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Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: The National Action Plan for Childminding, published in April this year, commits to develop bespoke resources to support the quality of childminding provision. Phase 1 of the National Action Plan, which commences in 2021 and is expected to last 2-3 years, will include development of a bespoke Foundation Training Programme for childminders, and development of a Quality Development Programme....

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: The introduction of the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) was a landmark moment for making high quality childcare more affordable and accessible to families in Ireland. The NCS is designed to be flexible and highly inclusive, and aims to meet the needs of those families who need it the most. The Scheme is based on the principle of progressive universalism and has regard to the best...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1003 and 1022 together. I am conscious of the need for significant improvement in pay and working conditions for practitioners in early learning and childcare services. The level of pay they receive does not reflect the value of the work they do for children, for families and for the wider society and economy. As the State does not employ early learning...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: The 2021 allocated budget for the Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) is €48.33 million. This funding covers the cost of the seven levels of AIM, which encompass a range of both universal and targeted measures. The majority of this funding, €29.5 million, is for Level 7 Additional Assistance. This Level 7 funding is intended to facilitate either the recruitment of additional...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: My Department runs a number of Early Learning and Care schemes. The schemes are administered by Pobal on behalf of the DCEDIY. €289.3m euro has been allocated to the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme in 2021. The ECCE programme runs for 38 weeks each programme year. The standard capitation rate paid to providers is €69 per child, per week, and the higher...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: The introduction of the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) was a landmark moment for making high quality childcare more affordable and accessible to families in Ireland. The objectives of the NCS are to improve outcomes for children, reduce poverty, have a positive impact on gender equality in relation to labour market participation, tangibly reduce the cost of childcare for thousands of...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: The National Childminding Initiative, which began in 2002, contained a number of strands to support childminders. One of the strands was the appointment of Childminding Advisory Officers, some of whom were employed by the HSE and some by City and County Childcare Committees. Their roles included offering information, support and training to childminders; maintaining the voluntary notification...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Expenditure (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: As set out in the Revised Estimate for Public Services 2021, budgetary estimates for the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth broken down by programme and subhead into current and capital allocations are set out in the tables below. Programme A - Children and Family Support Programme 2021 REV Estimate Current Capital ...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Expenditure (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: As set out in the Revised Estimate for Public Services 2021, budgetary estimates for the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth broken down for Programme B by subhead into current and capital allocations are set out in the tables below.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Expenditure (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: As set out in the Revised Estimate for Public Services 2021, budgetary estimates for the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth broken down for Programme C by subhead into current and capital allocations are set out in the tables below.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Expenditure (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: As set out in the Revised Estimate for Public Services 2021, budgetary estimates for the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth broken down for Programme D by subhead into current and capital allocations are set out in the tables below. Programme D - An Equal and Inclusive Society 2021 REV Estimate - - Current Capital ...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Expenditure (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: As set out in the Revised Estimate for Public Services 2021, budgetary estimates for the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth broken down for Programme E by subhead into current and capital allocations are set out in the tables below. Programme E - A Fair and Efficient Support System for International Protection Seekers 2021 REV Estimate - ...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child and Family Agency (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: In 2019, the previous Minister received correspondence from an individual advising that a service level agreement was not in place between Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, and a named service provider. My Department plays no role in Tusla's commissioning processes, which are operational matters for Tusla. Similarly, any decisions with regard to service level agreements with third...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: Following the dissolution of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation, my Department became the data controller for all the personal data contained in the records and databases that transferred from the Commission. My Department is responsible for protecting and fulfilling important rights of the individuals who are identified, or identifiable, in the Mother and Baby Homes...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Advertising (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: My Department has no plans to launch an advertising campaign in relation to making Subject Access Requests (SARs) concerning records transferred to the Department from the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation. Information relevant to making a SAR is available on the Department's website. The webpage also includes a detailed guide to making a SAR that provides responses to...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1016 to 1018, inclusive, together. In responding to the Deputy's questions, it is important to firstly acknowledge that the establishment of a Commission of Investigation into public concerns relating to mother and baby homes was the subject of extensive debate in the Oireachtas with accompanying widespread national and international media interest. The...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Advertising (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: As part of its response to the Final Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes (and Certain Related Matters), the Government has committed to establishing a Restorative Recognition Scheme for survivors of Mother and Baby and County Home institutions. This scheme will include a restorative recognition payment and a form of enhanced medical card. An...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Advertising (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: I published the General Scheme and Heads of Bill of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill on the 11th May 2021, including a press release, and frequently asked questions document. I am engaging extensively in a consultation process with stakeholders, including a bespoke consultation with those affected by illegal birth registration. I am grateful to all those who have given of their time to...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Domestic Violence (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: Since its formation, this Government has made clear that tackling domestic, sexual and gender-based violence is a key priority. The Programme for Government contains a commitment to investigate the provision of paid leave and social protection provision to victims of domestic violence with a view to establishing a statutory entitlement to paid domestic violence leave. My Department is...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Review of the Cost of Providing Quality Childcare Services in Ireland was published in November 2020 and provided analysis of the costs of providing childcare and the factors that impact on these costs. Data for the Review was captured in a survey on income and costs administered to centre-based providers in 2018 and breaks down key cost components for providers. The Review found that...