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Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (4 May 2022)

Denise Mitchell: 445. To ask the Minister for Health if occupational therapy and speech and language therapy assessments have been temporarily frozen or suspended by the HSE; if so, the reason for doing so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21808/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (4 May 2022)

Denise Mitchell: 546. To ask the Minister for Health the number of permanent psychiatrists in the Dublin north east mental health area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22307/22]

Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (28 Apr 2022)

Denise Mitchell: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. I hope it results in the proper regulation of guardian ad litemgoing forward. These reforms should be of real benefit and should bring Ireland in line with best practice. The work of the guardian ad litemis vital. They represent the voice of children in some very complex cases. The voice of children in these cases cannot be lost and it is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Funding (28 Apr 2022)

Denise Mitchell: Through the Chair.

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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (26 Apr 2022)

Denise Mitchell: 380. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans that are in place to improve cycling infrastructure in the Dublin 13 area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20145/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Defective Building Materials (26 Apr 2022)

Denise Mitchell: 630. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an update on the progress of the report of the independent Working Group on Defective Homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19737/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Refurbishment (26 Apr 2022)

Denise Mitchell: 871. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on reparatory works being carried out to prefabs in a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19912/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (26 Apr 2022)

Denise Mitchell: 1548. To ask the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent staff assigned to the CAMHS unit located at Casino Park, Malahide Road, Dublin. [20088/22]

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...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (6 Apr 2022)

Denise Mitchell: 90. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason that a new application for a passport made by a person (details supplied) on 7 December 2021 for a child is still being processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18525/22]

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,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Legislative Reviews (5 Apr 2022)

Denise Mitchell: 269. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the review of ethics legislation by his Department will be completed; if there are plans to publish the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17969/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Legislative Measures (5 Apr 2022)

Denise Mitchell: 270. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he intends to publish and enact legislation similar to the public sector standards Bill 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17970/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Legislative Measures (5 Apr 2022)

Denise Mitchell: 339. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will commence section 212 of the Local Government Act 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17971/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (5 Apr 2022)

Denise Mitchell: 340. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he intends to conduct a full audit of individual local authority finances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17972/22]

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...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Ukraine War (29 Mar 2022)

Denise Mitchell: 410. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if additional resources will be allocated to a school (details supplied) which has enrolled 30 Ukrainian children in the school in recent weeks; her views on supports for schools seeing an increase in demand for places from children fleeing conflict in Ukraine; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15985/22]