Lynn Ruane (Independent) | Oireachtas source

The rest of my questions are more operationally styled. I will do a few at a time, so I do not go all the way to 4.30 p.m. I know we are saying €19 million is for staff. I would love to get an idea of what the figure is made up of. Does it include teachers, occupational therapists and speech and language therapy? Does Oberstown have the capacity to meet the individual needs of all young people in all the different sectors that might be involved? The HIQA report from 2021 is the latest report I can see. Are there any vacant posts? Have any new posts been established since 2021? HIQA reflects the interim organisational structure as of October 2021. Where does the designated liaison person fall within the organisation? Has a deputy designated liaison officer been appointed? HIQA outlined cases where no one was appointed when the designated liaison person was on leave. Have those roles been filled and what exactly is the role within the organisation?

Has the safeguarding statement been updated? What is the rationale for continued use of single separation? Has the supervision model been implemented? Some of this stuff would have come up in the HIQA report. Ms Yiasouma can send responses in another time, if she does not have access to information now. I know there were concerns around supervision records and complaints and allegations. Does the multidisciplinary approach address the psychiatric assessments that may be required? With regard to the relationship with family and friends and how that is managed, does the centre support those relationships? What does that look like? If there is a breakdown in those relationships, is it just accepted that the relationship is broken down? What types of efforts are to be made to bridge those connections between young people and their families?

Is there a process for recording the young person's views on their placement, planning meetings, etc.? In what capacity can the centre support the wider children systems? I think Ms Yiasouma has referred to some of that anyway. Will she tell us about the individual recovery programme procedure? It is the programme to assist young persons returning to baseline behaviour following an incident. I think I read that in one of the reports. What supports are envisioned for those transitioning from Oberstown? I know the strategic plan mentions interagency work, as per the youth justice strategy. What is the plan, or does it happen when a persons turns a certain age? I would like an insight into that. I hope Ms Yiasouma has managed to note all of those questions.