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Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Costs (14 Feb 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: 692. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the maximum subsidy persons would receive under the new affordable child care scheme 2017 in circumstances (details supplied). [7386/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Costs (14 Feb 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: 693. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the maximum subsidy a person would receive under the new affordable child care scheme 2017 in circumstances (details supplied). [7387/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Costs (14 Feb 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: 694. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the maximum subsidy a person would receive under the new affordable child care scheme 2017 in circumstances (details supplied). [7388/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Costs (14 Feb 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: 695. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the maximum subsidy persons would receive under the new affordable child care scheme 2017 in circumstances (details supplied). [7389/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Costs (14 Feb 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: 696. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the maximum subsidy persons would receive under the new affordable child care scheme 2017 in circumstances (details supplied). [7390/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Costs (14 Feb 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: 697. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the maximum subsidy persons would receive under the new affordable child care scheme 2017 in circumstances(details supplied). [7391/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Costs (14 Feb 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: 698. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the maximum subsidy persons would receive under the new affordable child care scheme 2017 in circumstances (details supplied). [7392/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Operations (14 Feb 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: 713. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason for the loss of the 24-7 Air Corps air transport service for the national aero medical co-ordination centre to transport Irish children awaiting transplants to the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6873/17]

Hospital Waiting Lists: Statements (9 Feb 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: I also welcome the opportunity to speak today. To say last Monday night's programme was heartbreaking is to put it incredibly mildly. As a mother with three kids, I could not imagine what it would be like to be one of those parents having a child in a similar position. Sometimes in our consideration of the issues we must also examine where the HSE might have got things right. Professor...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (9 Feb 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: 247. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a location (details supplied) will receive the lease from Irish Rail to progress restoring work. [6529/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (8 Feb 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: The programme for Government in chapter five, page 59, commits the Government to the expansion of the air ambulance service, including providing a night service. What is the situation in that regard and are we providing a 24 hour service when the need arises for an air ambulance for children who might need to be airlifted from Baldonnel to Great Ormond Street Hospital or to Belfast?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Affordable Child Care Scheme: Discussion (8 Feb 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Minister for being here. A lot of my questions will be directed at Mr. Jerry Murphy as they concern Pobal which was handed the mammoth task of delivering the programme as it has a lot of experience in that arena. My first concern is about the level of engagement it has had with the Department of Social Protection and Revenue because we are looking at individuals who are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Affordable Child Care Scheme: Discussion (8 Feb 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: I was referring to children who were vulnerable because their parents might have mental health issues or other issues and might not be in a position to care for them. In such circumstances, the best place for the children is in a crèche setting. That is the point I was making.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Affordable Child Care Scheme: Discussion (8 Feb 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: The Minister is correct, however, that I used the word "compassion". I asked whether there was any compassion in the scheme to facilitate parents who were not in a position to care for their children. In such circumstances, the most appropriate solution is to provide care for them in a child care setting rather than at home. I am referring to vulnerable children.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Affordable Child Care Scheme: Discussion (8 Feb 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: That answers my question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Affordable Child Care Scheme: Discussion (8 Feb 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: The Minister gave one answer but I am still hoping for a response from Mr. Murphy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Affordable Child Care Scheme: Discussion (8 Feb 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: I have a concern over the fact that, while we are taking all income into consideration, we are not offsetting anything for mortgage or rent. They are among the biggest expenses that parents of young children have.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Affordable Child Care Scheme: Discussion (8 Feb 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: I do not doubt that Mr. Murphy is working hard, but when Pobal came into being and we started supporting crèches, there were a lot of flaws. Are we going back to a paper-based system from September? How will we support the child care providers with funding if these systems are not up and running? I am sure this is a major concern to child care providers. Will the funds be based on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Affordable Child Care Scheme: Discussion (8 Feb 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: I am conscious that we are running out of time, but I believe this is a major question. I wish to ask Mr. Murphy about funding. Next September, we will have the universal sorted but the target will not be. While we are not discussing staff conditions today, what will pay the wages is when we know how the funding will come through. What mechanism is being put in place? Are we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Affordable Child Care Scheme: Discussion (8 Feb 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. It would be remiss of me not to comment on what Deputy Ó Laoghaire said earlier. The witnesses represent a considerable part of the child care workforce and they are focusing on staffing and finance concerns because that is part of the business model but it is separate to the scheme itself. It is important for that to be recognised and...