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Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: We now move to the Fianna Fáil speaking slot. I understand Deputies Billy Kelleher and John McGuinness are sharing time.

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: You have ten minutes, Deputy.

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: Can Members speak through the Chair, please?

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: I am not surprised.

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: Deputy, you are behaving like a corner boy. Allow the Deputy who has the floor to speak.

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: I know Deputy Fleming will be pleased to hear that money has been put into Irish Water to fix domestic leaks. Everybody will get their first leak fixed at no charge. He says that domestic meters will not find leaks and save water, but Irish Water has already discovered leaks in 22 houses of over 1 million cubic litres per day. That is enough to provide water for the entire town of Gorey,...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility (25 Nov 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: 159. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person who is 64 and has already received nine months of jobseeker's benefit having been made redundant can still claim jobseeker's benefit when they turn 65 until they turn 66 and are eligible for the State contributory pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44935/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Sanctions Application of (25 Nov 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: 277. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will respond positively to the request of those representing a person (details supplied) in Switzerland to end the long term freeze of their assets in view of the current sanctions against the Russian Government who requested that freeze; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45051/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (25 Nov 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: 325. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to bring the 65 beds in the older wards of Leopardstown Park hospital up to Health Information and Quality Authority standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44916/14]

Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: First Stage (2 Dec 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: Does Deputy McGrath want to proceed with this Bill or not? If so, the Deputy should sit down.

Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: First Stage (2 Dec 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: Deputy Mattie McGrath cannot ask anything, he can only speak through the Chair. I ask Deputy McGrath to sit down.

Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: First Stage (2 Dec 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: Deal with it outside the House.

Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: First Stage (2 Dec 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: I ask Deputy McGrath to sit down because other people must speak.

Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: First Stage (2 Dec 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: Is the Bill opposed?

Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: First Stage (2 Dec 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights and Access to Justice in Guatemala: Former Attorney General of Guatemala (3 Dec 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: I thank the witnesses for their presentation. My questions reflect the questions that have already been asked. The figures for gender-based violence are appalling. I was aware that there was a high level of violence against women in Guatemala because my daughter spent some time there and found it a beautiful country with beautiful people. I was quite happy when she left because I was...

Water Services Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: This is not the first time I have spoken on water charges but I welcome the opportunity to reiterate my support for the principle of water charges. I also welcome the fact that this Bill is receiving two full days of debate in the House because, as I admitted the last time I spoke, it was a mistake to apply the guillotine when the legislation went through last year. I do not know why this...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Organ Donation (9 Dec 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: 342. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to introduce a national organ donor registry; his plans to increase the level of organ donation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47192/14]

Homelessness: Statements (10 Dec 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Homelessness: Statements (10 Dec 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: I call Deputy McFadden, who is sharing time with Deputy Fitzpatrick.