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Gambling Control Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 May 2018)

Anne Rabbitte: What I mean is that we do not want to wait another three, four or five years to bring forward this legislative change. There might be a money message there. Perhaps, in that case, the Government could bring forward its own amendments. I thank the Acting Chairman for allowing me to go over my time a little. I thank everyone in the Gallery who has sat there for the last two hours to listen...

Gambling Control Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 May 2018)

Anne Rabbitte: Well done.

Gambling Control Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 May 2018)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank Deputy Chambers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance and Child Protection Policy: Scouting Ireland (9 May 2018)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the delegates for their presentations. The Chairman asked so many questions that only a few remain. The delegation was due to appear before the joint committee a few weeks ago when I had some questions prepared. I shall address questions first to Mr. Elliott. When will the audit of all historical abuse allegations take place? Why has there been a delay in undertaking the audit...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance and Child Protection Policy: Scouting Ireland (9 May 2018)

Anne Rabbitte: How many files are locked away in the secret dungeon?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance and Child Protection Policy: Scouting Ireland (9 May 2018)

Anne Rabbitte: I would hope so. When Mr. Burbridge talks about having been slow to do this, the amalgamation took place in 2003 and now it is 2018. Some 15 years have passed. I do not want to make light of that. I acknowledge that Mr. Burbridge is doing this work but at the same time, we are dealing with children.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance and Child Protection Policy: Scouting Ireland (9 May 2018)

Anne Rabbitte: Can I ask one last question relating to numbers, if the witnesses do not mind? We have the numbers there, from before 2003, and since. What are the numbers from 2012 to date as part of that 500 to 600?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance and Child Protection Policy: Scouting Ireland (9 May 2018)

Anne Rabbitte: What is the number since 2012?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance and Child Protection Policy: Scouting Ireland (9 May 2018)

Anne Rabbitte: Regarding the 10% that would be classified as "fairly serious", what action was taken prior to Mr. Elliott's involvement?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance and Child Protection Policy: Scouting Ireland (9 May 2018)

Anne Rabbitte: I have one last question which is related to funding. Development officers play a huge role within Scouting Ireland throughout the country. Many of them have been in contact with me. They are worried about their jobs and wondering what the future holds. Will they be put on protective notice? What is the position in that regard?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance and Child Protection Policy: Scouting Ireland (9 May 2018)

Anne Rabbitte: As this is all about money, what comfort will the organisation lay at the feet of the Minister by the end of May in order that funding will be restored? How will Scouting Ireland assure her that the organisation is taking steps in the right direction? She will be looking for supporting evidence, as will the committee. Where are we in that context?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance and Child Protection Policy: Scouting Ireland (9 May 2018)

Anne Rabbitte: Scouting Ireland held a meeting a number of weeks ago at which there was an election of officers. Why did the organisation not postpone that meeting until it had the results of all of the reviews?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance and Child Protection Policy: Scouting Ireland (9 May 2018)

Anne Rabbitte: I take that point, but there were a lot of issues arising at the time and perhaps with the benefit of hindsight, going ahead with the meeting could have been viewed as an ill-judged decision.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services (8 May 2018)

Anne Rabbitte: 253. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a date for an orthodontic appointment. [19659/18]

Report on the Provision of Foster Care Services in Ireland: Motion (3 May 2018)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Chairman and the Minister for their opening statements. The report represents a huge body of work. The Chairman was right to acknowledge the role of the rapporteur, Deputy Funchion, in bringing it front and centre. I found it an enlightening experience because it was something about which I did not have great knowledge. The most important point is that it put a spotlight on...

Questions on Promised Legislation (3 May 2018)

Anne Rabbitte: My question relates to promised legislation under the remit of the Minister for Health. At the time of the introduction of the Health Information and Patient Safety Bill 2015, the HSE had responsibility for governance of, and provision for, children in care. Earlier, on "Today with Sean O'Rourke", the reporter, Mr. Brian O'Connell, comprehensively covered an issue relating to data...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Childhood Care and Education Data (3 May 2018)

Anne Rabbitte: 230. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the percentage of children enrolled in the ECCE programme that will be eligible to avail of the next programme year (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19376/18]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Data (3 May 2018)

Anne Rabbitte: 231. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of households that use child minders for part or all of their childcare needs. [19377/18]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Childhood Care and Education Data (3 May 2018)

Anne Rabbitte: 232. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the percentage of children who availed of ECCE hours in two programme years (details supplied). [19378/18]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Data (3 May 2018)

Anne Rabbitte: 233. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of households availing of each subsidy level (details supplied) of the childcare subsidy scheme in tabular form. [19379/18]