Mark Ward T.D.
@MarkWardSF
Father, Sinn Fein TD for Dublin Mid West & spokesperson for Community Safety, Youth Justice & Dublin. Republican, Activist, Mischief Maker, Dubs Supporter
Emer Higgins @FineGael, tried to spin @sinnfeinireland policy of not selling public land to private developers. Luckily I was up next to put the record straight and how she along with NAMA & private developers have delayed housing.
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael get your hands off our GPO. Our rebel history belongs to the people . If you are angry at the GPO being turned into a shopping centre than join our protest. GPO . Saturday 12th July 1 pm #SinnFein #GPO @sinnfeinireland
National Development Plan lacks the vision and ambition to deliver for our capital city – @MarkWardSF "This plan does nothing to reassure Dubs who have been waiting decades for the delivery of affordable housing and transport infrastructure." sinnfein.ie/news/national-…
Today's speeches are very reminiscent of the below NDP Launch speech in 2021. Is it back to the future for a Government of announcements, reannouncements and failure to deliver. gov.ie/ga/an-roinn-ca…
Taoiseach asked if the additional investement is new money for new projects or to existing projects. Answers by commiting to the Metro, pretty sure that was already a commitment, and equity for Irish Water (an entity that already exists)
Waiting lists for Assessment of Needs are expected to pass 25k children With 8k children waiting over a year to even get a phone call from the HSE . This Government are deny children with disabilities every chance to reach their full potential 💔
New driving test centre for South Dublin must be progressed without delay – @MarkWardSF "Driving test wait times in Tallaght for June reached 34 weeks, more than double the national average of 16.8 weeks." sinnfein.ie/news/new-drivi…
It is incumbent on men to call out other men about incidents of domestic and gender based violence on women. The vast majority of women who experience violence experience it from a man who is known to her. #DGBV #SinnFein
Sinn Féin Leader @MaryLouMcDonald has said endometriosis is a crisis in women’s healthcare, calling government to withdraw a ‘shocking’ amendment to Sinn Féin’s Dáil motion on the issue that ‘pushes back against firsthand experiences and trauma of women’ sinnfein.ie/news/governmen…
Recorded the Newstalk Daily Podcast with Stephanie McGill Lynch and Ciara Doherty on Jake’s Amendment Jake’s Amendment gives a coroner the option of recording a verdict of iatrogenic suicide if prescribed medication impacted the deceased persons decision to take their own life

#tuambabies @AnnetteMckay15 @APSARA1956 @AlisonMaryORE @carlbuckley37 @SheronBoyle1 @ThomasGaravan @MarkWardSF cnn.com/2025/07/13/eur…
The Governments Mental Health Bill fails to regulate CAMHS. Fails to stop admitting children to adult psychiatric facilities. Fails to address Dual Diagnosis. Fianna Fáil & Fine Gael are failing your children #SinnFein #mentalhealth
Good to see Stephanie and John getting front page news in their campaign for Jake’s Amendment Yesterday this passed first stage and we are looking to progress this further Jakes Amendment will allow the coroner determine that prescribed medication had an influence in a suicide

@MarkWardSF @thejournal_ie #Dáil Reform of Inquest process to allow for a verdict of “iatrogenic suicide” This is a very important step for families who suffered the tragic loss of a loved one through suicide. Iatrogenic means caused or contributed to by “medical…
Passed ! Today Jake’s Amendment was passed at first stage. This amendment will allow the Coroner to give a verdict that reflects when prescribed medication influenced a persons suicide 💚
Bill by @MarkWardSF to introduce 'iatrogenic suicide' as verdict option for coroners reaches second stage in Dáil thejournal.ie/iatrogenic-sui…
Jake McGill Lynch died at 14 Darren Connell died at 17 Both boys took their own lives after being prescribed medication that altered their mood Today with the support of their parents , Sinn Fein introduced a Bill that will allow the coroner to accurately record their deaths.

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West, Mark Ward, introduces Jake’s Amendment today, alongside his party colleague Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD and Johnny Guirke TD. This legislation will amend the Coroners Act to introduce the term Iatrogenic Suicide, which is when a prescription drug…
Sinn Féin to introduce Jake’s Amendment – @MarkWardSF "This Bill is named after Jake McGill-Lynch, a young boy in my constituency who took his life shortly after going onto a prescription for antidepressants." sinnfein.ie/news/sinn-fein…
Minister admits failure on Garda recruitment target –@MarkWardSF "Sinn Féin has pledged to open a second Garda training college to ensure an intake capacity of 1,500 per year." sinnfein.ie/news/minister-…