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Delivering Universal Healthcare: Statements (15 May 2024)

Denise Mitchell: ...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 departments because their previous experiences in EDs was horrific. The Government's failure to address issues in staffing is having a...

Acknowledgement and Apology to the Families and to the Victims of the Stardust Tragedy: Statements (23 Apr 2024)

Denise Mitchell: I have very vivid memories of the Stardust fire. I was living in Darndale at the time and my dad was working nights, so he would come home from work and go to bed. We as kids would get up early and watch the television so my da could have his sleep. I remember going down. I cannot remember exactly what was on the TV that day but I remember flicking through the stations and the news of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (17 Apr 2024)

Denise Mitchell: 98. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for an update on the proposed new Garda station at Northern Cross, Dublin 17; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16906/24]

National Cancer Strategy: Motion [Private Members] (16 Apr 2024)

Denise Mitchell: I am really concerned by the latest progress report that states that only one of the 23 recommendations highlighted back in 2017 has been met. When we look at how cancer treatment is rolled out in other European countries, we are ranked mid-table for cancer survival. In some areas, we are going backwards due to the struggle with training, recruitment and retention of staff. Last Wednesday,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (20 Mar 2024)

Denise Mitchell: 1343. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to have a planned cardiac procedure carried out at the Mater Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12140/24]

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)

Denise Mitchell: I apologise but I have to be quick because I have to head into the Chamber as well. I have a few questions for at Dublin City Council. I am not going to go too much into the caravan loan scheme. It was stated earlier that 18 applications were approved in 2022 and ten in 2023. How many people were not successful? Ms Doyle said there were four in 2023, but I am concerned about the number of...

Reform of the Television Licence Fee Model: Motion [Private Members] (13 Feb 2024)

Denise Mitchell: The issue of publicly funded media has been a live one for a number of years but actions have been slow in coming. The Future of Media Commission report in 2022 recommended that public service media be funded from the public purse. This motion essentially backs up that recommendation. We want to see the TV licence scrapped. Since the multiple scandals in RTÉ became public, people...

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2024)

Denise Mitchell: My first question is for the representatives from Cork. I welcome that the funding for Spring Lane is available. It is terrible that it has taken this long to get it. I was on the previous committee along with Deputy Collins. We visited Spring Lane and to say we were shocked at the conditions people were living in there is an understatement. If everything goes to plan, when will the...

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2024)

Denise Mitchell: I also asked Mr. Ó Donnabháin to give an update on the maintenance and repair work at Spring Lane.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Hospital Waiting Lists (30 Jan 2024)

Denise Mitchell: 538. To ask the Minister for Health to comment on the current delays being experienced by patients waiting for an appointment for mammograms and ultrasounds at Beaumont radiology department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3969/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (23 Jan 2024)

Denise Mitchell: 303. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the works being carried out at a school (details supplied). [2970/24]

Investment Funds Trading in the Residential Property Market: Motion [Private Members] (17 Jan 2024)

Denise Mitchell: Vulture funds have been let run riot for years at the expense of potential homeowners who scrimp and save every penny they have in the hope of one day owning their own homes. When we debated this issue in May 2021, the Government was warned that the measures it was bringing in were not close to being enough. The Government has always had an open ear for those who seek to make massive...

Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2023)

Denise Mitchell: I note this was discussed on Committee Stage, and I note there are other amendments on it. What I see being proposed is that the mayor will be consulted about the appointment of staff. In my opinion that is not good enough. Given that the mayor is supposed to have an independent role, they need to be able to select their own staff, and not have their staff imposed on them by anybody. At...

Residential Tenancies (Deferment of Termination Dates of Certain Tenancies) (No. 2) Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (12 Dec 2023)

Denise Mitchell: Here we go again. Another year, another Christmas, and another record for the Minister's Government for all the wrong reasons. There are 13,179 people in emergency accommodation and 3,991 of them are children. This is a shocking increase of 1,782 people since October 2022. The Minister tells us that the Housing For All plan is working, so how have we gotten to this point? It cannot be...

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)

Denise Mitchell: I apologise for not being in the committee room but I was listening remotely to the presentations on my way into the House. I thank the witnesses for attending and for their presentations. I can hear the desperation and I am well aware of the conditions, especially in my area. It is not only about Traveller accommodation but also about its maintenance. Do the witnesses know of any local...

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)

Denise Mitchell: I raised that because in my own constituency, that seems to be one of the main issues about which I am being contacted by the Traveller community. As the Cathaoirleach said, it is kitchens, leaks, back doors not closing and it all seems to be left on the never-never. It is something that the committee can look at with councils.

Childcare Fees: Motion [Private Members] (3 Oct 2023)

Denise Mitchell: The reality is that childcare fees are completely unaffordable for many working families. Many people feel that they have been hung out to dry, despite repeated promises that the Government will make childcare affordable. It is almost viewed as a luxury spend and is not really seen as an important issue for families, particularly women to enable them to get back to work. I have received...

Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023: Second Stage (28 Sep 2023)

Denise Mitchell: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill today. It seeks to make changes to how the State deals with DSGBV. The establishment of a stand-alone agency to deal with these issues is well overdue. I note, however, that there were concerns at pre-legislative scrutiny stage. I hope they can and will be addressed. The transfer of...

Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Second Stage (20 Sep 2023)

Denise Mitchell: I know Deputy Quinlivan, if that is any use. This Bill has been a long time in the making. I am happy to see it come to this House four years on from the people of Limerick casting their vote in favour of a directly elected mayor. It is worth noting that even though it passed a plebiscite, many people are still not in favour. They need to be convinced of the merits of the office. I am...

Investment in Football: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jul 2023)

Denise Mitchell: The recently published FAI master plan outlined the considerable investment that would be needed in grassroots football in the coming year. It identified that approximately €430 million was needed to bring grassroots football up to a decent standard. For decades, we have seen volunteers pour their hearts and souls into their local football clubs. Without them, many of our local...