Results 1-20 of 52 for revert speaker:Roderic O'Gorman

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Children in Care (29 Feb 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: I do not believe I have, but I can clarify that point for the Deputy and revert to him. The Deputy stated that I did not listen or engage. When he raised a question about this matter during my previous oral questions, I was prepared for it because of its importance, but the Deputy was not present. It is important that I put that point on the record. As to what we are doing about...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Data (13 Feb 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: Officials in my Department are currently experiencing temporary issues in accessing the ESRI SWITCH Model, which is required to model complex changes to the National Childcare Scheme. Officials will revert to the Deputy directly as soon as possible once access is restored and an accurate estimate to the above scenario can be derived.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (8 Feb 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...in my Department are currently experiencing temporary issues in accessing the ESRI SWITCH Model, which is required to model complex changes to the National Childcare Scheme. Officials will revert to the Deputy directly as soon as possible once access is restored and an accurate estimate to the above scenario can be provided.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (12 Dec 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...in my Department are currently experiencing temporary issues in accessing the ESRI SWITCH Model, which is required to model complex changes to the National Childcare Scheme. Officials will revert to the Deputy directly as soon as possible once access is restored and an accurate estimate to the above scenarios can be provided.

Special Report by the Ombudsman for Children on Direct Provision: Motion (30 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...and in their own constituencies as well and I always appreciate their engagement and support, particularly the support they give to international protection families within their own areas. I will revert to Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan about the issue he raised. He raised that issue with me earlier today, so I will come back to him on that. On the wider issue of child protection in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Child Abuse (30 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...published. This evening, my Department received the most recent quarterly report, but neither I nor my officials have had the opportunity to go through it in detail. I will ask my officials to revert to the Deputy in writing on our view of it. My understanding is it will be published online on the St. John Ambulance website this evening, so he will be able to look at it himself, but I...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Data Protection (3 Oct 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: .... 2019 – 10 breaches. 2020 – 17 breaches. 2021 – 25 breaches. 2022 – 25 breaches. 2023 – 22 breaches to date. In relation to the information for the period 2013 – 2016, my Department will revert to the Deputy directly in this regard.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Children in Care (28 Sep 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...challenges in the sector. I specifically asked Tusla to bring forward a detailed business case for a special care allowance. That has been brought forward and we are considering it. We will revert to the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform. As I say to all journalists now, all of these things are part of the Estimates process and we cannot...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Child and Family Agency (4 Jul 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...Looking at developing that idea of an apprenticeship model is something that Tusla in particular is very conscious of. It sees this group of people as a potential source for recruitment. I will revert to the Deputy with more detail. It is something Tusla sees as a serious offer, which is why it has been designing some of its bursaries to take away some of the cost pressures on people...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (4 Jul 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...come into use on a phased basis to accommodate International Protection applicants – these are in addition to the 5,000+ beds for Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection.  At the end of the summer, these beds will revert to the provider. In terms of the longer-term contracting of accommodation that has been used by students, I am conscious of the potential impact on the student...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: State Bodies (20 Jun 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...within each of the State Bodies under the aegis of my Department. Please note that the Office of the Ombudsman for Children (OCO) and the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) will revert directly with their responses to this question. As Gaisce is not a State Body, this question does not apply to it. I trust that the information below is helpful. Name of State...

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (Further Revised) (26 Apr 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ..., is now fully within our Department and we have an enhanced team; many of whom have moved over from the Department of Health. This expansion and the increased budget of the Department requires that I revert with the Further Revised Estimate for debate and approval. The expansion of the Department arose from the discussions at the time of the formation of the new Government where it...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Schemes (29 Mar 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...2022 prior to undertaking such modelling. As a result, a model to inform the requested estimates cannot be developed within the timeline for reply to the parliamentary question. Officials will revert to the Deputy in the coming weeks once the model is finalised with a response to scenarios offered.

Seanad: Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 Mar 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...points about these amendments which reflect the discussion we had on Committee Stage. I appreciate that the Senator is proposing that a flexible or remote working arrangement should automatically revert where it is terminated on account of seasonal variation in the volume of work.However, there are some circumstances where that automatic reversion could be to the employee's detriment....

Seanad: Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 Mar 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...regarding them. Seasonal variation can be built into a flexible working arrangement and very much form part of that. There may be situations where it disadvantages an employee to immediately revert to the original arrangement. I do not share the Senator's concern that seasonal variations will be used as an excuse to terminate a flexible working agreement. The criteria clearly set out...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: International Protection (9 Feb 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...and were asked when it expects to be in a position to give indicative timescales for the delivery of detailed designs, costings and a start date for occupancy. The OPW has been requested to revert with this information to the IPPS as soon as possible.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ukraine War (9 Feb 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...home scheme - but I am aware of the risk in that regard, particularly in the early part of spring. Those three strands may not accommodate everyone if a significant number of hotels decide to revert to tourism. In that case, we will have to work with local authorities on the standing up of rest centres, which have been hugely beneficial in terms of our response. We will also engage with...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ukraine War (9 Feb 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...refurbished home scheme that the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is undertaking. We will have to examine the situation but a lot depends on how many hotels make a decision to revert to their former tourism use.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ukraine War (9 Feb 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...will keep this under review and will continue to procure serviced and self-catering accommodation where we can. Although negotiations are ongoing, it is accepted that some providers will choose to revert to the tourism offering shortly and we are preparing for this. My Department is working urgently across Government with all partners to bring suitable alternative accommodation on...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (29 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...that will provide those arriving in Ireland with safety and shelter. I can advise the Deputy that my Department is currently considering a proposal in respect of the matter raised and hopes to revert shortly. I am conscious of the importance of ensuring that residents get necessary supports.