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

Roderic O'Gorman: Tusla’s statutory obligations in relation to children and families stem primarily from the Child Care Act 1991.  Tusla is responsible for promoting the welfare of children not receiving adequate care and protection.  In doing so, the best interests of the child are paramount, but Tusla also seeks to have regard to the rights of parents and to the principle that it is...

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

Roderic O'Gorman: As Minister, I meet with the Chair and CEO of Tusla on a quarterly basis. These meetings have taken place on the following dates since I took office: - 10 July 2020 - 14 December 2020 - 13 April 2021 - 22 September 2021 - 22 February 2022 I correspond regularly with the CEO of Tusla, so it is not possible to list individual dates of such instances, as I am sure the Deputy can understand....

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

Roderic O'Gorman: I have met with my predecessor on one occasion shortly after I took office on the 10th July 2020.

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

Roderic O'Gorman: Following from Parliamentary Question 570 of the 1st of February 2022, please find attached the requested data, including the source of the referrals outlined. Referrals to Child Protection & Welfare Services by Source and Primary Report Type, Jan - Sep 2021 Source (including list as per Schedule 2 Child First Act 2015) Physical Abuse Emotional Abuse ...

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

Roderic O'Gorman: The availability of high-quality early learning and childcare that is affordable and accessible is a key Government priority.  Since 2015, significant increases in State investment in early learning and childcare has given rise to a substantial growth in the numbers of children participating in these services. More than 100,000 children now participate on the universal pre-school...

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

Roderic O'Gorman: I can inform the Deputy that my Department operates from 2 offices: 1. Miesian Plaza. 50-58 Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2. D02 XWI4 2. Montague Court. 7/11 Montague Court, Montague Street, Dublin. My Department has no surveillance technology equipped with facial recognition technology at Miesian Plaza or Montague Court. In respect of bodies under the aegis of my Department, I can advise the...

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 sought accommodation from the International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) to date. Clondalkin Intercultural Centre was part of South Dublin County Partnership which received funding under the Asylum Migration Integration Fund (AMIF) in 2017. It is my...

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

Roderic O'Gorman: The primary responsibility for housing and managing homelessness lies with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and the local authorities. Policy responsibility for homeless young people, insofar as it extends to my Department, relates to children under 18 and any child welfare and protection concerns that may arise in the context of the Child Care Act 1991. Children...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Projects (7 Apr 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: The company in question provides therapeutic and individualised residential care to young people in the care of the State and to adults with intellectual disabilities. Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, remain engaged in a tendering process with the provider and as such, the Deputy will appreciate that Tusla is not in a position to share detailed information. I understand that Tusla...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (7 Apr 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: My Department is focused on providing accommodation to people fleeing Ukraine where requested. Over 11,000 people have been referred to the International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) for 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: International Protection (7 Apr 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Learning and Development Unit of my Department, in conjunction with the International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS), has designed and implemented a training programme in the areas of Interview and De-escalation Skills and Awareness of Intercultural, Torture, Sexual, Physical, Emotional and Gender based violence issues. This training has been rolled out among all of my IPAS...