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Questions and answers for all sittings
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Wed, 29 May 2024
written
School Enrolments
Denise Mitchell
78. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education the status of the provision of a new class for a school (details supplied). [24167/24]
Tue, 28 May 2024
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Departmental Programmes
Denise Mitchell
281. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage 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]
Tue, 28 May 2024
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Disability Services
Denise Mitchell
376. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked 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]
Tue, 28 May 2024
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Health Services Staff
Denise Mitchell
443. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked 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]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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School Admissions
Denise Mitchell
310. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education if a school place will be made available for a child (details supplied) for the academic year beginning September 2024. [21491/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Stardust Fire
Denise Mitchell
61. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Taoiseach if the Government intends to offer counselling services to the survivors of the Stardust fire. [20510/24]
Thu, 2 May 2024
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Sentencing Policy
Denise Mitchell
215. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice 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]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Postal Voting
Denise Mitchell
385. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if those seeking to avail of a postal vote due to illness must pay for a certificate stating they are not fit to vote in person from a general practitioner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18734/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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After-School Support Services
Denise Mitchell
289. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education if an alternative venue can be sourced to facilitate a club (details supplied) which is due to close in June 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17533/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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After-School Support Services
Denise Mitchell
534. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if an alternative venue can be sourced to facilitate a club (details supplied) which is due to close in June 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17534/24]
Wed, 17 Apr 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Denise Mitchell
98. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice 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]
Wed, 17 Apr 2024
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Medical Aids and Appliances
Denise Mitchell
151. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health if a response will issue in relation to the case of a person (details supplied). [16907/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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School Funding
Denise Mitchell
304. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education if she will meet with a group (details supplied) to discuss decreases in funding and increasing running costs being experienced that are not covered by the annual capitation grant. [16296/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Denise Mitchell
305. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education to meet with a group (details supplied) to discuss the long-promised redevelopment of a school in order to meet current demand. [16297/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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Animal Welfare
Denise Mitchell
551. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if any discussions have been had regarding the establishment of an animal welfare unit within An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16309/24]
Thu, 11 Apr 2024
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Departmental Schemes
Denise Mitchell
260. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to allowing amputees without a medical card apply for the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15940/24]
Wed, 10 Apr 2024
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Tax Code
Denise Mitchell
30. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance if he or his Department are considering increasing the rate of and threshold for the 10% stamp duty with respect to the bulk purchase of residential property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15242/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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School Admissions
Denise Mitchell
555. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education if a school place will be available in Dublin 13 for a child (details supplied) for the academic year beginning September 2024. [15477/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Development Contributions
Denise Mitchell
711. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there is any intention to extend the temporary development contribution waiver scheme beyond the end of April 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15343/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Social Welfare Schemes
Denise Mitchell
1361. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health if he plans to amend section 59(3) of the Health Act 1970, to extend the long-term illness scheme to encompass sufferers of mitochondria disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14308/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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School Admissions
Denise Mitchell
445. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education if she will ensure that a student (details supplied) will have a school place for the academic year beginning September 2024. [12226/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Denise Mitchell
534. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education for an update on the new building for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13005/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Disability Services
Denise Mitchell
1126. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will consider changing the criteria in order to successfully apply for the motorised transport grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11920/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Hospital Appointments Status
Denise Mitchell
1343. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked 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]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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Rail Network
Denise Mitchell
158. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport his views on the possible extension of the MetroLink in order to integrate it into the Dublin/Belfast rail line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10128/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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Disability Services
Denise Mitchell
556. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when a person (details supplied) can expect to be placed in full-time residential care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10188/24]
Thu, 29 Feb 2024
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Civil Registration Service
Denise Mitchell
150. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs for an update on the application for a certificate of freedom to marry for a person (details supplied). [9758/24]
Wed, 28 Feb 2024
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Home Help Service
Denise Mitchell
156. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health if he has given any consideration to bringing the homecare sector under the remit of HIQA, or a similar regulatory body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9564/24]
Wed, 28 Feb 2024
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Medical Qualifications
Denise Mitchell
157. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health if his Department has considered reviewing the criteria for registered nurses who have qualified abroad to become approved for work by the Nursing and Midwifery Board Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9565/24]
Wed, 28 Feb 2024
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Medical Qualifications
Denise Mitchell
158. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health what a person (details supplied) must do to satisfy work permit criteria in order to work as a healthcare assistant. [9566/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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National Broadband Plan
Denise Mitchell
78. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when a location (details supplied) will have access to multiple broadband suppliers. [8751/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Qualifications Recognition
Denise Mitchell
634. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the status of professional added years for a person (details supplied). [8678/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Denise Mitchell
318. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education to outline the provisions in place regarding a child (details supplied). [8084/24]
Wed, 14 Feb 2024
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Disability Services
Denise Mitchell
284. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will review a case (details supplied). [6691/24]
Tue, 13 Feb 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
Denise Mitchell
457. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person applying for disability allowance on the basis of a recently diagnosed medical condition would have to quit their current employment in order to be eligible before seeking reemployment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6648/24]
Wed, 7 Feb 2024
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Early Childhood Care and Education
Denise Mitchell
443. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when information and guidance for programme income to be included in the context of reporting for core funding finance requirements for preschools will be issued to providers; how and where these reports should be filed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5273/24]
Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Denise Mitchell
538. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked 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]
Thu, 25 Jan 2024
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Social Welfare Eligibility
Denise Mitchell
272. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Social Protection if any consideration has been given to increasing the income threshold for means testing qualified adult payment applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3429/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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Birth Certificates
Denise Mitchell
110. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs for further information regarding the case of a person (details supplied). [2721/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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Energy Conservation
Denise Mitchell
145. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of households in Dublin approved for SEAI deep retrofit in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2968/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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Rail Network
Denise Mitchell
191. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport for an update on talks with Irish Rail regarding a matter (details supplied). [2969/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Denise Mitchell
303. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education the status of the works being carried out at a school (details supplied). [2970/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Denise Mitchell
304. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education if there are plans to increase the number of ASD units in Dublin 5, 13 and 17, respectively for the academic year beginning September 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2971/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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Departmental Data
Denise Mitchell
400. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Social Protection for further information regarding the case of a person (details supplied [2720/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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School Transport
Denise Mitchell
574. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education for an update on the case of a child (details supplied) who was approved for school transport in July 2023. [57323/23]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Departmental Data
Denise Mitchell
780. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated full-year cost of increasing the local government fund by 10%, 15% and 20%, respectively. [57324/23]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Citizenship Applications
Denise Mitchell
1075. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice for an update on the citizenship application by a person (details supplied). [1112/24]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Pension Provisions
Denise Mitchell
208. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport what work is being done within his Department to resolve the issue of people in receipt of a CIÉ pension who have not received an increase to their pension since 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54719/23]
Wed, 29 Nov 2023
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Family Reunification
Denise Mitchell
107. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice for an update on the family reunification application of a person (details supplied). [52819/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Hospital Appointments Status
Denise Mitchell
316. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health for an update on the case of a child (details supplied) regarding essential hip surgery for dysplasia. [51649/23]
Wed, 22 Nov 2023
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Hospital Staff
Denise Mitchell
178. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health the number of posts removed from profile as a result of memorandums (details supplied), by grade, for Beaumont Hospital, in tabular form; the number of headcount posts and the WTE to which these relate; the number which were new posts; the number which were replacement posts or vacant posts; and the number which were related to absence/leave cover. [51289/23]
Wed, 22 Nov 2023
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Health Services Staff
Denise Mitchell
179. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health the number of posts removed from profile as a result of memorandums (details supplied), by grade, for CHO9, in tabular form; the number of headcount posts and the WTE to which these relate; the number which were new posts; the number which were replacement posts or vacant posts; and the number which were related to absence/leave cover. [51290/23]
Wed, 22 Nov 2023
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Hospital Staff
Denise Mitchell
180. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health the number of job offers which have been withdrawn as a result of memorandums (details supplied), by grade, for Beaumont Hospital, in tabular form; the number of headcount posts; and the WTE to which these relate. [51291/23]
Wed, 22 Nov 2023
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Health Services Staff
Denise Mitchell
181. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health the number of job offers which have been withdrawn as a result of memorandums (details supplied), by grade, for CHO9, in tabular form; the number of headcount posts; and the WTE to which these relate. [51292/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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School Admissions
Denise Mitchell
471. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education if she will guarantee a place for a child (details supplied) for the academic year beginning September 2025. [47610/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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Social Welfare Appeals
Denise Mitchell
764. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Social Protection when an appeal decision for a person (details supplied) will issue. [48378/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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Early Childhood Care and Education
Denise Mitchell
970. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his Department intends to increase the early years providers funding or capitation grant, with a view to increasing capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47201/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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Early Childhood Care and Education
Denise Mitchell
986. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if an exemption can be considered for a child (details supplied) in order for them to access the ECCE scheme. [47489/23]
Wed, 25 Oct 2023
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School Transport
Denise Mitchell
93. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education if transport will be made available for a person (details supplied). [46839/23]
Wed, 25 Oct 2023
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School Transport
Denise Mitchell
94. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education if transport will be made available for a person (details supplied). [46840/23]
Tue, 24 Oct 2023
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Business Regulation
Denise Mitchell
225. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the case of a company (details supplied) will be examined to ensure the correct course of action is being followed in this regard. [46250/23]
Tue, 24 Oct 2023
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Departmental Schemes
Denise Mitchell
473. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if Pillar 1 of the building blocks grant scheme, namely improvement grants, will open for submissions in 2024; and if so, when it is expected that the acceptance of applications in this regard will commence. [46249/23]
Tue, 24 Oct 2023
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Third Level Education
Denise Mitchell
627. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason the increase of €4,000 in the PhD stipend is only available to SFI and IRC candidates; if there is any intention to extend this to all PhD candidates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46070/23]
Wed, 18 Oct 2023
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Disability Services
Denise Mitchell
224. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if transport will be granted to a person (details supplied). [45372/23]
Tue, 17 Oct 2023
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Public Transport
Denise Mitchell
144. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if transport will be granted to a person (details supplied). [45172/23]
Tue, 17 Oct 2023
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Departmental Schemes
Denise Mitchell
473. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the building blocks grant scheme will open for submissions for 2023 and 2024 respectively. [45170/23]
Wed, 11 Oct 2023
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School Transport
Denise Mitchell
92. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education if a personal assistant will be made available to a person (details supplied) to support them in travelling to and from school. [44244/23]
Wed, 4 Oct 2023
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School Admissions
Denise Mitchell
117. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education if an ASD place will be provided for a child (details supplied) for the academic year beginning September 2024. [42984/23]
Tue, 3 Oct 2023
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Departmental Funding
Denise Mitchell
732. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development what capital funding streams are open to community groups, such as men's sheds, that are seeking to either build or acquire a permanent facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42669/23]
Wed, 27 Sep 2023
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Raidió Teilifís Éireann
Denise Mitchell
84. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when former RTÉ staff members, who now receive the RTÉ pension, will be given an increase in their pension payments; what the increase will be; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41668/23]
Tue, 26 Sep 2023
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Childcare Services
Denise Mitchell
490. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth what funding is available for an organisation (details supplied) through his Department or the organisation's respective local authority. [41356/23]
Thu, 6 Jul 2023
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Electoral Process
Denise Mitchell
236. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he intends to facilitate voting for Irish citizens living abroad for the next local, European and general elections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33221/23]
Wed, 5 Jul 2023
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School Admissions
Denise Mitchell
96. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education if a school place can be found for a child (details supplied) in the Dublin 13 area for the academic year beginning September 2023. [32962/23]
Tue, 4 Jul 2023
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School Admissions
Denise Mitchell
309. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education if a school place can be found for a child (details supplied) in the Dublin 13 area for the academic year beginning September 2023. [32489/23]
Tue, 4 Jul 2023
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Special Educational Needs
Denise Mitchell
326. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education if her Department will work with a school (details supplied), with a view to retaining and enhancing its special class beyond June 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32794/23]
Tue, 4 Jul 2023
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Pharmacy Services
Denise Mitchell
552. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health when the review of moneys paid to community pharmacies is due to commence; if he will engage with an organisation (details supplied) as a matter of urgency in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32025/23]
Tue, 27 Jun 2023
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National Car Test
Denise Mitchell
166. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the reason someone seeking a priority appointment through the NCT cannot do so until the original test date has passed; if he intends to make any changes in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30965/23]
Tue, 27 Jun 2023
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National Car Test
Denise Mitchell
167. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport his views, and the views of his Department regarding a NCT certificate which has expired, and where a new appointment has been booked, if the car is still considered to be unfit for road use during this time; if he is considering any changes to legislation that would allow NCT certificates to be considered valid after their date of expiry, given the lack of capacity within the testing service at present, causing road users to have to wait six months for an appointment in some centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30966/23]
Wed, 21 Jun 2023
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Civil Marriages
Denise Mitchell
136. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on the case of a person (details supplied). [29949/23]
Tue, 20 Jun 2023
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School Funding
Denise Mitchell
308. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education if the ICT grant for primary schools has been discontinued; if so, the rationale for doing so; if so, are there any plans to have it reinstated for the academic year beginning September 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29323/23]
Tue, 20 Jun 2023
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Denise Mitchell
403. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Social Protection if he has any intention to make Covid-19 an occupational disease as has been done in other EU member states; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29612/23]
Tue, 20 Jun 2023
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Childcare Services
Denise Mitchell
538. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to address the issue of a shortage of childcare places and extensive waiting lists for same in Dublin, and the State more generally; if his Department has any intention to actively engage with providers and intervene in childcare provision where necessary to provide communities with childcare facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29639/23]
Tue, 20 Jun 2023
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Denise Mitchell
704. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health if he intends to extend special leave with pay for sufferers of long-Covid beyond 30 June 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29610/23]
Tue, 20 Jun 2023
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Denise Mitchell
705. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health for an update regarding talks in the WRC between the HSE and his Department on the issue of special leave with pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29611/23]
Wed, 31 May 2023
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Mayoral Election
Denise Mitchell
86. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the legislation for a directly-elected mayor for Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26564/23]
Wed, 31 May 2023
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Medical Aids and Appliances
Denise Mitchell
188. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health his plans to include the i-port advance injection device on the long-term illness scheme for the treatment of persons with type 1 diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26563/23]
Tue, 30 May 2023
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Local Authorities
Denise Mitchell
368. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount of money, both allocated and spent, on housing maintenance by each respective local authority for the years 2020, 2021 and 2022, in tabular form. [25692/23]
Tue, 30 May 2023
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Local Authorities
Denise Mitchell
369. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he intends to increase the overall housing maintenance package allocated to local authorities in Budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25693/23]
Tue, 30 May 2023
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Local Authorities
Denise Mitchell
370. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of staff, both directly employed and contracted, to carry out repair work, categorised as housing maintenance, within each respective local authority, for the year 2022, in tabular form. [25694/23]
Tue, 30 May 2023
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Medical Cards
Denise Mitchell
714. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health if the GP visit card income threshold increase that was due to be introduced on 1 April after being committed to in budget 2023 has been communicated to the HSE and commenced since that date; if not, the reason for the delay; when it is expected to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25997/23]
Tue, 23 May 2023
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Educational Disadvantage
Denise Mitchell
272. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education if she will consider the DEIS+ Cluster proposals that have been put forward by a group of principals in schools across Dublin, with a view to expanding the DEIS scheme further; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24147/23]
Tue, 16 May 2023
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Home Care Packages
Denise Mitchell
682. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health if the new tender process for the home care sector will be completed by the HSE in time for when the current arrangement expires on the newly revised date of 30 June; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22906/23]
Tue, 9 May 2023
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Early Childhood Care and Education
Denise Mitchell
552. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his Department plans to increase both the universal and means-tested subsidises available under the national childcare scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21691/23]
Tue, 25 Apr 2023
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Housing Provision
Denise Mitchell
325. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of affordable housing units delivered via the cost rental equity loan, the affordable housing fund and project Tosaigh in Dublin Bay north for each of the years 2016 to 2022; and the number planned to be delivered in 2023, with a breakdown of units per scheme and average price of units by unit size, in tabular form. [19209/23]
Tue, 25 Apr 2023
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An Garda Síochána
Denise Mitchell
398. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice if there is an active animal welfare unit within An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19066/23]
Tue, 25 Apr 2023
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Third Level Fees
Denise Mitchell
636. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if a €1,000 reduction in tuition fees is to be applied for the college academic year beginning 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19067/23]
Tue, 18 Apr 2023
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Energy Prices
Denise Mitchell
203. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department is concerned about the lack of competitiveness within the electricity market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17475/23]
Tue, 18 Apr 2023
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Dublin Airport Authority
Denise Mitchell
241. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has met with the Aircraft Noise Competent Authority regarding their review of the noise coming from the North Runway at Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16444/23]
Tue, 18 Apr 2023
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Legislative Programme
Denise Mitchell
348. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance for an update on the review of ethics legislation currently being conducted by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16446/23]
Tue, 18 Apr 2023
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Schools Building Projects
Denise Mitchell
500. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education the number of schools affected by her Department's decision to pause school building works going to tender or construction phase in Dublin 5, Dublin 13 and Dublin 17 respectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16445/23]