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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Tackling Childhood Obesity: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2018)

Denise Mitchell: If I can come to the ASAI, Ms Twomey has talked about naming and shaming. Does she think it really is a deterrent? I do not think it is, if someone breaches something and his or her name goes up online. Surely there should be some fine or sanction. Would that not be more appropriate? It is a case of seeking forgiveness rather than permission.

Child and Family Agency (Foster Care Oversight) Bill 2018: First Stage (10 Jul 2018)

Denise Mitchell: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Child and Family Agency Act 2013 and to provide for related matters. I welcome the opportunity to introduce the Child and Family Agency (Foster Care Oversight) Bill 2018. It is a straightforward and necessary Bill which will place a statutory obligation on the Child and Family Agency, Tusla, to publish statistics...

Child and Family Agency (Foster Care Oversight) Bill 2018: First Stage (10 Jul 2018)

Denise Mitchell: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Childhood Care and Education Expenditure (10 Jul 2018)

Denise Mitchell: 837. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the estimated cost of increasing the higher and lower capitation grants under the ECCE scheme by €5, €10, €15 and €20, respectively; and the further estimated cost of extending its duration by 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 weeks, respectively in tabular form. [30696/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Procedures (5 Jul 2018)

Denise Mitchell: 34. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he is satisfied with the progress made in the implementation of the recommendations in a person's (details supplied) report on the use of section 12 of Child Care Act 1991 by An Garda Síochána; the timeframe for the implementation of outstanding recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25557/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Election Monitoring Missions (4 Jul 2018)

Denise Mitchell: 167. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to concerns about the lack of transparency in regard to the election observation roster that his Department maintains (details supplied); and the steps he is taking to address these concerns. [29545/18]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Ministerial Appointments (4 Jul 2018)

Denise Mitchell: 318. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of other roles and board memberships a person (details supplied) has; and her views on whether the person will have the ability to dedicate enough energy to ensuring the implementation of the report's recommendations in view of the person's workload. [29544/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Food Marketing Programme (28 Jun 2018)

Denise Mitchell: 83. To ask the Minister for Health if he has discussed with the Ministers for Children and Youth Affairs and Communications, Climate Action and the Environment the issue of establishing a monitoring body to monitor the voluntary codes of practice on the marketing of food and non-alcoholic beverages aimed at children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25558/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Tackling Childhood Obesity: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jun 2018)

Denise Mitchell: I thank all the witnesses for coming in today. I will start with safefood. The opening lines of the statement were strong and were true. We need strong and bold actions going forward. I will touch on a few of the key recommendations, in particular the one on the sugar tax. In a full year, revenue is expected to be in the region of €40 million. We would all agree that this would...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Tackling Childhood Obesity: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jun 2018)

Denise Mitchell: Is the schools healthy eating campaign not disjointed in terms of what children are learning in the classroom versus what is available to them in the school environment via vending machines, tuck shops and so on? Do we need a stronger health policy regarding what foods can be sold or provided to children in the school environment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Tackling Childhood Obesity: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jun 2018)

Denise Mitchell: Mr. Conlon said in his opening statement that additional funding provided to the scheme in recent years has supported the improvement of the scheme to DEIS schools and its extension to non-DEIS schools. I acknowledge Deputy Rabbitte has touched on this issue and I apologise if I am repeating questions. How many non-DEIS schools have received support under the scheme? I am sure that other...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Tackling Childhood Obesity: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jun 2018)

Denise Mitchell: By way of example, would a school in my area that applied to join last year but was refused be in the running this year?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Tackling Childhood Obesity: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jun 2018)

Denise Mitchell: At what level is the bar set in terms of disadvantage?

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.