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Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (8 Dec 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Programme for Government 2011 states that the Referendum on Children's Rights is a priority, and that the wording of the proposed referendum will be along the lines of that proposed by the All Party Joint Committee on the Constitutional Amendment on Children. Since taking office, both myself and officials of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs have had a number of meetings with...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Dec 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have been advised by the HSE that they are currently collecting the data requested and that it is hoped to issue a response to the Deputy by the end of next week.

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (8 Dec 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have been advised by the HSE that they are currently collecting the data requested and that it is hoped to issue a response to the Deputy by the end of next week.

Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (8 Dec 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: My Department has sought the information from the HSE requested by the Deputy on the number of children who have left care this year. I will provide the Deputy with the information when it becomes available.

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (13 Dec 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy with the most up-to-date information.

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (13 Dec 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 412 and 413 together. The Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 sets specific responsibilities on office holders in relation to the employment of special advisers. Generally speaking, any special adviser who is appointed pursuant to the Public Service Management Act 1997 will be required, not later than 31 January each year, to provide a statement of...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (13 Dec 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have responsibility for the implementation of the National Childcare Investment Programme (NCIP) which included a capital grant programme to develop childcare facilities. Under the NCIP capital funding was made available to community and commercial childcare providers for the development and refurbishment of childcare facilities. However, due to the economic downturn, and following a...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (13 Dec 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: The City of Dublin Youth Service Board (CDYSB) has been for many years promoting, supporting and co-ordinating the development of voluntary youth clubs and youth services in Dublin City and I am aware of the valuable work carried out by CDYSB in the youth work sector, In light of current budgetary constraints, the youth budget requires careful management with a focus on prioritising...

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (13 Dec 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) provides a vetting service to the HSE in respect of applicants for an assessment of eligibility and suitability to adopt. Applications made to the Unit are made by organisations registered with the Unit. Applications are not accepted from individuals. In the case of adoptions the Unit deals with requests from the HSE. The GCVU does not refuse any vetting...

Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (13 Dec 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have asked the Health Service Executive to update the Deputy as a matter of urgency.

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (13 Dec 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have asked the Health Service Executive to update the Deputy as a matter of urgency.

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (13 Dec 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: The HSE has confirmed that a response was forwarded to Deputy Sandra McLellan on the 15th November 2011. A further copy has been reissued.

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (13 Dec 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have asked the Health Service Executive to update the Deputy as a matter of urgency.

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (13 Dec 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have asked the Health Service Executive to update the Deputy as a matter of urgency.

Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (13 Dec 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: The HSE has responsibility for the implementation of the recommendations from the report on the inspection by HIQA that was undertaken last October. I have been informed by the National Manager for Special Care and High Support for the HSE that a number of critical actions identified by HIQA have already been undertaken. HIQA has indicated that it will carry out another full inspection of...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (14 Dec 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 252 and 253 together. The employment control framework for the HSE provides that the grade of social worker is exempted from the public sector moratorium on recruitment and filling of vacancies. The Ryan Report Implementation Plan committed to the recruitment of an additional 270 social workers. The first 200 of these new posts were in place by the end of...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (14 Dec 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: My Department was formally established on 3 June 2011 and to date there has been no money spent on public relations companies.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (14 Dec 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: My Department was formally established on 3 June 2011 and to date there has been no money spent on international, national and local media.

Written Answers — Child Abuse: Child Abuse (14 Dec 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: I have seen the recent media reports in which the individual referred to by the Deputy was named. However, I am not in a position to comment on these reports. The media coverage linked the individual concerned to a supplementary report prepared by the Dublin Archdiocese Commission. Following publication of the Commission's Report the then Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform...

Commissions of Inquiry (15 Dec 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: The HSE, which has statutory responsibility for child welfare and protection, has been conducting a national audit of all Catholic dioceses and religious orders. It expects to be in a position in the spring of 2012 to furnish a report to me on the diocesan element of this audit. I have stated that the need for follow-up action will be informed by the findings of the national audit. It is...