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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Social Welfare Benefits (26 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 205. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to explain, in terms of non-means-tested benefits being provided to Ukrainian nationals, how the Government justifies this preferential treatment, which results in unequal and potentially discriminatory treatment of Irish citizens, who contribute to the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38336/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Social Welfare Benefits (26 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 206. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to explain, in terms of non-means-tested benefits being provided to Ukrainian nationals, what steps will be taken to rectify this disparity and ensure that there is equality of access to supports for all; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38338/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (26 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 269. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the legal basis on which non-means-tested benefits are being provided to Ukrainian nationals in a manner that appears to contravene the provisions of the International Protection Act 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38333/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (26 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 270. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to explain, in terms of non-means-tested benefits being provided to Ukrainian nationals, how the Government justifies this preferential treatment, which results in unequal and potentially discriminatory treatment of Irish citizens, who contribute to the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (26 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 271. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to explain, in terms of non-means-tested benefits being provided to Ukrainian nationals, what steps will be taken to rectify this disparity and ensure that there is equality of access to supports for all; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38337/24]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Business of Joint Committee (24 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: Apologies have been received from Senator Mary Seery Kearney. This is my first public meeting as Cathaoirleach to the committee. I very much look forward to working closely with the members of the committee and the Minister in the next couple of months and I look forward to proactive engagement. Unfortunately, I am starting proceedings this afternoon on a very sad note by acknowledging...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Business of Joint Committee (24 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: Absolutely. I thank the members.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Maternity Protection (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2024: Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (24 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: Today's discussion is on the complexities of the provision of non-disclosure agreements, NDAs, in the maternity protection (amendment) and miscellaneous provisions Bill with the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Deputy O'Gorman, and his officials Ms Jane Ann Duffy and Ms Catherine Roe. They are all very welcome to the meeting. Before we begin, I have a...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Maternity Protection (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2024: Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (24 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: Thank you, Minister. I neglected to acknowledge that you have appeared here this afternoon. I know the invitation was at short notice and we appreciate that you have come in to the committee this afternoon. Before I open the floor to our speakers, regarding the complexities that have arisen, would they be more time constraints rather than legal complexities or issues with the Bill, as it...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Maternity Protection (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2024: Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (24 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I remind members that when putting your questions to the witnesses, you should adhere to the agenda items scheduled for discussion. I will now call on the members to put their questions in accordance with the speaking rota circulated in advance of this meeting. Each member will be allocated five minutes' speaking time. The time allocation per member should include the response from the...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Maternity Protection (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2024: Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (24 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I will let the Minister respond but then I will move on and there will be a second round. I will be slightly lenient on time, given the nature of the meeting and the information we are seeking. I will allow the Minister to respond to Senator Clonan and then I will move on.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Maternity Protection (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2024: Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (24 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I am going to move on now. There will be a second round. Deputy Coveney is our next speaker.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Maternity Protection (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2024: Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (24 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I have given a lot of additional time. I want to give everyone the same additional time, so there will be a second round if you want to come in again. I call Deputy Murnane O'Connor.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Maternity Protection (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2024: Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (24 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: Just to be clear-----

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Maternity Protection (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2024: Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (24 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: -----this is a specific meeting with the Minister in relation to the complexities he has highlighted regarding the non-disclosure agreements, as part of the legislation. We want to stick specifically to this issue.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Maternity Protection (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2024: Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (24 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I thank the Minister and all the members for engaging. We had two clear objectives for this meeting. The first was to get clarity on the complexities and those are clearly time and drafting in the time that we have. The second was a reassurance from the Minister, which I believe he has provided and is very much welcome. As someone who is new to this role, there is clearly a level of trust...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (24 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 32. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of family carers that have applied for, and been approved for, the new State pension for carers via the long-term carers contribution; if the Minister would consider using this method for foster carers in accessing a State pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37481/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mother and Baby Homes (24 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 360. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the establishment of the advisory council in relation to the mother and baby homes; when it will be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37416/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mother and Baby Homes (24 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 361. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the role of the special advocate for survivors of mother and baby homes; the number of survivors he has engaged with to date; his output to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37417/24]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Sep 2024)

Claire Kerrane: Just 1,300 payments have been made or are in the process of being made under the mother and baby homes redress scheme. That is out of 34,000 people who are eligible, not to mention the 24,000 who have been left out of the scheme. Today, I was made aware of a 91-year-old woman who is still waiting. She applied in March. The scheme has been open for six months. Older people were supposed...