time per list; the use of choice-based letting system per local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3426/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2023

131. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of people waiting on local authority housing list per local authority; the average waiting time per list; the use of choice-based letting system per local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3426/23]

Question· writtenPQ 190asked

190. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if persons (details supplied) will receive the part needed for their wheelchair in the allotted delay period of 11 weeks indicated in a representation made on their behalf; if not, the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3634/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2023

190. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if persons (details supplied) will receive the part needed for their wheelchair in the allotted delay period of 11 weeks indicated in a representation made on their behalf; if not, the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3634/23]

Question· writtenPQ 382asked

382. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection the supports available to those workers who are currently receiving the State pension but are unable to continue working for a short period of time due to medical reasons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2700/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 January 2023

382. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection the supports available to those workers who are currently receiving the State pension but are unable to continue working for a short period of time due to medical reasons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2700/23]

Question· writtenPQ 376asked

376. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education to outline the Covid guidelines for primary schools, including if it is required to keep windows open; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3353/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 January 2023

376. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education to outline the Covid guidelines for primary schools, including if it is required to keep windows open; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3353/23]

Question· writtenPQ 389asked

389. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he plans to visit each of the fishery harbours under the remit of his Department before the end of quarter 1, 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2496/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 January 2023

389. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he plans to visit each of the fishery harbours under the remit of his Department before the end of quarter 1, 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2496/23]

Question· writtenPQ 352asked

352. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the percentage of all bed days for children admitted to hospital for mental health that were in CAMHS units up to the end of 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2621/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 January 2023

352. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the percentage of all bed days for children admitted to hospital for mental health that were in CAMHS units up to the end of 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2621/23]

Question· writtenPQ 308asked

308. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent nurses working in the National Rehabilitation Hospital as of 6 January 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2491/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 January 2023

308. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent nurses working in the National Rehabilitation Hospital as of 6 January 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2491/23]

Question· writtenPQ 280asked

280. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the current number of dieticians who are due to graduate from third level education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2495/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 January 2023

280. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the current number of dieticians who are due to graduate from third level education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2495/23]

Question· writtenPQ 174asked

174. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the budget allocated for active travel spending in 2023; the estimated number of kilometres of new cycling infrastructure this will deliver in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2493/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 January 2023

174. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the budget allocated for active travel spending in 2023; the estimated number of kilometres of new cycling infrastructure this will deliver in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2493/23]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

78. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the construction works at Kishogue train station; the reason the works were delayed; when the works are expected to be completed; when the station will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2212/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 January 2023

78. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the construction works at Kishogue train station; the reason the works were delayed; when the works are expected to be completed; when the station will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2212/23]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

76. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the roll-out of additional train carriages for the Dublin mid-west area; when these will come into operation; if this can be updated in line with population growth for the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2213/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 January 2023

76. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the roll-out of additional train carriages for the Dublin mid-west area; when these will come into operation; if this can be updated in line with population growth for the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2213/23]

Question· writtenPQ 1688asked

1688. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 602 of 13 December 2022, the cost of accommodating the telemedicine clinic in CHO 4, including the expenses for travel for quarterly appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2188/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 January 2023

1688. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 602 of 13 December 2022, the cost of accommodating the telemedicine clinic in CHO 4, including the expenses for travel for quarterly appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2188/23]

Question· writtenPQ 1681asked

1681. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for assessment of needs, psychology, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and dietetics; the average waiting time for each of these services per CHO in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2168/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 January 2023

1681. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for assessment of needs, psychology, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and dietetics; the average waiting time for each of these services per CHO in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2168/23]

Question· writtenPQ 1677asked

1677. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the efficacy of the new standard operating procedures for assessment of needs since 2020; if this has been reviewed; if new standard operating procedures are being considered; if so, if he will outline these; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2149/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 January 2023

1677. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the efficacy of the new standard operating procedures for assessment of needs since 2020; if this has been reviewed; if new standard operating procedures are being considered; if so, if he will outline these; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2149/23]

Question· writtenPQ 1673asked

1673. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the recruitment of the youth mental health lead as announced in budget 2023; when the role is expected to be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2124/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 January 2023

1673. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the recruitment of the youth mental health lead as announced in budget 2023; when the role is expected to be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2124/23]

Question· writtenPQ 1672asked

1672. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health , further to Parliamentary Question No. 300 of 14 December 2022, when both workstreams will be completed; when the report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2116/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 January 2023

1672. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health , further to Parliamentary Question No. 300 of 14 December 2022, when both workstreams will be completed; when the report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2116/23]

Question· writtenPQ 1670asked

1670. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the actions that are being taking to rectify the areas of non-compliance identified by the Mental Health Commission's report (details supplied) into the child and adolescent mental health service in Merlin Park University Hospital, Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2104/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 January 2023

1670. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the actions that are being taking to rectify the areas of non-compliance identified by the Mental Health Commission's report (details supplied) into the child and adolescent mental health service in Merlin Park University Hospital, Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2104/23]

Question· writtenPQ 1558asked

1558. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if each CHO has started conducting exit interviews for staff leaving the service; when these were started in each CHO; the early indicators of the reasons that persons are leaving the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1740/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 January 2023

1558. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if each CHO has started conducting exit interviews for staff leaving the service; when these were started in each CHO; the early indicators of the reasons that persons are leaving the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1740/23]

Question· writtenPQ 1546asked

1546. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 591 of 6 December 2022, the number of trainee peer support workers per CHO each year since 2017; the plans for trainee peer support workers for each CHO in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1694/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 January 2023

1546. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 591 of 6 December 2022, the number of trainee peer support workers per CHO each year since 2017; the plans for trainee peer support workers for each CHO in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1694/23]

Question· writtenPQ 1455asked

1455. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of adults who have presented to the HSE looking for treatment for eating disorders who received specialist inpatient treatment in a dedicated eating disorder service in each of the years 2018 to 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1315/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 January 2023

1455. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of adults who have presented to the HSE looking for treatment for eating disorders who received specialist inpatient treatment in a dedicated eating disorder service in each of the years 2018 to 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1315/23]

Question· writtenPQ 1452asked

1452. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who arrived at emergency departments with suicidal thoughts in each of the years 2017 to 2022 and to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1302/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 January 2023

1452. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who arrived at emergency departments with suicidal thoughts in each of the years 2017 to 2022 and to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1302/23]

Question· writtenPQ 1451asked

1451. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who presented to emergency departments with self-harm and-or intentional poisoning by CHO area in each of the years 2019 to 2022 and to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1300/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 January 2023

1451. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who presented to emergency departments with self-harm and-or intentional poisoning by CHO area in each of the years 2019 to 2022 and to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1300/23]

Question· writtenPQ 1450asked

1450. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the amount his Department pays to sponsor a television programme (details supplied); the length of time the contract is for; the amount paid to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1299/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 January 2023

1450. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the amount his Department pays to sponsor a television programme (details supplied); the length of time the contract is for; the amount paid to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1299/23]

Question· writtenPQ 1418asked

1418. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the status of the disposal of land by the Department of Education to his Department to provide a primary health care centre in Collinstown, Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1169/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 January 2023

1418. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the status of the disposal of land by the Department of Education to his Department to provide a primary health care centre in Collinstown, Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1169/23]