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Order of Business (22 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: Last night, the Fennessy family appeared on "Prime Time" pleading on their own behalf and that of five other families for the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Fitzgerald, to intervene in relation to Russian adoptions. What does the Government propose to do to resolve this matter? Will the Taoiseach commit today to amend the Adoption Act 2010? The National Vetting Bureau...

Order of Business (22 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: The deadline is 31 October 2013.

Older Citizens: Motion [Private Members]: Motion [Private Members] (22 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: I compliment my colleague on introducing this important motion, which gives us, elected representatives, the opportunity to echo what 5,000 to 6,000 voiced outside the gates of Leinster House today. Those 5,000 to 6,000 elderly people came out on a cold wet day to show their frustration and annoyance at how the Government has reneged on so many commitments its parties made in advance of the...

Older Citizens: Motion [Private Members]: Motion [Private Members] (22 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: That is a low point. The Government cannot fulfil its commitments.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Appointments to State Boards (22 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: 66. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when he intends to fill vacancies at the Censorship of Publications Board, the Irish Museum of Modern Art, the Chester Beatty Library and the Arts Council; the reason for the delay in these appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44485/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Application (22 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: 144. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will reintroduce tax deductions for charitable donations made by the self-employed. [44545/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (22 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: 228. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) under financial grounds. [44097/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Cafés Provision (22 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: 467. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will approve an application for funding under the capital programme made in respect of the Mullingar youth cafe. [44096/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (22 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: 523. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure a person (details supplied) in County Longford receives an appointment as a matter of urgency. [44345/13]

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: I thank the Chairman and apologise for being late. I thought the meeting was scheduled to start at 5.30 p.m. I will also have to leave before 8 p.m.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: I appreciate that, but I am due to speak during Private Members' time later. It is very positive that we are here today. The expert group published a report in July 2012 and we have been waiting a long time for this day to come. We had a good discussion on the Bill on Second Stage prior to the summer recess. Many of the amendments I have submitted were drawn up in consultation with...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: The Bill would benefit from a more explicit acknowledgment of the importance of educational welfare. The link between school non-attendance and child welfare concerns are well known. It is important to recognise that educational welfare services are a route for identifying other underlying child protection issues. Greater visibility of the issue of educational welfare would help for...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: It is as I suspected. We will make our points but there will be a counterargument for every amendment. It is important to explicitly acknowledge educational welfare in this section as a core attribute. The right to education is outlined in our Constitution and, accordingly, it should be acknowledged in this legislation. Would it make a material difference if this amendment were accepted?

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has outlined much of what lies behind the amendment. Including the word "all" in front of "families" is a reflection of the diversification of the family network in Ireland. It is no longer the conventional family of a mother, father and a number of children. The family home is made up of a different mixture, which is to be welcomed and...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: I want to add my voice to what has been said. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has outlined the issue quite well. Unfortunately, there have been many inconsistencies in recent years and decades. It is clear from the harrowing reports compiled in that time that inconsistency and a lack of inter-agency co-operation are themes that recur. The Minister has alluded to that on many...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: I have nothing further to add except to reiterate what I have already said. As it is an extremely important amendment I ask the Minister to give it due consideration.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: I seek clarification from the Minister. In her contribution, she mentioned that the proposal made in the amendment might somehow tie the hands of the professionals when dealing with a particular child welfare case or issue. Obviously, there must be some latitude with regard to what interventions and supports are needed, because no two cases or remedies are the same. However, I understand...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: It seems as if we are just going backwards and forwards, agreeing with Deputy Ó Caoláin' s points. I acknowledge the Equal Status Act exists and that it ensures we cannot be discriminatory to any section of society, and that is only right and proper. This legislation would be enhanced, however, if it were clearly and explicitly marked out that the agency in the performance of its...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: I move amendment No. 12: In page 13, subsection (8), line 12, after “shall” to insert “facilitate and”.In other words, the agency shall facilitate and promote enhanced interagency co-operation to ensure that services for children are co-ordinated and provide an integrated response to the needs of children and the families. On Second Stage I pointed out that...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: Having examined the matter at length, I was of the opinion that including the word "facilitate" would provide a stronger meaning. The Minister correctly condemned previous Administrations for the lack of inter-agency co-operation in this sector. It is extremely important for us to ensure, by means of the legislation, that there will be strong inter-agency co-operation. Successive reports...