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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sorry, Deputy Troy. That was my mistake. I will call Mr. McKiernan and then you to contribute.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank members for their attendance. I acknowledge the presence in the Gallery of Mr. Orán Sweeney, Ms Ciara Cashen and Ms Lorraine Cronin from the Donegal County Childcare Committee and thank them for the work they are doing. I also note the presence of Mr. Pat Montague of Start Strong and thank him as well. The next session will deal with the issues arising on foot of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister and Ms McLoughlin for being here for this section of our three-part meeting dealing with child-care issues. The next session will be a review post the broadcasting of "A Breach of Trust". We will suspend until 12 o'clock.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Is there buy-in within the establishment to change that given that we are all agreed that early years services represent the way to go? We all agree that the early years are the most critical in the development of the child.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: It would be acceptable to give the name of the store if it helped to facilitate other women.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Will Senator Henry please ensure that her mobile telephone is switched off?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Go raibh maith agat.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: It could be the iPad.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: In terms of the discussion, would the Minister agree the discussion is not just about her Department, it is a cross-sectoral issue, cross-departmental be it Social Protection, Finance, Enterprise, Jobs and Innovation, or Education and Skills?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: After the discussion, perhaps as a committee we might discuss whether to forward the presentations and request other committees to do that as well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Time, please, Deputy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank everybody for their patience and remind them to switch off their mobile phones. The purpose of this session is to discuss child care in Ireland and the child care committee report. I remind members that we must suspend for a quarter of an hour at the end of the session for technical broadcasting reasons. I welcome the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Frances...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: We thank all our witnesses for being here before us and for their very informative presentations and interaction. We will suspend for a couple of minutes to allow the Minister to come in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Can I remind members we are 15 minutes over time?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank both witnesses for their informative and enlightening presentations. I am conscious that we will be over time in this session so I urge members to be brief with their questions rather than making statements. I welcome the Minister, who has been in the gallery since the beginning of the meeting. She will remain after this session ends. I will allow three minutes to each member.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Ms McMonagle and Mr. Gray. Ciairín de Buis, on behalf of Start Strong, is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I remind members and those in the gallery that mobile phones should be off or on airplane mode as they interfere with broadcasting of proceedings and cause distress to members of staff. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss issues concerning child care in Ireland and the recent report on support for child care for working families and its implications for employment. Our meeting will...

Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Pauline conversion of Sinn Féin to accountability and transparency in respect of the Garda Síochána and those who police the force. I hope the party will bring its interest to a new level in co-operation with all matters regarding the state of our country. Not too long ago, the party that tabled this motion refused to co-operate with the Garda Síochána...

Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: The high esteem in which An Garda Síochána is held is a vital pillar of Irish society and our democracy. It is imperative that the status and position of the Garda Síochána in our society is upheld at all times. One of the central ways in a modern democratic system in which we achieve this is through an independent body having oversight of our police force. In this...

Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: He would top the poll. Populism is easy.