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Ban on Rent Increases Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 Jul 2021)

Denise Mitchell: For years, we in Sinn Féin, led by Deputy Ó Broin, have called for a rent freeze to stop rents, which are already out of control, from increasing further and further hammering young people. Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and vested interests including property speculators have allowed the so-called housing market to dictate how much money can be taken from a young person's salary to...

Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence: Statements (6 Jul 2021)

Denise Mitchell: Our talking about the crisis that is domestic violence may give hope to those suffering in horrific circumstances and encourage them to reach out and seek help to end their nightmare. It saddens me to say the problem of domestic violence is getting worse. We all have to work together to address it. Covid-19 without doubt made a very horrible and dangerous situation for vulnerable people...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (6 Jul 2021)

Denise Mitchell: 478. To ask the Minister for Health when communions and confirmations will go ahead; the reason mass has been permitted but confirmations and communions have not; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29618/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to Local Property Tax: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Denise Mitchell: I thank our guests for coming before the committee. I have a few brief questions that may be better directed to representatives of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The clerk might take note of some of the questions if our guests cannot answer them. My first question relates to the councils. The councils are going to be raising their own revenue which makes it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to Local Property Tax: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Denise Mitchell: If that case were to be made, would it be considered? I know we are concentrating on properties with pyrite and mica but there are many estates with structural issues. Are we open to a case being made for those property owners?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to Local Property Tax: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Denise Mitchell: Does Ms Walshe have a local authority breakdown on the additional 100,000 properties?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (1 Jul 2021)

Denise Mitchell: 335. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she plans to amend section 30 of the Data Protection Act 2018 to prevent targeted advertising to children or to produce a similar piece of legislation with the same purpose and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28423/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee On Key Issues Affecting The Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jul 2021)

Denise Mitchell: I have a brief question. I thank the witnesses for coming in. A lot of stuff has already been covered but we have had previous witnesses before the committee who have called for the establishment of a national body to deal purely with Traveller accommodation. We have seen councils not drawing down funds and so on. Is that something the organisations would support?

Joint Oireachtas Committee On Key Issues Affecting The Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jul 2021)

Denise Mitchell: Is there any indication as to when we would see a report from the programme board set up by the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke? Do we have a date? I am aware they are looking at the 37 recommendations but do the witnesses have any indication of the timeframe on this report?

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (29 Jun 2021)

Denise Mitchell: 267. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of affordable houses completed in Dublin since January 2020 to date. [34986/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (29 Jun 2021)

Denise Mitchell: 352. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of SNAs currently employed by her Department; the number of whole-time equivalent posts available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34987/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child and Family Agency (29 Jun 2021)

Denise Mitchell: 397. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of social workers who have left Tusla since January 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34988/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of Local Government (Directly Elected Mayor with Executive Functions in Limerick City and County) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Jun 2021)

Denise Mitchell: I thank the witnesses for coming before the committee. I would appreciate their thoughts on a few issues. It is important we get this right. It is a new concept to Irish politics and is about our delivering ownership to the electorate. I think we all agree on that. I will ask a few questions about the role of the councillors in this. It is important the councillor is not seen just to be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of Local Government (Directly Elected Mayor with Executive Functions in Limerick City and County) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Jun 2021)

Denise Mitchell: That is okay. I thank the Chairman. Maybe Mr. Moran would like to come in on that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of Local Government (Directly Elected Mayor with Executive Functions in Limerick City and County) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Jun 2021)

Denise Mitchell: I have a short question because much of this has been covered. It is for Professor Ó Broin and Dr. O'Malley. They said in their opening statement that "The [directly-elected mayor] will have relatively few resources on which to depend". They talked of the staff and one being appointed. What additional resources, therefore, do Professor Ó Broin and Dr. O'Malley think the office...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of Local Government (Directly Elected Mayor with Executive Functions in Limerick City and County) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Jun 2021)

Denise Mitchell: Okay. I thank the witnesses.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (24 Jun 2021)

Denise Mitchell: 466. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting access to a speech and language therapist in CHO9 for over 3, 6, 12 and 18 months in tabular form. [26609/21]

Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Second Stage (23 Jun 2021)

Denise Mitchell: I will share my time with Deputy Conway-Walsh. I will begin by saying that those of us in Sinn Féin will support this Bill. The latest Residential Tenancies Board report has shown that 1,100 notices to quit were issued despite a ban being in place. Sinn Féin has repeatedly called on the Minister to ban evictions and to halt rent increases. Rents are crippling people and they are...

State Pension Age: Motion [Private Members] (22 Jun 2021)

Denise Mitchell: I thank Deputies O'Reilly and Kerrane for bringing this important motion to the House tonight. People should be entitled to retire at the age of 65 on a full State pension if that is their choice. It is unacceptable that they are expected to sign for jobseeker's benefit at the age of 65. The decision to get rid of the State pension transition payment was cynical and that must be reversed....