Results 121-140 of 409 for speaker:Denise Mitchell in 'Dáil debates'

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Cost of Living Issues (28 Apr 2022)

Denise Mitchell: Before we move onto the next question, I welcome the members of the Longford branch of the Irish Wheelchair Association to the Gallery.

Sick Leave Bill 2022: Second Stage (7 Apr 2022)

Denise Mitchell: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. For many years now, Sinn Féin has been a strong advocate of bringing in statutory sick leave. The Bill has generally been welcomed but it is not without flaws. It is good to see that the Government is finally moving on this issue. The pandemic of the past two years has shone a light on the need for statutory sick pay and highlighted...

Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Second Stage (5 Apr 2022)

Denise Mitchell: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. The establishment of a permanent electoral commission has been discussed in this Chamber for years. It comes up every time there is an election so I am glad we are finally getting around to putting something in place. In this Bill, a number of new powers are set out for the commission as well as better oversight of our electoral process,...

Women's Health Action Plan: Statements (31 Mar 2022)

Denise Mitchell: I broadly welcome this plan. It addresses many issues that Sinn Féin has been raising for years. Much will depend on how it is resourced. Words are all well and good, but real action is needed. I welcome the fact that €31 million has been ring-fenced for the plan. I hope that it is targeted towards service delivery so that women benefit from it. In Sinn Féin's...

Services for Children with Disabilities: Motion [Private Members] (29 Mar 2022)

Denise Mitchell: I commend my colleague, Deputy Tully, on tabling the motion and I welcome the opportunity to speak to it. Similar to all Deputies, my office has received countless contacts from parents of children with disabilities who have experienced serious issues in accessing the services they deserve. The lack of resources for services for these children amounts to neglect. The State has an...

Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Second Stage (23 Mar 2022)

Denise Mitchell: I welcome this Bill, which has been a long time coming. I commend those who have campaigned to put this issue on the table. I am sure the Bill will be welcomed by families and potential parents who have been waiting a long time for proper regulation in the area of assisted human reproduction. Many have had to travel abroad to access surrogacy having not been able to conceive themselves....

Committee Report on Key Issues Affecting the Traveller Community: Statements (3 Mar 2022)

Denise Mitchell: I welcome the report. I thank the Chairman of the committee, Senator Flynn, as well as the Vice Chairman, Deputy Ó Cuív, and the staff of the committee for the time and effort they put into it. I also wish to thank the members of the Travelling community in Dublin, Cork and Galway for welcoming us into their communities and homes and being so generous with their time. I welcome...

National Driver Licence Service: Motion [Private Members] (2 Mar 2022)

Denise Mitchell: We have spare time so, with the agreement of Deputies, I will add two minutes to the speaking time.

Health Waiting Lists: Motion [Private Members] (1 Mar 2022)

Denise Mitchell: Waiting lists are completely out of control. They have reached the point of being dangerous and people are suffering because of the Government's failure. The lack of action on this issue is failing children, the elderly, families and those who work in our hospitals. The cost of this inaction is having a real impact on waiting times and people's lives. The Minister's latest plan will not...

Carbon Tax: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (22 Feb 2022)

Denise Mitchell: The people of Dublin Bay North whom I represent are at the end of their tether. Week after week, more families are living hand to mouth. By the end of a working week, mothers and parents are struggling to put food on the table to feed their children. After they pay their bills, there is no money left. We are in a cost-of-living crisis and there are simply not enough targeted supports...

Citizens' Assemblies: Motion (22 Feb 2022)

Denise Mitchell: I welcome the Government’s announcement of a citizens’ assembly on a directly elected mayor for Dublin. It is an issue that has been discussed many times over the years and is something that I think there is support for. Sinn Féin has made the case for directly elected mayors previously and we will be following the discussion of the assembly closely. To be effective...

National Retrofitting Scheme: Statements (17 Feb 2022)

Denise Mitchell: The Government’s track record on retrofitting has left Irish homes behind when it comes to energy efficiency. Its plan repackages commitments made years ago and little progress has been made in the meantime. Retrofitting 500,000 homes by 2030 was committed to by the previous Government in 2019. Three years on, we are still looking at the same press releases with the same numbers. ...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Regional Development (17 Feb 2022)

Denise Mitchell: Is it agreed that we go back to Question No. 9 in the name of Deputy Higgins? Agreed.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (27 Jan 2022)

Denise Mitchell: Time is against us. I propose the Deputies ask one supplementary question each and the Minister wrap up.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (27 Jan 2022)

Denise Mitchell: On the next group of questions, I ask colleagues for a bit of co-operation as there are many speakers trying to come in on this and we have limited time.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (27 Jan 2022)

Denise Mitchell: We are over time and we still have speakers to come in on this.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Pension Provisions (27 Jan 2022)

Denise Mitchell: The Minister is over time.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (27 Jan 2022)

Denise Mitchell: The Minister has gone over time.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (27 Jan 2022)

Denise Mitchell: We have gone way over time.

Coercion of a Minor (Misuse of Drugs Amendment) Bill 2022: First Stage (26 Jan 2022)

Denise Mitchell: I welcome the opportunity to introduce the Bill along with my colleagues Deputies Ward and Kenny. The Bill will make it a stand-alone criminal offence for any adult to use children for the purpose of selling or distributing drugs. It is simple legislation that could have a positive impact in all of our communities. Offences under the Bill would be prosecuted in the Circuit Court regardless...