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Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh – Priority Questions: Domestic Violence Refuges Data (13 Dec 2018)

Denise Mitchell: 17. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of women and children in domestic violence refuges and step-down accommodation in 2018; the number of places in domestic violence refuges; if these refuges are capable of accommodating the level of need; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52297/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh – Priority Questions: Domestic Violence Refuges Data (13 Dec 2018)

Denise Mitchell: My question is to ask the Minister the number of women and children in domestic refuges and step-down accommodation this year, the number of places in such refuges, and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh – Priority Questions: Child Detention Centres (13 Dec 2018)

Denise Mitchell: This is a question to which I also want an answer. I cannot understand how withholding this report is in the best interests of the children currently in Oberstown. These children deserve to have their human rights upheld and part of that means independent, external oversight. This is another example of the closed loop that exists here, where reports are requested but go from the Government...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh – Priority Questions: Early Years Sector (13 Dec 2018)

Denise Mitchell: I thank the Minister for her response. The major thing that emerged from the Pobal report is that fees are too high and wages are too low despite the Minister's efforts. I accept that she has made some major efforts in this area. Despite that, the cost of childcare continues to rise. The average cost has increased by 2.2%. A situation seems to have arisen where subsidies chase fees,...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh – Priority Questions: Early Years Sector (13 Dec 2018)

Denise Mitchell: I know the Minister shares my concerns but I do not see any real action on this. Unfortunately, the new funding model seems to be just a sticking plaster. The Minister agrees that pay in the sector is far too low. We are losing skilled workers, the turnover is very high and we cannot continue with this. Has the Minister sat down with unions to look at pay in the sector or discuss any of...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh – Priority Questions: Early Years Sector (13 Dec 2018)

Denise Mitchell: 2. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to outline her views on the Pobal early years sector profile report; her plans to tackle high fees in the childcare sector; her further plans to address low pay in the sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52502/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh – Priority Questions: Early Years Sector (13 Dec 2018)

Denise Mitchell: What is the response of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to the Pobal early years sector profile report? What are the Minister's plans to tackle high fees in the childcare sector? What are her plans to address low pay in the sector? Will she make a statement on the matter?

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Home School Community Liaison Scheme (13 Dec 2018)

Denise Mitchell: 26. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the home school liaison programme will be expanded to non-DEIS schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52298/18]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Value for Money Reviews (13 Dec 2018)

Denise Mitchell: 33. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if a value for money review will be undertaken of the national childcare investment programme which operated from 2006 to 2010 with a particular focus on the private sector capital funding element of the programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52295/18]

Consumer Credit (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (12 Dec 2018)

Denise Mitchell: I welcome this Bill presented by Deputy Pearse Doherty. As we approach Christmas time, many families across the State are turning to these moneylending companies in order to ensure that their families, and in particular their children, have a special Christmas. This, however, is not something that is unique to the Christmas period. If the car breaks down or the washing machine needs to be...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (6 Dec 2018)

Denise Mitchell: 99. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the guidance issued to Departments regarding whether sick leave has an impact on the progression of pay increments for public sector workers; if this guidance has changed in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51314/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (5 Dec 2018)

Denise Mitchell: 214. To ask the Minister for Health the number of recommendations relating to the implementation of the national youth mental health task force report of 2017 which have been completed; the number of recommendations still outstanding; the progress made in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51060/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (5 Dec 2018)

Denise Mitchell: 215. To ask the Minister for Health the progress made in ensuring all young persons aged up to 25 years have access to an active listening service and dynamic signposting tool regarding recommendation No. 3 of the national youth mental health task force report of 2017 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51061/18]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Childcare Services Data (29 Nov 2018)

Denise Mitchell: 203. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of private sector childcare facilities that benefitted from capital grants under the National Childcare Investment Programme 2006 to 2010; the number of these childcare facilities which are still operating in 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49940/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance Issues in Scouting Ireland: Discussion (21 Nov 2018)

Denise Mitchell: I thank the Minister for coming in. I looked over her statement last night and thought it was very positive and then we were hit with a bombshell today. There is very little we can discuss about it. How soon does the Minister hope to meet the board to discuss this sad and distressing news? I was going to ask the Minister questions about it but I do not know if it is appropriate to do so...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Carer's Support Grant (20 Nov 2018)

Denise Mitchell: 441. To ask the Minister for Health the education, training, clinical and emotional support available to carers who are caring for persons with Alzheimer’s disease, particularly for carers who have been refused carer’s allowance and a medical card due to their income levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48091/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Eligibility (20 Nov 2018)

Denise Mitchell: 442. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has not been able to avail of a service due to a lack of funds; when funding will be made available to the community healthcare organisation of the HSE for this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48092/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (7 Nov 2018)

Denise Mitchell: 9. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the timeline for the beginning of excavation works at the site of the former mother and baby home at Tuam; the draft legislation required to advance this project; the offers of financial contributions that have been made by religious orders and institutions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45725/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (7 Nov 2018)

Denise Mitchell: Will the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs outline the planned timeline for the beginning of the excavation works at the site of the mother and baby home in Tuam? What is the draft legislation required in advance of the project, and were there any offers of financial contributions?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (7 Nov 2018)

Denise Mitchell: I thank the Minister for her response. I know we dealt with much of this before the recess and, again, I commend the Minister and her Department on the work done here. The decision taken is certainly the right one. The Bon Secours sisters announced that they would contribute to this important work. Have any similar contributions been offered by other religious orders in terms of other...