Results 1-20 of 1,797 for speaker:Denise Mitchell

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,...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Primary Medical Certificates (18 Jun 2024)

Denise Mitchell: 115. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason registered blind persons are omitted from availing of the primary care certificate; his plans to include blind persons in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26106/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (18 Jun 2024)

Denise Mitchell: 140. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the SNA allocations for the academic year beginning September 2024 will be made known; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25917/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (11 Jun 2024)

Denise Mitchell: 429.To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection for an update on the appeal of a person (details supplied). [24603/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (11 Jun 2024)

Denise Mitchell: 430.To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the average response time to the Oireachtas representatives’ email address regarding social welfare appeals. [24604/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (29 May 2024)

Denise Mitchell: 78. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new class for a school (details supplied). [24167/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Programmes (28 May 2024)

Denise Mitchell: 281. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when funding for the caravan loan scheme for 2024 will be allocated to local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23776/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (28 May 2024)

Denise Mitchell: 376. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide an update on when Section 39 workers can expect to receive agreed pay increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23713/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (28 May 2024)

Denise Mitchell: 443. To ask the Minister for Health to provide an update on when Section 39 workers can expect to receive agreed pay increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23712/24]

Delivering Universal Healthcare: Statements (15 May 2024)

Denise Mitchell: The Government has paid lip service to Sláintecare but is miles behind on its delivery. The issue of affordability and a two-tier approach to healthcare is still live. Medical card thresholds have not been reviewed in decades, leaving thousands squeezed by the cost-of-living crisis. We have all heard stories of elderly people who would rather stay at home than attend emergency...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (14 May 2024)

Denise Mitchell: 310. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school place will be made available for a child (details supplied) for the academic year beginning September 2024. [21491/24]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Stardust Fire (8 May 2024)

Denise Mitchell: 61. To ask the Taoiseach if the Government intends to offer counselling services to the survivors of the Stardust fire. [20510/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sentencing Policy (2 May 2024)

Denise Mitchell: 215. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there are plans on the part of the Department to review minimum sentencing laws for sex crimes, especially those involving children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20058/24]

Petrol and Diesel Excise Rate Increases: Motion [Private Members] (30 Apr 2024)

Denise Mitchell: The increase to the price of petrol and diesel is penalising ordinary workers and families. The average working family continues to struggle with the cost-of-living crisis, and while inflation has eased, the cost of basic necessities still remains sky-high. Fuel prices have risen by more than 30% in recent years and if all three of the Government's price hikes go ahead, the price of petrol...