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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021 (29 Jun 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: I understand everyone has their own positions on these matters but I need to point out that Tusla is not here to defend itself. I am not aware of the meeting Ms Logan is referring to and whether it was in a private capacity or a public forum. I need to put on the record it is not here to defend itself. We cannot continue with this train. Does Mr. O'Brien wish to contribute?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021 (29 Jun 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: Does any other witness want to come in? Are there witnesses who feel they did not get an opportunity to address earlier points or questions? Does any witness want to take the opportunity to make very brief concluding remarks? As no one has indicated I will say a very sincere thanks to all of our witnesses. This has been our second meeting on this pre-legislative scrutiny. We have a...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Jul 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: Senator Ruane sent her apologies and Deputy Whitmore is substituting for Deputy Cairns. I remind members who are participating remotely to keep their devices on mute until invited to speak. When speaking, I ask members, where possible, to have their cameras switched on and to be mindful that we are in public session. I also remind members of the constitutional requirement that they...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Jul 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: We seem to be experiencing some technical difficulties with Dr. Brooks's connection. I will see if we can get the link back. Does Mr. Wolfe wish to take over? Does he have those documents in front of him?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Jul 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: Great. I thank Mr. Wolfe.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Jul 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: There is a difficulty with Mr. Wolfe's connection. I am not sure if Dr. Brooks is back online. Mr. Wolfe's appears to be back online. Can he hear me?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Jul 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: He is back online now.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Jul 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: I thank Mr. Gloster. We are moving into our questions session and I remind members that they need to confirm their location. I call Senator Keogan and ask her to confirm her location.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Jul 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: They are for the Department, I assume. Are they?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Jul 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: I call Dr. Brooks or Mr. Wolfe, if one of them wants to come in on those questions. Mr. Wolfe is on mute. We do not seem to have Dr. Brooks. If Mr. Wolfe can come in, that would be great.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Jul 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: I ask Deputy Cathal Crowe to confirm his location.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Jul 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: Yes.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Jul 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: Before the witnesses respond, I must point out that the engagement concerns childminding. I do not know if the witnesses are going to be able to answer the Deputy's question.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Jul 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: We are coming under time pressure. I know that a question was asked about the ECCE scheme. I might ask Dr. Brooks to respond to that at the end. I will move on to Deputy Murnane O'Connor. I ask her to confirm her location.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Jul 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: I am not sure who among the witnesses wants to come in first.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Jul 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: Deputy Dillon, are you on campus, either in Leinster House or in the convention centre?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Jul 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: I am really sorry but I cannot allow you to ask any questions. That is the rule on privilege once a member is not in Leinster House or the convention centre so, unfortunately, I cannot bring you in. I apologise. Senator Seery Kearney, I think, will take the slot.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Jul 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: That is perfect. Can the Senator confirm her location?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Jul 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: I thank Dr. Cullen. Are there other points that Mr. Gloster would like to cover?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Jul 2021)

Kathleen Funchion: I thank Mr. Gloster. Would Mr. Wolfe or Dr. Brooks like to come in?