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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Refurbishment (26 Apr 2022)

Denise Mitchell: 871. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on reparatory works being carried out to prefabs in a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19912/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (26 Apr 2022)

Denise Mitchell: 1548. To ask the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent staff assigned to the CAMHS unit located at Casino Park, Malahide Road, Dublin. [20088/22]

Sick Leave Bill 2022: Second Stage (7 Apr 2022)

Denise Mitchell: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. For many years now, Sinn Féin has been a strong advocate of bringing in statutory sick leave. The Bill has generally been welcomed but it is not without flaws. It is good to see that the Government is finally moving on this issue. The pandemic of the past two years has shone a light on the need for statutory sick pay and highlighted...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (6 Apr 2022)

Denise Mitchell: 90. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason that a new application for a passport made by a person (details supplied) on 7 December 2021 for a child is still being processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18525/22]

Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Second Stage (5 Apr 2022)

Denise Mitchell: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. The establishment of a permanent electoral commission has been discussed in this Chamber for years. It comes up every time there is an election so I am glad we are finally getting around to putting something in place. In this Bill, a number of new powers are set out for the commission as well as better oversight of our electoral process,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Legislative Reviews (5 Apr 2022)

Denise Mitchell: 269. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the review of ethics legislation by his Department will be completed; if there are plans to publish the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17969/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Legislative Measures (5 Apr 2022)

Denise Mitchell: 270. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he intends to publish and enact legislation similar to the public sector standards Bill 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17970/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Legislative Measures (5 Apr 2022)

Denise Mitchell: 339. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will commence section 212 of the Local Government Act 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17971/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (5 Apr 2022)

Denise Mitchell: 340. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he intends to conduct a full audit of individual local authority finances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17972/22]

Women's Health Action Plan: Statements (31 Mar 2022)

Denise Mitchell: I broadly welcome this plan. It addresses many issues that Sinn Féin has been raising for years. Much will depend on how it is resourced. Words are all well and good, but real action is needed. I welcome the fact that €31 million has been ring-fenced for the plan. I hope that it is targeted towards service delivery so that women benefit from it. In Sinn Féin's...

Services for Children with Disabilities: Motion [Private Members] (29 Mar 2022)

Denise Mitchell: I commend my colleague, Deputy Tully, on tabling the motion and I welcome the opportunity to speak to it. Similar to all Deputies, my office has received countless contacts from parents of children with disabilities who have experienced serious issues in accessing the services they deserve. The lack of resources for services for these children amounts to neglect. The State has an...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Ukraine War (29 Mar 2022)

Denise Mitchell: 410. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if additional resources will be allocated to a school (details supplied) which has enrolled 30 Ukrainian children in the school in recent weeks; her views on supports for schools seeing an increase in demand for places from children fleeing conflict in Ukraine; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15985/22]

Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Second Stage (23 Mar 2022)

Denise Mitchell: I welcome this Bill, which has been a long time coming. I commend those who have campaigned to put this issue on the table. I am sure the Bill will be welcomed by families and potential parents who have been waiting a long time for proper regulation in the area of assisted human reproduction. Many have had to travel abroad to access surrogacy having not been able to conceive themselves....

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Energy Prices (22 Mar 2022)

Denise Mitchell: 356. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the issue of tenants in apartment complexes being charged commercial rates for energy usage; if this is permitted by his Department; if there are plans to ban this practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14970/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (22 Mar 2022)

Denise Mitchell: 571. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the claim for partial capacity benefit by a person (details supplied) will be reconsidered. [13862/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (22 Mar 2022)

Denise Mitchell: 596. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of applications for maternity benefit in 2017, 2018 and 2019 broken down by county; and the overall cost per year broken down per county in tabular form. [14150/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Stardust Fire (22 Mar 2022)

Denise Mitchell: 738. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update regarding a legislative proposal to address concerns in relation to jury selection and income protection with regard to the upcoming Stardust inquest; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14016/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (8 Mar 2022)

Denise Mitchell: 643. To ask the Minister for Health if surgery is available through the HSE to treat adhesive capsulitis in the case of a person (details supplied); and if so, the average wait time for receiving such a procedure. [12854/22]

Committee Report on Key Issues Affecting the Traveller Community: Statements (3 Mar 2022)

Denise Mitchell: I welcome the report. I thank the Chairman of the committee, Senator Flynn, as well as the Vice Chairman, Deputy Ó Cuív, and the staff of the committee for the time and effort they put into it. I also wish to thank the members of the Travelling community in Dublin, Cork and Galway for welcoming us into their communities and homes and being so generous with their time. I welcome...

National Driver Licence Service: Motion [Private Members] (2 Mar 2022)

Denise Mitchell: We have spare time so, with the agreement of Deputies, I will add two minutes to the speaking time.