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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: International Protection (30 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: My question is on an issue about which I know the Minister is aware because we have discussed it a number of times. It is in respect of a property in County Kilkenny that he is aware of and on which he has the details. I am trying to figure out exactly what is the update in relation to it. Is it with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth or with the...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (30 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: 95. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his Department is responsible for introducing and setting the attendance-based rules for ECEC/ SAC funding schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19199/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mother and Baby Homes (30 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: 99. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of applications received to the mother and baby homes institutional redress scheme; the number of applications that have been processed and payments received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19203/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services Staff (30 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: 105. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of occupational therapists and speech and language therapists that have been employed in the past 24 months in Carlow and Kilkenny, respectively, for children with additional needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19201/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Emergency Accommodation (30 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: 108. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the measures he has taken to remove children in care in special emergency arrangements out of unsuitable accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19200/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (30 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: 127. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth what actions he is taking in the short term to deal with the significant shortfall in places for infants under the age of two; if he is aware that some early years and childcare services have very high wait lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19202/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (30 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: 358. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to provide an update on school extension plans that were submitted to her Department for a school in County Kilkenny (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19416/24]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ireland's International Obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: The agenda item for the day is a discussion on the views of children on Ireland's international obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and emerging issues for children in Ireland, including artificial intelligence, AI. We are delighted to be joined today by a number of young people representing the youth advisory panel which supports the Ombudsman for...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ireland's International Obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: I thank the witnesses. We will move to members' questions, beginning with Senator O'Sullivan.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ireland's International Obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: I might let Senator Ruane come in with her questions because I know she is under pressure, and then our guests can respond to both sets of questions.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ireland's International Obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: There is a lot in that, as we have taken two contributions together. I believe Bel Nabulele, Sienna Shackleton and Luke Fagan will answer the questions. They may wish to go in that order and come in on any of the points made by Senators O'Sullivan and Ruane.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ireland's International Obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: Do the witnesses have any other comments on anything said by Senator O'Sullivan or Senator Ruane?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ireland's International Obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: I call Deputy Costello, who is also on the justice committee.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ireland's International Obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: I know there was a question about AI but I also want to bring Senator Clonan in.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ireland's International Obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: I thank the Senator. Senator O'Sullivan wanted to make a point.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ireland's International Obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: Did Senator Seery Kearney have something else she wanted to add?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ireland's International Obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: I have a similar question, so I may as well ask it now. There is definitely a generational issue with social media and smartphones. I am aware that times have changed. Sometimes kids of a certain age, when they are going into their teenage years, need phones. For example, they may arrive at the house before a parent gets home from work and need a phone to check in. Times are different....

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ireland's International Obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: As politicians, we agree on social media. I always describe it as a necessary evil in our lives. I would not have it if I could avoid it. However, the point Luke made is really good, to be fair, because there are some good aspects.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ireland's International Obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: That is a great idea because it would confirm you are who you say you are. There is a huge issue with troll accounts, people who are not actually real and all the rest of it.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ireland's International Obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: Very true.