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Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Second Stage (20 Sep 2023)

Denise Mitchell: I know Deputy Quinlivan, if that is any use. This Bill has been a long time in the making. I am happy to see it come to this House four years on from the people of Limerick casting their vote in favour of a directly elected mayor. It is worth noting that even though it passed a plebiscite, many people are still not in favour. They need to be convinced of the merits of the office. I am...

Investment in Football: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jul 2023)

Denise Mitchell: The recently published FAI master plan outlined the considerable investment that would be needed in grassroots football in the coming year. It identified that approximately €430 million was needed to bring grassroots football up to a decent standard. For decades, we have seen volunteers pour their hearts and souls into their local football clubs. Without them, many of our local...

Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)

Denise Mitchell: I welcome the opportunity to speak to this Bill today. It has been a long time coming. The idea of safe access zones was first raised back in 2018 as a measure to protect women seeking access to abortion. Since then, we have seen multiple protests outside hospitals and surgeries. This legislation is very much needed to stop women being harassed when accessing these vital services. Five...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (5 Jul 2023)

Denise Mitchell: 96. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school place can be found for a child (details supplied) in the Dublin 13 area for the academic year beginning September 2023. [32962/23]

Matters Arising in RTÉ: Statements (4 Jul 2023)

Denise Mitchell: The last number of weeks have seen public trust in the national broadcaster reach an all-time low with the news of top-up payments, slush funds and junkets to football matches and rugby tournaments coming as a shock to many. Appearances before the Committee of Public Accounts and Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media fell far short of what would be expected of a public...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (4 Jul 2023)

Denise Mitchell: 309. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school place can be found for a child (details supplied) in the Dublin 13 area for the academic year beginning September 2023. [32489/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (4 Jul 2023)

Denise Mitchell: 326. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department will work with a school (details supplied), with a view to retaining and enhancing its special class beyond June 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32794/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (4 Jul 2023)

Denise Mitchell: 552. To ask the Minister for Health when the review of moneys paid to community pharmacies is due to commence; if he will engage with an organisation (details supplied) as a matter of urgency in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32025/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (27 Jun 2023)

Denise Mitchell: 166. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason someone seeking a priority appointment through the NCT cannot do so until the original test date has passed; if he intends to make any changes in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30965/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (27 Jun 2023)

Denise Mitchell: 167. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views, and the views of his Department regarding a NCT certificate which has expired, and where a new appointment has been booked, if the car is still considered to be unfit for road use during this time; if he is considering any changes to legislation that would allow NCT certificates to be considered valid after their date of...

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Election of Cathaoirleach (21 Jun 2023)

Denise Mitchell: I congratulate the Cathaoirleach again. I had the honour of being on the previous committee. It is great to see it back. I agree with the previous speakers that a great body of work was done by the previous committee. A fantastic report was produced, but, as others have said, there is no point in it lying on a shelf; we need to see its recommendations implemented. I echo what Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Civil Marriages (21 Jun 2023)

Denise Mitchell: 136. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection for an update on the case of a person (details supplied). [29949/23]

Education Costs: Motion [Private Members] (20 Jun 2023)

Denise Mitchell: Parents rightly question the notion of free education at this time of year. The Irish League of Credit Unions survey on back-to-school costs shows 66% of parents see back-to-school costs as a financial burden. Costs increase across the board year on year as schools look for higher voluntary contributions because the system is being underfunded by the Government. It is crazy to think that...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (20 Jun 2023)

Denise Mitchell: 308. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the ICT grant for primary schools has been discontinued; if so, the rationale for doing so; if so, are there any plans to have it reinstated for the academic year beginning September 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29323/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 Jun 2023)

Denise Mitchell: 403. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if he has any intention to make Covid-19 an occupational disease as has been done in other EU member states; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29612/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (20 Jun 2023)

Denise Mitchell: 538. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to address the issue of a shortage of childcare places and extensive waiting lists for same in Dublin, and the State more generally; if his Department has any intention to actively engage with providers and intervene in childcare provision where necessary to provide communities with childcare...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (20 Jun 2023)

Denise Mitchell: 704. To ask the Minister for Health if he intends to extend special leave with pay for sufferers of long-Covid beyond 30 June 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29610/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (20 Jun 2023)

Denise Mitchell: 705. To ask the Minister for Health for an update regarding talks in the WRC between the HSE and his Department on the issue of special leave with pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29611/23]

Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Jun 2023)

Denise Mitchell: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill. It is good to see the Government taking action on this issue. It will have the support of me and my party colleagues. The aggressive marketing of vaping products will finally be dealt with by the Bill. It will bring it in line with the standards that must be met by the wider tobacco industry. The fact that it has not been illegal until now...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 Jun 2023)

Denise Mitchell: We did already.