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Private Rental Sector Standards: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2017)

Denise Mitchell: We can all safely say we were shocked by the RTÉ programme "Nightmare to Let", which showed how some landlords are exploiting tenants to rack up huge profits. We were shocked but I very much doubt that we were surprised because the housing crisis has been growing every year. The response of the Government has been slow and, frankly, it has been too little, too late. The undersupply of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Stardust Fire (7 Nov 2017)

Denise Mitchell: 490. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the report submitted by a person (details supplied) into evidence compiled by a committee on the Stardust tragedy of 1981 will be published. [45842/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Rape Crisis Network Funding (7 Nov 2017)

Denise Mitchell: 1097. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the funding allocated to an organisation (details supplied) in each of the years 2014 to 2017 in tabular form. [45843/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: HIQA Inspection of the Oberstown Children's Detention Campus: Discussion (8 Nov 2017)

Denise Mitchell: I thank Mr. Bergin very much for his presentation. I feel a bit shell-shocked. I find it alarming that when we talk of a child who was separated for nine days and who did not get fresh air, Mr. Bergin can say that he did not know of that case. When HIQA produced the report this should have been one of the first things addressed by the directors. People in charge should have found out the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: HIQA Inspection of the Oberstown Children's Detention Campus: Discussion (8 Nov 2017)

Denise Mitchell: Will Mr. Bergin elaborate on his policy on last resort? To his knowledge, what has been the longest period of single separation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: HIQA Inspection of the Oberstown Children's Detention Campus: Discussion (8 Nov 2017)

Denise Mitchell: The HIQA report stated that an appropriate level of staffing was in place, which is to be commended. It also stated that an additional 23 staff would be required if the campus were to operate at full capacity. Is the facility constantly recruiting staff and what type of recruitment campaigns is it running?

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Postal Voting (14 Nov 2017)

Denise Mitchell: 496. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to extend the eligibility criteria for postal voting to persons who suffer from mental illnesses or disorders, such as agoraphobia or severe social anxiety or other mental illnesses or disorders, which make attending a polling station in person difficult; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47634/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Textbooks (15 Nov 2017)

Denise Mitchell: 119. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) has yet to receive textbooks from his Department for the new politics and society course for the leaving certificate curriculum despite being previously informed that these books would be available from 1 September 2017; and when these textbooks will be provided to the school. [48346/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (15 Nov 2017)

Denise Mitchell: 120. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the permanent school building for a school (details supplied) will be completed and ready for use. [48348/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (15 Nov 2017)

Denise Mitchell: 132. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if consideration will be given to increasing Garda numbers at Coolock Garda station. [48347/17]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Communities Facilities Scheme (21 Nov 2017)

Denise Mitchell: 551. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if there is provision for the building of a new community centre in Kilbarrack in north Dublin; the sites that have been identified for the proposed new community centre; the funding that has been made available for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49031/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Nov 2017)

Denise Mitchell: It has been two and a half years since the Children and Family Relationships Act was signed into law. This historic Act truly embraced the notion that families are diverse and should be treated equally. Parts 2 and 3 of the Act provide for parentage through donor-assisted human reproduction and have yet to be commenced by the Minister. Numerous families are running into difficulty...

Committee on Public Petitions: English Junior Certificate Examination: Discussion (22 Nov 2017)

Denise Mitchell: I welcome Tara O'Sullivan, Ellen McKimm, Faye Dolan and Adrianne Ward to the committee. Their campaign struck a chord with students across the State. I have a few questions. Do the witnesses believe there is any value in continuing the mock examinations?

Committee on Public Petitions: English Junior Certificate Examination: Discussion (22 Nov 2017)

Denise Mitchell: Is there anything about the mock examinations they would like to see changed, apart from the allocation of time? Are there any other difficulties?

Committee on Public Petitions: English Junior Certificate Examination: Discussion (22 Nov 2017)

Denise Mitchell: As future young voters, do the witnesses believe that submitting this petition has given them a voice? Can they give us feedback on the petitions? Did they feel empowered by-----

Committee on Public Petitions: English Junior Certificate Examination: Discussion (22 Nov 2017)

Denise Mitchell: How did the witnesses find out about the petitions? Was it through their teachers?

Committee on Public Petitions: English Junior Certificate Examination: Discussion (22 Nov 2017)

Denise Mitchell: Obviously, we were not able to increase the time as the witnesses have stressed but I would like some feedback from them on the examination. How did it go for them?

Committee on Public Petitions: English Junior Certificate Examination: Discussion (22 Nov 2017)

Denise Mitchell: The consensus would be that more time should have been added on to the examination.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Care Orders (28 Nov 2017)

Denise Mitchell: 37. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of applications for full care orders that have been made in respect of children already on voluntary care orders in the past three years; her plans to review the maximum amount of time a child can spend on a voluntary care agreement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50309/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Care Orders (28 Nov 2017)

Denise Mitchell: How many applications for full care orders have been made in respect of children already on voluntary care orders? The reason I am asking the Minister this question is because I have concerns about children being placed on voluntary care orders for very long periods of time and the uncertainty it brings with it. I would like the Minister to answer that question.