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Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Legislative Measures (26 Apr 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022 remains a priority for me as Minister. I published the Bill in January of this year and it completed Committee Stage in the Dáil on 10 March. The Bill is due to begin Report Stage in the Dáil on 27 April. My Officials and I are committed to maintaining the progression of the legislation at pace to support timely enactment this year.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Rights of the Child (26 Apr 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1138 and 1139 together. The Deputy will be aware that in February 2022 Ireland submitted its Fifth and Sixth State Report under the Convention to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child in Geneva. The report is publicly available on the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth's website, a link to the relevant page is...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (26 Apr 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: To reply to the Deputy's question my Department requested information from Tusla. They have informed us that Tusla, the Child & Family Agency is committed to ensuring that all children and young people who can no longer live with their parents or guardian at a particular time, are provided with a safe alternative care placement. Tusla advised that the number of children in state...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (26 Apr 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: My Department is focused on providing immediate, temporary accommodation to people fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. Approximately 15,000 people have been placed in International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) accommodation to date. IPAS has contracted approximately 5,000 hotel rooms, with additional capacity also being pursued through all suitable means including, hotels, guest...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (26 Apr 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: Deputy, in regard to International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) contracted properties, it  is accepted that residents will treat the accommodation and its contents respectfully and no damage above what is considered to be normal use wear and tear by guests is expected. However, in the event of such damage is attributable to residents and on the back of photographic evidence...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Funding (26 Apr 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: Payments are made to Mayo County council across a number of programme areas in the Department of Children Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth directly from the Department and through Pobal. The tables below sets out in summary detail the funding provided to Mayo County Council by or on behalf of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Policies (26 Apr 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Child Care (Placement of Children in Foster Care) Regulations, 1995 and the Child Care (Placement of Children with Relatives) Regulations, 1995, stipulates that the allowance payable to foster carers and relatives shall not be less than an amount specified by the Minister. The foster care allowance was last increased on January 1st 2009. Foster carers are paid a weekly allowance,...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Funding (26 Apr 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: I can confirm to the Deputy that a payment has issued to the service provider on foot of an invoice and related supporting documents received.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Staff (26 Apr 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: My Department operates the guidelines in relation to secondments which are set out by DPER and approved by the Civil Service Management Board and can be found at hr.per.gov.ie/en/corporate-pages/career/mobility/secondment/ .

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Services (26 Apr 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: My Department provides a range of youth funding nationally through the Education and Training Boards (ETBs), acting as a funding intermediary for my Department. While my Department does not allocate funding on the basis of parliamentary constituencies or postal areas, the ETB’s which provides for areas in Dublin 1, 3, 7, 9 and 11 are City of Dublin ETB and Dublin and Dun...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Direct Provision System (26 Apr 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: As you may know, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation, 2018, the International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) cannot share any information with a third party without the express consent of the individual concerned. It would be advisable that the person referenced in the Deputy's question or her legal representative contact IPAS directly at...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child and Family Agency (26 Apr 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: I have referred the question to Tusla for direct response to the Deputy as the matter raised is an operational matter for Tusla.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (26 Apr 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: My Department is focused on providing short term accommodation to people fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. Approximately 16,500 people have been placed in International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) accommodation to date. IPAS has contracted approximately 5,000 hotel rooms, with additional capacity also being pursued through all suitable means including, hotels, guest houses and...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (26 Apr 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: My Department is focused on providing short term accommodation to people fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. Approximately 16,500 people have been placed in International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) accommodation to date. IPAS has contracted approximately 5,000 hotel rooms, with additional capacity also being pursued through all suitable means including, hotels, guest houses and...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (26 Apr 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: The National Childcare Scheme (NCS) provides financial support to help parents meet the cost of childcare and to support better outcomes for children. While the NCS is an initiative of the DCEDIY, a Scheme Administrator has been engaged to manage the operation of the Scheme on the Department’s behalf. Pobal acts in this capacity as Scheme Administrator, and it is their role to follow...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (26 Apr 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: Pobal are the administrators of all childcare funding programmes on behalf of my Department, including the ECCE scheme, which is the subject of this question. Pobal have informed my Department that there has been no withdrawal of ECCE funding for the child referred to in this question.  My Department has directed Pobal to continue to fund this child's ECCE place until the end of the...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Policies (26 Apr 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: Section 15A(2) of the Maternity Protection Acts 1994-2004 provides for a right to paid time off to attend the final 2 ante-natal classes in a set of such classes to an expectant father. This entitlement is available once only. The purpose of this entitlement is to allow the expectant father to prepare for the birth of the child. Family leave entitlements are kept under review to ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Cost of Living Issues (26 Apr 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: Foster carers are paid a weekly allowance, which is a payment to meet the needs of the child in their care. The foster care allowance is currently €325 per week for a child under 12 years of age and €352 per week for a child aged 12 years and over. It is paid in respect of the child and provided in order to allow foster carers to meet all of the child's daily living needs,...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (26 Apr 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: My Department is providing accommodation where requested to people fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. Over 16,500 people have been provided with International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) accommodation to date. IPAS has contracted approximately 5,000 hotel rooms, with additional capacity also being pursued through hotels, guest houses and B&Bs, accommodation pledged by the...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child Protection (26 Apr 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: Since I took office I have met virtually with the Special Rapporteur for Child Protection on two occasions, and have had a number of calls directly with him on various issues. The dates of which are as follows: Date Meeting Type 01/12/2020 Virtual Meeting 05/03/2021 Phone Call  24/03/2021 Phone...