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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Services Staff (24 Oct 2018)

Denise Mitchell: 165. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the decision to deny an ancillary grant to a school (details supplied); if he will engage with the school on this matter; if his attention has been drawn to the unique situation this dual campus school finds itself in relation to ancillary staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44046/18]

Road Traffic (Quads and Scramblers) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Oct 2018)

Denise Mitchell: I am very disappointed that Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil intend to oppose the Bill, the aim of which is to tackle the absolute scourge that is the misuse of scramblers and quad bikes. I am sure constituents have raised this issue on the doorstep with Deputies of all parties. It is totally unfair that residents are being kept up until all hours of the night as these vehicles tear through...

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (10 Oct 2018)

Denise Mitchell: I am taking this slot as Deputy McDonald is attending the funeral of Ms Emma Mhic Mhathúna. I extend my sympathies and those of my Sinn Féin colleagues to the family and friends of Emma at this very sad time. Too often the annual budget is reduced to a mere accounting exercise, tweaking tax rates a bit here and tweaking spending a bit there. It can, and should, be something...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commencement of Legislation (10 Oct 2018)

Denise Mitchell: 90. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to commence Part 9 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41398/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (9 Oct 2018)

Denise Mitchell: 128. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the funding that has been secured for a school (details supplied) in 2018; the way in which this funding is to be used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40978/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry Data (9 Oct 2018)

Denise Mitchell: 404. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the organisation that has statutory function regarding the regulation of greyhound exports; the regulations in place in relation to same; his plans to update these regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40979/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Expenditure (9 Oct 2018)

Denise Mitchell: 405. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the contribution made to the World Organisation for Animal Health in each of the years 2015 to 2018, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40980/18]

Civil Liability (Amendment) (Prevention of Benefits from Homicide) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (4 Oct 2018)

Denise Mitchell: I welcome the Bill that is before the House today. This is a Bill that in many ways has been a long time coming, given the high-profile case from which many of the flaws and gaps in this area of legislation arise. Sinn Féin will be supporting the Bill through the various Stages and we hope to see its swift passage through the Houses. I understand this Bill comes on the back of the...

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Second Stage (4 Oct 2018)

Denise Mitchell: I will start off. I did not initially intend to speak on this very important Bill, but as an opportunity has arisen to do so, I will take it. May was a very emotional time for the women of Ireland, for women from older generations to younger generations, as we saw a new generation of women out marching, canvassing and voting for this important Bill. I am a little emotional thinking that...

Housing: Motion [Private Members] (3 Oct 2018)

Denise Mitchell: The housing crisis in this State is nothing short of disastrous. The fact that we had thousands of people protesting outside the gates here today is proof. Today we have record numbers of children homeless in this State. We have record numbers of people in emergency accommodation. We have record numbers of people on housing waiting lists. In the past three years this Government has...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Tackling Childhood Obesity: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Sep 2018)

Denise Mitchell: I thank the officials for their submissions. On regulations to be put in place by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs which stipulate a service must ensure children attending an ECCE scheme will have a nutritious diet, what food types are provided for? The Department also states mechanisms are in place to monitor implementation of this measure. With the officials outline to us...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Tackling Childhood Obesity: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Sep 2018)

Denise Mitchell: Is that in every school?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Tackling Childhood Obesity: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Sep 2018)

Denise Mitchell: How often will it do that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Tackling Childhood Obesity: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Sep 2018)

Denise Mitchell: Would the Department of Education and Skills support a local school is making such an objection?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Tackling Childhood Obesity: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Sep 2018)

Denise Mitchell: What is the Department's view on the point I raised about the subject of home economics?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Tackling Childhood Obesity: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Sep 2018)

Denise Mitchell: Are there penalties?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (26 Sep 2018)

Denise Mitchell: 144. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when he plans to extend the Adoptive Leave Act 1995 in order to allow male same-sex couples avail of adoptive leave and benefits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38999/18]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 Sep 2018)

Denise Mitchell: The Taoiseach should stick to facts. He should stick to the families.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Homeless Persons Supports (20 Sep 2018)

Denise Mitchell: 11. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to update or extend legal safeguards and redress mechanisms available to homeless children here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37918/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Homeless Persons Supports (20 Sep 2018)

Denise Mitchell: My question is to ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she has any plans to update or extend legal safeguards and redress mechanisms available to homeless children in Ireland, and if she will make a statement on the matter.