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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care: Discussion (7 May 2015)
Ciara Conway: I apologise, Senator.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care: Discussion (7 May 2015)
Ciara Conway: Could you ask a question, thank you, Senator?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care: Discussion (7 May 2015)
Ciara Conway: May I point out, Senator, that we have a member of Cabinet with responsibility for children?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care: Discussion (7 May 2015)
Ciara Conway: I commended Deputy Troy on his work.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care: Discussion (7 May 2015)
Ciara Conway: Senator Byrne, thank you very much.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care: Discussion (7 May 2015)
Ciara Conway: I apologise Senator but somebody's phone is interfering.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care: Discussion (7 May 2015)
Ciara Conway: I just wanted to make sure the Senator is heard.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care: Discussion (7 May 2015)
Ciara Conway: I thank the Senator.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care: Discussion (7 May 2015)
Ciara Conway: I thank the Senator. We will now call on our contributors to respond to the last three speakers before we finish the meeting.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care: Discussion (7 May 2015)
Ciara Conway: Maybe we will ask Ms O'Connor to respond.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care: Discussion (7 May 2015)
Ciara Conway: It is only fair to ask Ms O'Connor to respond to that.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care: Discussion (7 May 2015)
Ciara Conway: Perhaps that is a separate conversation.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care: Discussion (7 May 2015)
Ciara Conway: I thank the Senator.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care: Discussion (7 May 2015)
Ciara Conway: I thank the Senator. I thank Ms O'Connor for stating the council's position.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care: Discussion (7 May 2015)
Ciara Conway: We would like to hear from you.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care: Discussion (7 May 2015)
Ciara Conway: Senator Byrne might pass that on to Senator White.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care: Discussion (7 May 2015)
Ciara Conway: Thank you
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care: Discussion (7 May 2015)
Ciara Conway: I thank all the members of the committee and the witnesses, in particular, for taking the time to speak. As one of only two women in the Dáil under the age of 35, I believe it is worth noting that there is no maternity leave at all for national politicians or those at local level. While there has been progressive legislation on gender quotas for the forthcoming general election, there...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Protection Services in the Midlands: Tusla (7 May 2015)
Ciara Conway: I thank Mr. Jeyes for his submission on what is a very serious matter. In his opening statement he spoke about the newly appointed principal social worker who had reported their concerns. Whoever they are, they should be commended for expressing their concerns. Who was the principal social worker before this new appointment was made and where are they now? Some 800 files do not fall...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Protection Services in the Midlands: Tusla (7 May 2015)
Ciara Conway: My question relates to the practice. As I stated, 800 files or 1,200 files do not fall out of the sky. Who was the manager? In terms of the structure, whom does the principal social worker report to? I am not out to hang anyone out to dry.