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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Nov 2023)

Denise Mitchell: It has been almost a week since a horrific attack on three school children and their carer. As a mother and a proud Dubliner, the events of last week have shocked me to the core. How have things got to this point where our school children do not feel safe, nor were they safe in our capital city, when they leave school in broad daylight? I send my solidarity to the young five-year-old girl...

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Denise Mitchell: I also express solidarity with all the victims of last Thursday's horrendous attack on the children and adults of Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire on Parnell Square. Children's safest place should be in school, where they are educated, make friends and build life skills. Last Thursday's shocking criminal act destroyed this place of safety for children. The perpetrator must face the full...

Middle East and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Statements (Resumed) (18 Oct 2023)

Denise Mitchell: We all watched in horror as events unfolded in recent weeks. We have all seen the bombs rain down on the most densely populated place on earth. The bombing of Gaza has left thousands of Palestinians injured and dead, many of them women and children. Let us be clear that collective punishment, deliberately targeting civilians and deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure is a clear...

Childcare Fees: Motion [Private Members] (3 Oct 2023)

Denise Mitchell: The reality is that childcare fees are completely unaffordable for many working families. Many people feel that they have been hung out to dry, despite repeated promises that the Government will make childcare affordable. It is almost viewed as a luxury spend and is not really seen as an important issue for families, particularly women to enable them to get back to work. I have received...

Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023: Second Stage (28 Sep 2023)

Denise Mitchell: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill today. It seeks to make changes to how the State deals with DSGBV. The establishment of a stand-alone agency to deal with these issues is well overdue. I note, however, that there were concerns at pre-legislative scrutiny stage. I hope they can and will be addressed. The transfer of...

Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Second Stage (20 Sep 2023)

Denise Mitchell: No.

Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Second Stage (20 Sep 2023)

Denise Mitchell: I know Deputy Quinlivan, if that is any use. This Bill has been a long time in the making. I am happy to see it come to this House four years on from the people of Limerick casting their vote in favour of a directly elected mayor. It is worth noting that even though it passed a plebiscite, many people are still not in favour. They need to be convinced of the merits of the office. I am...

Investment in Football: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jul 2023)

Denise Mitchell: The recently published FAI master plan outlined the considerable investment that would be needed in grassroots football in the coming year. It identified that approximately €430 million was needed to bring grassroots football up to a decent standard. For decades, we have seen volunteers pour their hearts and souls into their local football clubs. Without them, many of our local...

Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)

Denise Mitchell: I welcome the opportunity to speak to this Bill today. It has been a long time coming. The idea of safe access zones was first raised back in 2018 as a measure to protect women seeking access to abortion. Since then, we have seen multiple protests outside hospitals and surgeries. This legislation is very much needed to stop women being harassed when accessing these vital services. Five...

Matters Arising in RTÉ: Statements (4 Jul 2023)

Denise Mitchell: The last number of weeks have seen public trust in the national broadcaster reach an all-time low with the news of top-up payments, slush funds and junkets to football matches and rugby tournaments coming as a shock to many. Appearances before the Committee of Public Accounts and Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media fell far short of what would be expected of a public...

Education Costs: Motion [Private Members] (20 Jun 2023)

Denise Mitchell: Parents rightly question the notion of free education at this time of year. The Irish League of Credit Unions survey on back-to-school costs shows 66% of parents see back-to-school costs as a financial burden. Costs increase across the board year on year as schools look for higher voluntary contributions because the system is being underfunded by the Government. It is crazy to think that...

Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Jun 2023)

Denise Mitchell: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill. It is good to see the Government taking action on this issue. It will have the support of me and my party colleagues. The aggressive marketing of vaping products will finally be dealt with by the Bill. It will bring it in line with the standards that must be met by the wider tobacco industry. The fact that it has not been illegal until now...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 Jun 2023)

Denise Mitchell: We did already.

Hospital Waiting Lists: Motion [Private Members] (23 May 2023)

Denise Mitchell: The health service is in crisis and action taken by this Government has not made it any better. One just has to look at hospital waiting lists, people left on trolleys, people waiting in accident and emergency, mental health services, early interventions and assessments of need of children. The list could go on. The system is beyond breaking point and no amount of tweaks and small changes...

Food Costs and High Grocery Bills: Motion [Private Members] (9 May 2023)

Denise Mitchell: Parents, families and workers are really struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. Whether it is energy bills, rent, mortgage payments, groceries, clothes - the list could go on and on - the price of everything is going up and nothing is coming down. Last week’s Kantar report and the ECB back this up. People are put to the pin of their collar. Food poverty is a very real issue....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Environmental Schemes (27 Apr 2023)

Denise Mitchell: We will move on. The next question is No. 100 in the name of Deputy Bruton.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Illegal Dumping (27 Apr 2023)

Denise Mitchell: Deputy Gould is way over time.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Illegal Dumping (27 Apr 2023)

Denise Mitchell: The Minister of State is over time.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Illegal Dumping (27 Apr 2023)

Denise Mitchell: I thank Deputy Gould.

Rent Reduction Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Apr 2023)

Denise Mitchell: I welcome the opportunity to speak to the Bill and thank People Before Profit-Solidarity for bringing it forward. Rents have shot up again in my constituency, Dublin Bay North. The latest Daft rental report shows people are being charged on average €2,200 a month in an area where rents were already crazy. That is an 11.5% increase on rents compared with the same period in the...