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

Denise Mitchell: I thank the Minister for her reply. It is a bit disappointing that she has not got any acknowledgement yet from the Vatican, and I want to put that on the record. I also note the Minister has committed to updating the House on this issue, and that is welcome. I know the commission's report is due out early next year. Will the Minister tell us if she thinks this process at Tuam is going to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Aftercare Services (7 Nov 2018)

Denise Mitchell: 2. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if additional resources are being provided to Tusla to provide aftercare supports, including housing and education supports, for young persons leaving State care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45952/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Aftercare Services (7 Nov 2018)

Denise Mitchell: Will the Minister tell me whether additional resources are being provided to Tusla to provide aftercare supports, including housing and education supports, for young persons leaving State care?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Aftercare Services (7 Nov 2018)

Denise Mitchell: I thank the Minister for her response. I recently attended the launch of the annual report of Empowering People in Care, EPIC. EPIC works with young people in the care system and those leaving care. I cannot speak highly enough of the great work it does. As the Minister is aware, young people leaving care face unique challenges in housing and education. I found it particularly worrying...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Aftercare Services (7 Nov 2018)

Denise Mitchell: I thank the Minister for that response. It is to be hoped we will see the information she has at hand. It is unfortunate that in some cases, once a child turns 18, he or she is left with very few supports. We recently saw a report in the media where a young man in Clondalkin who was just four months out from sitting his leaving certificate was told he had to source accommodation or face...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Detention Centres (7 Nov 2018)

Denise Mitchell: 30. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she is satisfied with the most recent HIQA report into Oberstown child detention campus and the progress made at the centre; her views on whether additional resources are required in order for the centre to meet HIQA compliance standards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45723/18]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Staff (7 Nov 2018)

Denise Mitchell: 35. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the progress that has been made in terms of recruitment and retention of staff at Tusla over the past year; if steps have been taken to ensure adequate resources are in place in order to provide counselling supports for victims; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45724/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Election Monitoring (6 Nov 2018)

Denise Mitchell: 153. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason Ireland has scaled back the number of observers it is sending to the 2018 elections in Georgia compared to previous elections in 2013 and 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45171/18]

Tuam Mother and Baby Home: Statements (25 Oct 2018)

Denise Mitchell: I welcome the announcement by the Minister of a forensic excavation of the burial site at the former mother and baby home in Tuam. I acknowledge the work of and offer thanks to Catherine Corless and the families and loved ones of those believed buried at the site. I thank the campaigners and activists who kept this issue at the top of the agenda. This is a very important decision....

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...