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Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Contracts (22 Jan 2025)

Roderic O'Gorman: Contractors are obliged to provide their Irish tax clearance certificate or tax clearance access number so that the department can verify the tax status of contractors.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Contracts (22 Jan 2025)

Roderic O'Gorman: I wish to advise the Deputy that the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth have not issued any public contracts to the companies detailed over the last 10 years.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Direct Provision System (22 Jan 2025)

Roderic O'Gorman: In recent years, Ireland has seen a sharp increase in applications for international protection, with over 13,000 in 2022 and 2023 and over 17,000 in 2024. IPAS now accommodates over 32,000 people, and 1 in every 4 is a child with their family. The increased number of arrivals, alongside the invasion of Ukraine and arrival of over 113,000 people affected since 2022, have placed profound...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (22 Jan 2025)

Roderic O'Gorman: Since the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine in February 2022, my Department continues to work as part of the whole-of-Government response with a focus on providing access to emergency temporary accommodation to those fleeing the conflict who request it, in line with Government policy. This supports Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTPs) to make longer term independent arrangements...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (22 Jan 2025)

Roderic O'Gorman: Thank you for your question, Deputy. The International Protection Accommodation Service currently provides accommodation to over 32,000 people at over 320 sites nationwide. Over 90% of IPAS accommodation is provided through providers with whom the Department enters into procurement arrangements. It is important to note that matters related to planning are between the Local Authority...

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (18 Dec 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. I am delighted to have the opportunity to address her here from my new perch on the backbenches. I am at the very edge of the Government side right now, clinging on for a few more weeks, but I am very aware that a cold wind will soon blow, pluck me up and deposit me on the Opposition side of the House. However, I am pleased to be here and the Green Party is...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child Detention Centres (7 Nov 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: The maximum number of children that can be detained in Oberstown Children Detention Campus at any time is set by the Minister by way of a Certificate issued under sections 195 and 196 of the Children Act 2001. In accordance with section 195 of the Children Act 2001, the maximum number of children who may be detained in Oberstown Children Detention Campus shall be 46 to include a maximum of...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (7 Nov 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: My Department has responsibility for providing accommodation for people in Ireland who are fleeing the war in Ukraine, and also for people applying for international protection. Given the rapid increase in applications for international protection over recent years, alongside the arrival of over 111,500 people fleeing the war in Ukraine since 2022, the Department has worked hard to rapidly...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Family Resource Centres (7 Nov 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Deputy is seeking information in relation to an operational matter for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. Consequently, I have referred the matter to Tusla, and requested that a direct response be provided to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Family Resource Centres (7 Nov 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Deputy is seeking information in relation to an operational matter for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. Consequently, I have referred the matter to Tusla, and requested that a direct response be provided to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (7 Nov 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: Pobal is the scheme administrator for all funding programmes under the Together for Better funding model This funding model supports the delivery of early learning and childcare for the public good, for quality and affordability for children, parents and families as well as stability and sustainability for providers. It brings together the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (7 Nov 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: It is unclear from the question as to nature of the specialist facility. If the facility being referred to is an early intervention unit for Autistic children then there may be funding available through the Department of Education and the query should be directed to that Department. The Department of Education provides a School Transport Scheme, the purpose of which is, having regard to...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child and Family Agency (7 Nov 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Deputy is seeking information in relation to an operational matter for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. Consequently, I have referred the matter to Tusla, and requested that a direct response be provided to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (7 Nov 2024)

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

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (7 Nov 2024)

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

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Hospital Services (7 Nov 2024)

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

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (7 Nov 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: As this question 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: Disability Services (7 Nov 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: As this question 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: Disability Services (7 Nov 2024)

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