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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2017: Discussion (1 Jun 2017)

Denise Mitchell: I have a brief question about defined benefit schemes. The moves the Department are making are very positive. I have a concern about some of the defined schemes. We have seen some schemes beginning to unwind even though they have a surplus of €150 million in them and have never had a deficit. Can the witnesses confirm the legislation could override any rules within the schemes?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2017: Discussion (1 Jun 2017)

Denise Mitchell: Will this legislation override any of the rules of the schemes?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport and Recreational Development (20 Jun 2017)

Denise Mitchell: 1872. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason project FUTSAL for Ballymun and Finglas has ceased; and if he will reconsider this decision. [28077/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (27 Jun 2017)

Denise Mitchell: 292. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the Garda numbers for Coolock Garda station in each of the years 2011 to 2016 and to date in 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30022/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (27 Jun 2017)

Denise Mitchell: 293. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the Garda numbers for Raheny Garda station in each of the years 2011 to 2016 and to date in 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30023/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (27 Jun 2017)

Denise Mitchell: 294. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the Garda numbers for Clontarf Garda station in each of the years 2011 to 2016 and to date in 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30024/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (27 Jun 2017)

Denise Mitchell: 295. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the Garda numbers for Howth Garda station in each of the years 2011 to 2016 and to date in 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30025/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (27 Jun 2017)

Denise Mitchell: 296. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new Garda recruits assigned to Coolock, Raheny, Clontarf and Howth Garda stations in 2016 and to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30026/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (27 Jun 2017)

Denise Mitchell: 297. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí assigned to the drugs unit in the R district in each of the years 2011 to 2016 and to date in 2017, in tabular form. [30027/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: JobPath Implementation (27 Jun 2017)

Denise Mitchell: 575. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a mechanism can be introduced which would allow a person on a JobPath programme to transfer onto a community employment scheme if they are of the view it is more suitable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30028/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: JobPath Data (27 Jun 2017)

Denise Mitchell: 576. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the amount of job sustainment fees paid to the private companies operating the JobPath programme over the past 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30029/17]

Anti-Malarial Medication: Motion (28 Jun 2017)

Denise Mitchell: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important motion. I express my sincere thanks to the work done by members of our Defence Forces, particularly those young men and women, many from my constituency, who are serving overseas on United Nations peacekeeping operations. We all admire the fantastic work done by members of the Naval Service in the Mediterranean in helping to rescue those...

Committee on Public Petitions: Fairness of State Examinations: Discussion (28 Jun 2017)

Denise Mitchell: We acknowledge Tara O'Sullivan, congratulate her and wish her the best with her results. The fact that more than 12,000 students signed the petition shows us how worried they are about this exam. We should bear in mind that it is a difficult time for students and their families. Was there much feedback on the sample paper produced by State Examinations Commission? Was anything flagged...

Committee on Public Petitions: Fairness of State Examinations: Discussion (28 Jun 2017)

Denise Mitchell: No parent rang or contacted the State Examinations Commission?

Committee on Public Petitions: Fairness of State Examinations: Discussion (28 Jun 2017)

Denise Mitchell: I am delighted the witnesses are here. I am enjoying the answers to the questions.

Committee on Public Petitions: Fairness of State Examinations: Discussion (28 Jun 2017)

Denise Mitchell: How much does it cost to produce the State examination papers and did anyone ever look at the possibility that schools could purchase quality assured mock papers from the State Examinations Commission?

Committee on Public Petitions: Fairness of State Examinations: Discussion (28 Jun 2017)

Denise Mitchell: A total of 12,000 people signed the petition, one contacted the hotline. Were any amendments made to the 2017 junior cycle paper following this petition?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Overview of Pensions: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Jun 2017)

Denise Mitchell: I thank the three groups for their presentations. I will touch on the changes in 2012, if I can, with the Women's Council. Since I was elected, that has been one of the main things about which women of a certain age group are contacting all our offices. That many women were unaware of these changes makes it even more horrifying that they suddenly arrive at pension age and see how small the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (5 Jul 2017)

Denise Mitchell: 133. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he has given consideration to provide additional garda resources to Ballymun in view of increased anti-social activity in the area. [31620/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (5 Jul 2017)

Denise Mitchell: 134. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí assigned to the Ballymun station in 1997, 2007 and 2017, respectively, in tabular form. [31621/17]