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Written Answers — Child Abuse: Child Abuse (24 Nov 2009)

Barry Andrews: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (24 Nov 2009)

Barry Andrews: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (24 Nov 2009)

Barry Andrews: The overall responsibility for child care matters rests within the Health Service Executive (HSE), with the Board and the Chief Executive Officer. I can confirm, in addition, that the HSE has recently appointed a new Assistant National Director with responsibility for Children and Family Social Services.

Written Answers — Foreign Adoptions: Foreign Adoptions (24 Nov 2009)

Barry Andrews: The Adoption Bill, 2009, is designed to give force of law to the Hague Convention on the Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Inter-country Adoption. The new legislation, which incorporates the provisions of the Hague Convention, is designed to provide a framework to ensure that appropriate procedures have been followed and that all adoptions are effected in the best...

Written Answers — Foreign Adoptions: Foreign Adoptions (24 Nov 2009)

Barry Andrews: The Adoption Bill, 2009, is designed to give force of law to the Hague Convention on the Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Inter-country Adoption. The new legislation, which incorporates the provisions of the Hague Convention, is designed to provide a framework to ensure that appropriate procedures have been followed and that all adoptions are effected in the best...

Written Answers — Foreign Adoptions: Foreign Adoptions (24 Nov 2009)

Barry Andrews: The Adoption Bill, 2009, is designed to give force of law to the Hague Convention on the Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Inter-country Adoption. The new legislation, which incorporates the provisions of the Hague Convention, is designed to provide a framework to ensure that appropriate procedures have been followed and that all adoptions are effected in the best...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Nov 2009)

Barry Andrews: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Foreign Adoptions: Foreign Adoptions (24 Nov 2009)

Barry Andrews: The Adoption Bill, 2009, is designed to give force of law to the Hague Convention on the Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Inter-country Adoption. The new legislation, which incorporates the provisions of the Hague Convention, is designed to provide a framework to ensure that appropriate procedures have been followed and that all adoptions are effected in the best...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Nov 2009)

Barry Andrews: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (19 Nov 2009)

Barry Andrews: A reply to Parliamentary Question No. 162 of 15 October 2009 was issued to the Deputy from the Health Service Executive (HSE) on the 18 November 2009.

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (18 Nov 2009)

Barry Andrews: The Youth Affairs Unit of my Department received an application on behalf of the Youth Project referred to by the Deputy, to be considered for funding in 2008 under the Special Projects for Youth Scheme. Due to the large number of applications received and the limited funding available, it was not possible to provide the funding requested. The 2009 budget allocation for youth services is...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (18 Nov 2009)

Barry Andrews: I have responsibility for the implementation of the free Pre-School Year in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) scheme which is being introduced in January 2010. The scheme as announced allows for a minimum enrolment of 8 children who qualify for the free Pre-School Year, rather than 10 as stated. In addition, exceptions to this requirement are provided for. As a result, services...

International Human Trafficking: Motion (Resumed) (18 Nov 2009)

Barry Andrews: I join with his Fine Gael colleagues in complimenting Deputy Naughten on his tenacity and responsibility in bringing this matter regularly to the attention of the political system. It is to the credit of everybody in the House when politicians act in this responsible manner. I want, first of all, to replace some of the assertions being made in the House over the past two days with some...

International Human Trafficking: Motion (Resumed) (18 Nov 2009)

Barry Andrews: I did not say that. It is important to put on the record that this is not what I said.

Adoption Bill 2009: Second Stage (18 Nov 2009)

Barry Andrews: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Before beginning this important debate I wish to acknowledge the difficult year this has been for everybody involved in international adoptions because of uncertainty about some countries and delays that have occurred. I acknowledge in particular the delay, frustration and upset that prospective adoptive parents have experienced. It is...

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (17 Nov 2009)

Barry Andrews: The Youth Affairs Unit of my Department received an application on behalf of the Youth Project referred to by the Deputy, to be considered for funding in 2008 under the Special Projects for Youth Scheme. Due to the large number of applications received and the limited funding available, it was not possible to provide the funding requested. The 2009 budget allocation for youth services is...

Written Answers — Adoption Services: Adoption Services (17 Nov 2009)

Barry Andrews: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Homeless Persons: Homeless Persons (17 Nov 2009)

Barry Andrews: I propose to take Questions Nos. 187 and 188 together. As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Pre-school Services: Pre-school Services (17 Nov 2009)

Barry Andrews: As the Deputy will be aware, I have responsibility for the implementation of the free Pre-School Year in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) scheme which is being introduced in January 2010. The scheme is open to all commercial and community pre-schools and creche facilities, which are notified to the Health Service Executive (HSE) or registered with the Irish Montessori Educational...

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (17 Nov 2009)

Barry Andrews: The Adoption Board has recognised adoptions effected in South Africa and entered them in the Register of Foreign Adoptions under section 5 of the Adoption Act 1991. The Adoption Board has previously examined the adoption laws of South Africa and deemed them to be in compliance with Irish Law. The Hague Conference on Private International Law lists South Africa as having ratified and signed...