Mark Ward
Written
860. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if givinostat (details supplied) will be made available for children Duchenne muscular dystrophy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32395/25]
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Mark Ward
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635
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
86,854
words spoken in the chamber
Across 347 contributions
429
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
148
topics asked about
Across 19 departments
From the Dáil chamber only: committee meetings are not in this archive.
What they ask about
The subject headings the Oireachtas filed their questions under.
Who they ask
The departments their questions were addressed to.
Month by month
Low months are usually recesses, when the Dáil does not sit. The archive runs to 22 October 2026.
Questions asked 635 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Contributions to debates 347 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
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| Month | Questions | Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| January 2025 | 21 | 0 |
| February 2025 | 40 | 10 |
| March 2025 | 26 | 10 |
| April 2025 | 29 | 13 |
| May 2025 | 43 | 13 |
| June 2025 | 38 | 27 |
| July 2025 | 37 | 17 |
| August 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 28 | 10 |
| October 2025 | 30 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 49 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 5 | 9 |
| January 2026 | 24 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 40 | 28 |
| March 2026 | 40 | 9 |
| April 2026 | 44 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 25 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 46 | 25 |
| July 2026 | 32 | 15 |
| August 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 25 | 10 |
| October 2026 | 13 | 10 |
Debates they spoke in most
Plus 142 contributions in the regular slots, such as Leaders' Questions and Priority Questions. Speech from the chair is not counted.
Asked about similar topics
Worked out by computer from the subject headings of each TD's questions, giving more weight to headings few TDs use. It shows shared subjects, not shared views.
Party, constituency and offices
- constituency Dublin Mid-West 29 November 2024 to now
- party Sinn Féin 29 November 2024 to now
Mark Ward
Written
907. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if she will consider running a pilot orphan drug early-access programme in order that children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy can access givinostat; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32665/25]
Mark Ward
Oral
34. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his plans for recruitment of air traffic control staff at Baldonnel Aerodrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30989/25]
Mark Ward
Oral
95. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the application from a school to replace their 50-year-old prefabs (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30986/25]
Mark Ward
Written
122. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth regarding the Department's decision to not provide school transport for students of a school to their temporary location (details supplied), to outline the alternative options available to families for transport to the temporary school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30985/25]
Mark Ward
Written
494. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if HIQA has the ability to prosecute entities under its remit who act outside of regulations in a nursing home setting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31343/25]
Mark Ward
Oral
18. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Disability will next meet. [30180/25]
Mark Ward
Written
298. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the IT issue with the RSA driving test booking system that is preventing learner drivers who have had more than one provisional licence from applying from booking cancellation slots; the steps he is taking to assist the RSA to resolve this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29188/25]
Mark Ward
Written
312. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the number of drivers with provisional licenses; the number of current learner drivers who have had multiple provisional licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29442/25]
Mark Ward
Written
357. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if plans are in place to address the additional costs associated with renewing the driver’s licence for persons with a neurological condition, who must renew their driver’s licence three times within ten years, while persons without a neurological condition must only renew once; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30169/25]
Mark Ward
Written
600. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the prefabs at a school (details supplied); when they will be replaced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29871/25]
Mark Ward
Written
665. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will examine the case of a person (details supplied) who is not permitted to continue teaching in special education due to his qualifications not being recognised by the teaching council; to outline what additional course he needs to complete to be able to continue teaching; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30355/25]
Mark Ward
Written
746. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the rollout of a social housing passport that will allow persons on social housing waiting lists to change local authority without losing time on the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29049/25]
Mark Ward
Written
821. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the new towns and cities infrastructure investment fund will be established; the criteria for eligibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29777/25]
Mark Ward
Written
1151. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children waiting on occupational therapy appointments in Dublin mid-west; the average time waiting; for a breakdown of numbers waiting, by month; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29050/25]
Mark Ward
Written
1152. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children waiting on psychology appointments in Dublin mid-west; the average time waiting; for a breakdown of numbers waiting, by month; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29051/25]
Mark Ward
Written
1153. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children waiting on physiotherapy in Dublin mid-west; the average time waiting; for a breakdown of numbers waiting, by month; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29052/25]
Mark Ward
Written
1154. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children waiting on speech and language therapy in Dublin mid-west; the average time waiting; for a breakdown of numbers waiting, by month; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29053/25]
Mark Ward
Written
1155. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children waiting more than six months for an assessment of needs in Dublin mid-west; the number waiting more than 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29055/25]
Mark Ward
Written
1188. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if there are plans to increase the amount of funding an applicant can apply for under the building blocks funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29785/25]
Mark Ward
Written
1189. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the amount allocated to the building blocks funding; the amount that was drawn down; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29786/25]
Mark Ward
Written
1282. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting on dietitian appointments in Dublin mid-west; the average time waiting; for a breakdown of numbers waiting, by month; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29054/25]
Mark Ward
Written
1421. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting on psychology appointments in Dublin mid-west; the average time waiting; for a breakdown of numbers waiting, by month; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29600/25]
Mark Ward
Written
1422. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting on physiotherapy in Dublin mid-west; the average time waiting; for a breakdown of numbers waiting, by month; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29601/25]
Mark Ward
Written
1423. 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; for a breakdown of numbers waiting, by month; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29602/25]