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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (18 May 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: I thank the Deputy and Senators for joining me at the online meeting yesterday. At that meeting I recognised that the information provision timeline was really tight. The reason for that was the need to house people, in light of the fact we have people on the streets at the moment.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (18 May 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: I recognise that causes difficulty for the Deputy and elected representatives in terms of the engagement there. I reiterate that I and the Minister, Deputy Darragh O’Brien, are happy to engage with the delegation of residents to discuss and address some of the issues. I have to be honest; we need to use this accommodation. The accommodation is suitable. I do not want to be putting...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (18 May 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: I am really not patronising you, Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Equality Issues (18 May 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: The ongoing review of the Equality Acts is examining the use of non-disclosure agreements by employers in cases of sexual harassment and discrimination. The Review is also considering issues that were raised in the Private Member's Bill, the Employment Equality (Amendment) (Non-Disclosure Agreement) Bill 2021, along with the recommendations detailed in the report on the prevalence and use of...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (18 May 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: The violence directed towards vulnerable people in Dublin city centre this weekend was deeply disturbing. There can be no excuse for such sinister intimidation. I have spoken to Minister Harris and the local Gardaí about the incidents. The Department is continuing to engage with providers on new accommodation and a number of repurposed buildings will shortly be brought into use as adult...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Maternity Leave (18 May 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Government is very committed to ensuring that Members of the Oireachtas can avail of maternity leave and I have indicated my intention to bring forward legislative proposals as a stand-alone Bill. However, before legislative proposals can be brought forward, any practical concerns for the operation of the Oireachtas arising from the introduction of such leave must be addressed. The...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: After-School Support Services (18 May 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: Core Funding is a payment to Partner Services designed to support quality, sustainability, and enhanced public management, with associated conditions in relation to fee control and cost transparency, incorporating funding for administration and to support the employment of graduate staff. Partner Services must uphold their contractual obligations regarding their fees charged to...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mother and Baby Homes (18 May 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: I am acutely aware of the sense of urgency surrounding the establishment of the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme and I am focused on delivering the Scheme as soon as possible. The legislation for the Payment Scheme was passed by Dáil Éireann in February and commenced Committee Stage in the Seanad on 16th May. The other important element to allow for the opening of...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Services (18 May 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: We are deferring this PQ as we are awaiting clarifications from your office that are required in order for officials in my Department to prepare a response.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (18 May 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: Ireland has responded to the largest displacement of people on the European continent since the Second World War. Since February 2022, the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has worked extensively to accommodate over 82,000 arrivals fleeing the war in Ukraine, of which 60,000 have sought accommodation from this Department. Overseeing provision of...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Correspondence (18 May 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: Ireland has responded to the largest displacement of people on the European continent since the Second World War. Since February 2022, the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has worked extensively to accommodate over 82,000 arrivals fleeing the war in Ukraine, of which 60,000 have sought accommodation from this Department. Overseeing provision of...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Planning Issues (18 May 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: My officials have had limited engagement with Kildare County Council on the matter in question. The planning matters at hand are being addressed between the Council and the accommodation provider directly and the Department will await the outcome of those proceedings.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (17 May 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: As the Deputy is aware, access to suitable accommodation for international protection applicants is severely constrained at present. There are over 500 people seeking protection currently unaccommodated in the State. The number of international protection applicants (IPAs) and Ukrainian beneficiaries of temporary protection (BOTPs) arriving in Ireland is expected to remain at elevated levels...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (17 May 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: As this refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (17 May 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: My Department is prioritising maintaining a practice of more timely payments, including providing more resources to address any issues, and outsourcing of elements of the process to speed up processing and to respond to supplier calls. Any delays in making payments are deeply regretted and my Department is according this issue very high priority. With regard to the service provider...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Homeless Persons Supports (17 May 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: Local authorities may provide emergency accommodation to those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. It is the role of the housing welfare officers to assess the needs of families and children presenting as homeless and in need of accommodation. Under the Children First Act 2015 and Children First National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children 2017, where a child...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mother and Baby Homes (17 May 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: On 28 February 2021, with the dissolution of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation, my Department became the data controller for all the personal data contained in the records and databases that transferred from the Commission. Former residents of Mother and Baby Homes can make a subject access request to my Department under the GDPR for access to their record. I am very...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Contracts (17 May 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: I wish to inform the Deputy that my Department operates from a number of building locations including:Block 1 Miesian Plaza, 50 – 58 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin. D02 XW14. (Floors 2 and 3).Montague Court, 7 – 11 Montague Street, Dublin. D02 FT96. (Floors 2 and 3).Citywest, Garter Lane, Saggart, Co. Dublin, D24 KF8A, which is a Ukrainian Refugee Transit Centre.Cleaning services...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (17 May 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: My Department is prioritising making more timely payments of valid invoices, including providing more resources to address any issues, and outsourcing of elements of the process to speed up processing and to respond to supplier calls.  With regard to the service provider referred to, I am advised that my officials are engaging with this supplier, with a view to regularising the account...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Family Resource Centres (17 May 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: Family Resource Centres are funded by Tusla, from the allocation secured for Tusla by my Department in the annual estimates and budget process. Potential changes in funding are considered and explored through the annual budgetary process.  Tusla administers the Family Resource Centre Programme which provides funding support to 121 FRCs across the country and my Department allocates core...