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Health Waiting Lists: Motion [Private Members] (20 Jun 2018)

Denise Mitchell: The position on waiting lists is a scandal. In May more than 700,000 people were on waiting lists. We have the worst waiting lists in Europe. Patients have no idea where they are on waiting lists. As a result, people are left in pain and discomfort for years. To top it all off, 54,306 children are on waiting lists across the State. The Government should be ashamed of that record. ...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: HIQA Report: Engagement with Tusla (20 Jun 2018)

Denise Mitchell: I will be brief as I have to go to the Chamber. I thank the representatives for attending. We all acknowledge the steps Tusla has taken to recruit staff, but none of us here is shocked as we have been raising these questions regarding staff numbers constantly with the Minister. How big is the problem in attracting staff? How hard is it to get staff into the agency? Deputy Chambers...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: HIQA Report: Engagement with Tusla (20 Jun 2018)

Denise Mitchell: To return to social workers, we all acknowledge there is a big problem. How many high risk cases are there at present where children have not been allocated a social worker?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: HIQA Report: Engagement with Tusla (20 Jun 2018)

Denise Mitchell: How many high priority children are waiting for social workers?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: HIQA Report: Engagement with Tusla (20 Jun 2018)

Denise Mitchell: Did Mr. Gibson say it was 800?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: HIQA Report: Engagement with Tusla (20 Jun 2018)

Denise Mitchell: In February, there were 800 high-priority cases waiting. Will Tusla give us a breakdown of how long these children were waiting to be allocated social workers?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: HIQA Report: Engagement with Tusla (20 Jun 2018)

Denise Mitchell: It would be helpful if that information was sent to the committee. Why did HIQA find evidence which suggested front-line staff members did not fully understand, implemented or adhered to Tusla's standardised processes or policies? That is very damning.

Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Jun 2018)

Denise Mitchell: It is three years since the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 passed through the Oireachtas. This was truly an historic Act, ensuring the same parental rights for same-sex parents under law. The Government has yet to commence Parts 2 and 3 and section 99 of that legislation, which means that many families are facing serious difficulties. It was reported in the media last week that...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (19 Jun 2018)

Denise Mitchell: 514. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to conduct a geophysical survey at a location (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26262/18]

Cyber Security for Children and Young Adults: Motion (14 Jun 2018)

Denise Mitchell: The safety and security of young people online is one of the most pressing child protection issues we are facing at this time. I welcome this report. It presents a thorough analysis of the issues of concern to the wider public, along with 18 recommendations which we hope will address those concerns. The Internet offers huge benefits to society through the sharing of information and in...

Incorrect Birth Registrations: Statements (14 Jun 2018)

Denise Mitchell: I wish to share time with Deputies Kenny and Ó Caoláin. I thank the Minister for her statement and for all the work she has done to date on this issue. As I said during Question Time yesterday, we were not surprised by the scandal of the illegal adoptions by St. Patrick's Guild because survivors and many journalists have been telling us the stories for years. Anybody who has met...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Adoption Registration (13 Jun 2018)

Denise Mitchell: 20. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the progress made by Tusla in contacting those who are known to have been affected by an adoption scandal (details supplied); and the scope of the targeted sampling exercise announced by her. [25738/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Adoption Registration (13 Jun 2018)

Denise Mitchell: This relates to St. Patrick's Guild. Will the Minister make a statement on the matter?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Adoption Registration (13 Jun 2018)

Denise Mitchell: I thank the Minister for her response. People were not shocked by the scandal. For many years, survivors have spoken about illegal adoption practices and many journalists have exposed those practices. To have proof finally is welcome, but we have read that, in addition to the 126 affected adoptions that it has reported, Tusla has raised concerns about a further 748 cases in St. Patrick's...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Adoption Registration (13 Jun 2018)

Denise Mitchell: The Adoption Rights Alliance has stated that this is only the tip of the iceberg. How many people are affected? Are the records of other organisations or societies being investigated? Is Tusla committed to obtaining all of these records? There is great concern that these files will go missing or be destroyed. Will the Minister commit to an investigation that will cover all agencies,...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Domestic Violence Refuges Provision (13 Jun 2018)

Denise Mitchell: 37. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the funding for a refuge (details supplied) is to be increased due to the significant increase in demand for the service in view of the fact that the funding for the counselling service was cut in the past. [25556/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Obesity Strategy (12 Jun 2018)

Denise Mitchell: 797. To ask the Minister for Health when a monitoring body will be set up to monitor the voluntary codes of practice on the marketing of food and non-alcoholic beverages; the timeframe for the designation of the body; and the timeframe for the development of guidelines for implementation of the code. [25168/18]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Affordable Childcare Scheme (12 Jun 2018)

Denise Mitchell: 1136. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the estimated additional cost in 2018 of increasing the universal minimum subsidy across the affordable childcare scheme, assuming the minimum targeted subsidy is increased in tandem in 50 cent intervals up to an additional €4.50 reaching €5 per hour, assuming a start date of September; the estimated cost for a full year;...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Childhood Care and Education (12 Jun 2018)

Denise Mitchell: 1137. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to introduce a second entry point for the ECCE scheme in order to ensure that children that turn two years of age at the beginning of a year and are therefore too young for the September entry point do not have to wait until the following year to avail of the free preschool year. [24435/18]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Childhood Care and Education (12 Jun 2018)

Denise Mitchell: 1148. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the estimated cost to roll out the routine delivery of Aistear across the childminding sector including those childminders not registered with Tusla. [25166/18]