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An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Ceart chun Féinriarachta Pearsanta agus Sláine Colainne) 2014: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Personal Autonomy and Bodily Integrity) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (17 Dec 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: I am already on public record as stating I believe Article 43.3.3° should be deleted from the Constitution, despite the fact that in the past I canvassed vigorously and voted to keep it in the Constitution. Over the years, I have increasingly come to the conclusion that this issue, addressing the specific reproductive health care of women - a complex, emotive and crucial issue to women,...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Voluntary Sector (16 Dec 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: 607. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on a request to meet with the national executive group of Volunteer Ireland and the volunteer centres. [48066/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (11 Dec 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: 122. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if separate Garda National Immigration Bureau arrangements will be made for employed tax paying persons, many of whom are here as the result of Industrial Development Agency incentives and who currently are often forced to take several days off work to queue for renewal in view of limited number of renewals dispensed each day; and if she will...

Palestine: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (10 Dec 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: I am very happy to support the motion because I am fully in favour of the sentiments behind it. For many years, Ireland has supported the creation of a sovereign Palestinian state not just because this would provide freedom and security to Palestinians, but also because we believe it is the best hope of such freedom and security for Israel and the entire Middle East. It is sometimes...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Palestine and Israel: Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (10 Dec 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: Are we flogging a dead horse in constantly talking about this?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Palestine and Israel: Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (10 Dec 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: I am not suggesting that Ms Minch is suggesting that. I am just wondering if we are going in the right direction. Would it be better to use the threat of it as leverage rather than actually do it? I am not convinced. This is something that is being discussed all over the EU at the moment. It is not just in Ireland.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Palestine and Israel: Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (10 Dec 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: There is little left to ask but I do wish to take up the issue of the viability of a two-state solution. This has been a policy we have pursued, that all peace attempts have pursued and it has got nowhere. In the past six months, things have deteriorated to the point where people are saying maybe it is not viable. Mr. Costello was talking about the chain, the wall and the settlements....

Homelessness: Statements (10 Dec 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: I call Deputy McFadden, who is sharing time with Deputy Fitzpatrick.

Homelessness: Statements (10 Dec 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Organ Donation (9 Dec 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: 342. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to introduce a national organ donor registry; his plans to increase the level of organ donation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47192/14]

Water Services Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: This is not the first time I have spoken on water charges but I welcome the opportunity to reiterate my support for the principle of water charges. I also welcome the fact that this Bill is receiving two full days of debate in the House because, as I admitted the last time I spoke, it was a mistake to apply the guillotine when the legislation went through last year. I do not know why this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights and Access to Justice in Guatemala: Former Attorney General of Guatemala (3 Dec 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: I thank the witnesses for their presentation. My questions reflect the questions that have already been asked. The figures for gender-based violence are appalling. I was aware that there was a high level of violence against women in Guatemala because my daughter spent some time there and found it a beautiful country with beautiful people. I was quite happy when she left because I was...

Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: First Stage (2 Dec 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: Does Deputy McGrath want to proceed with this Bill or not? If so, the Deputy should sit down.

Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: First Stage (2 Dec 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: Deputy Mattie McGrath cannot ask anything, he can only speak through the Chair. I ask Deputy McGrath to sit down.

Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: First Stage (2 Dec 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: Deal with it outside the House.

Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: First Stage (2 Dec 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: I ask Deputy McGrath to sit down because other people must speak.

Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: First Stage (2 Dec 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: Is the Bill opposed?

Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: First Stage (2 Dec 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility (25 Nov 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: 159. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person who is 64 and has already received nine months of jobseeker's benefit having been made redundant can still claim jobseeker's benefit when they turn 65 until they turn 66 and are eligible for the State contributory pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44935/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Sanctions Application of (25 Nov 2014)

Olivia Mitchell: 277. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will respond positively to the request of those representing a person (details supplied) in Switzerland to end the long term freeze of their assets in view of the current sanctions against the Russian Government who requested that freeze; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45051/14]