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Spending of Public Funds by the Government: Motion [Private Members] (8 Oct 2024)

Denise Mitchell: People are very angry at this Government as it continues to waste any amount of public funds. We have the most expensive bike shed in the State, the most expensive children's hospital in the world, a security hut that cost €1.4 million to deliver and modular homes that were supposed to cost €200,000 but the Government ended up paying €440,000 for them. That is all in a...

Thirty-Third Report of the Standing Committee of Selection: Motion (3 Oct 2024)

Denise Mitchell: I move: That Dáil Éireann, pursuant to Standing Order 34, and with effect from 4th October, 2024 approves the Thirty-Third Report of the Standing Committee of Selection, copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 2nd October, 2024, and discharges members from Committees and appoints members to Committees accordingly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (2 Oct 2024)

Denise Mitchell: 244. To ask the Minister for Health if the new national drugs strategy will definitively address alcohol in a comprehensive manner, or if a standalone national alcohol strategy is needed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39335/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (1 Oct 2024)

Denise Mitchell: 198. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the new building for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38757/24]

Local Authority Public Administration Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Sep 2024)

Denise Mitchell: I am sharing time with my colleague, Deputy Ó Murchú. I thank Deputy Troy for moving this Bill. We will support its progress to Committee Stage, where we can analyse it further. It takes an unfortunately necessary "big stick" approach to how politicians and the public interact with local authorities. We all know the experience of making representations for constituents and how...

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Travellers in Prison: Discussion (26 Sep 2024)

Denise Mitchell: I thank Ms O'Shea. Last but not least, I call Mr. Chris McDonagh to make his opening statement on behalf of the Traveller Mediation Service.

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Travellers in Prison: Discussion (26 Sep 2024)

Denise Mitchell: I welcome the witnesses. I have had the honour of being in the company of some mighty women in our visits to prisons. From what the witnesses said, there is one worker in Barnardos who is part-time and there is a massive service. Will the witnesses talk us through the supports available to someone in pre-sentencing who came to Barnardos? How is Barnardos managing? What are the hours for...

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Travellers in Prison: Discussion (26 Sep 2024)

Denise Mitchell: Ms Sweeney said something that struck me and I am still trying to get my head around it. It was about the one-minute call someone gets with their child. They are worried about their child; they need to reassure their child that they are okay and they need to know their child is okay. Will Ms Sweeney comment on that?

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Travellers in Prison: Discussion (26 Sep 2024)

Denise Mitchell: That is it in a nutshell.

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Travellers in Prison: Discussion (26 Sep 2024)

Denise Mitchell: Ms Brady mentioned Tusla. What response has she got? Has that advanced any further?

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Travellers in Prison: Discussion (26 Sep 2024)

Denise Mitchell: I have one final question for Ms Costello. I am interested to hear about the positive engagement she had with the Judiciary. Have there been any follow-up actions?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (26 Sep 2024)

Denise Mitchell: 117. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if any consideration is being given to changing the ten-year rule for taxi drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38270/24]

Health Information Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Sep 2024)

Denise Mitchell: As my colleagues have said, we are happy to support this Bill, which will seek to create digital health records for the first time. It would create much-needed streamlining in our health system. My only criticism is that we are only starting the process now. We have been a long time talking about the need for digital health records and I imagine there are health staff across this State...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (9 Sep 2024)

Denise Mitchell: 567.To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on a building works application submitted by a school (details supplied).[34596/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (9 Sep 2024)

Denise Mitchell: 1111.To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if her Department is considering new legislation to attempt to address the perceived spike in motorcycle thefts; and if she will make a statement on the matter.[34592/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions (9 Sep 2024)

Denise Mitchell: 2007.To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students in 2023 that were denied a place on their course of choice due to the ‘third language’ criterion enforced by universities; and if he will make a statement on the matter.[35513/24]

Tackling All Forms of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Statements (3 Jul 2024)

Denise Mitchell: When the sentencing guidelines committee was brought in under the Judicial Council Act, we were promised a fundamental reform of our approach to domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. The programme for Government committed to tackling the epidemic this country faces. However, Ireland is still an unsafe place for women. Week after week, we have seen sentences handed down for the most...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (2 Jul 2024)

Denise Mitchell: 493. To ask the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to the adding of polycystic ovary syndrome to the HSE’s PCRS in relation to a drug (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28349/24]

Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (19 Jun 2024)

Denise Mitchell: I welcome the publication of the Bill by the Minister. I hope it will finally put some shape on the consequences for providers who do not meet certain standards. It seems the Minister has found a formula that will give Tusla the powers it needs. Childcare providers, while subject to basic standards in child protection and business law, have existed in a bit of a grey space when it comes...

Carers: Motion [Private Members] (18 Jun 2024)

Denise Mitchell: Tonight, we ask the Government to listen to the voices of carers, who are stretched beyond their means and have been left to their own devices by Minister after Minister. Carers throughout this State have to fight tooth and nail for services they should be entitled to. The State takes their work for granted and that is reflected in the lack of State assistance. In its most recent report,...