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- Written Answers — Child Welfare and Protection: Child Welfare and Protection (24 Jan 2012)
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 — Adoption Services: Adoption Services (24 Jan 2012)
Frances Fitzgerald: The Hague Convention website (www.hcch.net) sets out the position with regard to the countries which have ratified or acceded to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption. The Hague Convention is designed to ensure a minimum set of standards in intercountry adoption. The latest information indicates that Taiwan is not a signatory to...
- Written Answers — Child Abuse: Child Abuse (24 Jan 2012)
Frances Fitzgerald: I presume the Deputy is referring to the proposed legislation to put Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children on a statutory footing. The policy framework to implement the decision by Government to put Children First on a statutory footing is currently being finalised and the matter raised by the Deputy will be considered as part of this process.
- Written Answers — Adoption Services: Adoption Services (24 Jan 2012)
Frances Fitzgerald: The Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption is due to enter into force for Vietnam on 1 February 2012. I have just returned from a very positive visit to Vietnam focussing on intercountry adoption. My visit coincided with a visit of a delegation from the Adoption Authority of Ireland led by the Chairman, Mr Geoffrey Shannon, to Vietnam to discuss administrative matters. My visit provided...
- Written Answers — Adoption Services: Adoption Services (24 Jan 2012)
Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 577, 578, 582 and 583 together. With effect from 1 November 2010, intercountry adoptions can be effected with other countries which have ratified the Hague Convention. Adoptions may also be effected with countries with which Ireland has a bilateral agreement. The Hague Convention is a minimum set of standards in intercountry adoption in areas such as...
- Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (24 Jan 2012)
Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 579 to 581, inclusive, together. A total of â¬1.7m (approximately) in funding has been available from 2010 to date for the specific support of the provision of youth cafés. The bulk of this funding was allocated to the dedicated competitive funding scheme announced in 2010. The majority of the funds awarded from this scheme (approximately â¬1.5m) were...
- Written Answers — Adoption Services: Adoption Services (24 Jan 2012)
Frances Fitzgerald: The Adoption Authority is an independent statutory body charged with implementing the Adoption Act, 2010. The Authority has responsibility for the direct operational implementation of legislation and Government policy. Information relating to intercountry adoption from specific countries can be obtained from the Adoption Authority and is posted on the AAI website (www.aai.gov.ie). With...
- Written Answers — Parliamentary Questions: Parliamentary Questions (24 Jan 2012)
Frances Fitzgerald: I have been advised by the HSE that the following is the position in relation to PQs referred by my Department (from the 2nd June 2011- 20th January 2012) for direct reply: TOTAL Total No. of PQs Referred 123 Total Answered(of which 25 were answered within 15 working days) 54 Replies outstanding 69
- Written Answers — Early School Leavers: Early School Leavers (24 Jan 2012)
Frances Fitzgerald: The NEWB was established under the Education (Welfare) Act, 2000 as the statutory agency with responsibility to ensure that every child attends school regularly, or otherwise receives a certain minimum education. The Act provides a comprehensive framework to promote regular school attendance and tackle the problems of absenteeism and early school leaving. The remit of the Board was extended...
- Written Answers — Adoption Services: Adoption Services (24 Jan 2012)
Frances Fitzgerald: The Adoption Authority of Ireland is an independent statutory body established under the Adoption Act, 2010. The Authority has responsibility for the operational implementation of enacted legislation and Government policy. As the issue raised by the Deputy is of an operational nature, I have forwarded the request to the Authority for direct attention.
- Written Answers — Child Welfare and Protection: Child Welfare and Protection (24 Jan 2012)
Frances Fitzgerald: I have asked the HSE to provide me with the information requested by the Deputy as a matter of urgency and I will forward same on receipt.
- Written Answers — Foster Care: Foster Care (24 Jan 2012)
Frances Fitzgerald: I have asked the HSE to provide me with the additional information requested by the Deputy as a matter of urgency and I will forward same on receipt.
- Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (24 Jan 2012)
Frances Fitzgerald: I have asked the HSE to provide me with the information requested by the Deputy as a matter of urgency and I will forward same on receipt.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Jan 2012)
Frances Fitzgerald: I have asked the Health Service Executive to update the Deputy as a matter of urgency.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Jan 2012)
Frances Fitzgerald: I have asked the Health Service Executive to update the Deputy as a matter of urgency.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Jan 2012)
Frances Fitzgerald: I have asked the Health Service Executive to update the Deputy as a matter of urgency.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Jan 2012)
Frances Fitzgerald: I have asked the Health Service Executive to update the Deputy as a matter of urgency.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Jan 2012)
Frances Fitzgerald: I have asked the Health Service Executive to update the Deputy as a matter of urgency.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Jan 2012)
Frances Fitzgerald: I have asked the Health Service Executive to update the Deputy as a matter of urgency.
- Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (24 Jan 2012)
Frances Fitzgerald: I would like to inform the Deputy that the position in respect of my Department is that four agencies are funded by the Exchequer through my Department's Vote. These are the Adoption Authority of Ireland (AAI), the Family Support Agency (FSA), the National Educational Welfare Board (NEWB) and the Ombudsman for Children. With effect from 1 January 2012, I have taken responsibility for...