Mark Ward
Mark Ward is a Sinn Féin TD known for his advocacy on public accountability and government spending. He has been vocal about the Health Service Executive's (HSE) financial mismanagement, specifically highlighting the €4.3 million in fines incurred due to delays in paying for essential supplies, such as cleaning products and toilet rolls. His criticisms aim to shed light on the need for improved financial oversight within the public sector.
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Sinn Féin’s Dublin Mid-West TD Mark Ward urged people to refrain from sharing images and videos on social media.
Pedestrian (80s) dead and three people injured after bus crashes in Dublin city centre – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-06
Sinn Féin TD Mark Ward introduced a bill to regulate the sale of nitrous oxide in Ireland.
Nitrous oxide use has led to ‘alarming’ rise in spinal cord damage, Irish hospital finds – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-23
Mark Ward made a comment that was deemed unparliamentary by Ged Nash.
Heated row in Dáil as Sinn Féin TD calls Labour Deputy a ‘muppet’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-11
Mark Ward spoke fondly of his partner's rescue dog during the debate.
Dáil deputies make their love for dogs (and cats) known in emotional animal welfare debate – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-11
Deputy Mark Ward highlighted the violence and feuding in the Balgaddy area of Clondalkin.
Drug-driving surging due to ‘really concerning’ rates of cocaine use – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-12
Mark Ward, the other Sinn Féin TD in the constituency, said the ministers should set out action to address safety concerns.
‘Urgent’ review ordered into case of girl in State care allegedly sexually assaulted in Saggart – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-21
Sinn Féin’s Mark Ward said people singing republican songs about Irish heroes could be prosecuted under the legislation.
Minister denies Sinn Féin’s claim anti-terrorism Bill contains a ‘Kneecap’ clause – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-26
Sinn Féin Dublin Mid-West TD Mark Ward told the Dáil it was 'deeply disappointing residents and elected representatives only heard this from newspaper reports'.
State to purchase Citywest hotel for €148m and use it as asylum seeker accommodation – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-17
Mark Ward is a Sinn Féin TD criticizing the lack of accountability in government spending.
Taoiseach attends two summits as tensions over Ukraine and Gaza escalate – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-06
Sinn Féin TD Mark Ward said 'nobody is being held to account' regarding the fines the health service pays for delays in paying its invoices.
HSE fined €4.3m over failure to pay for toilet rolls and cleaning products – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-05
