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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Paternity Benefit (19 Feb 2019)

Alan Farrell: 90. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons that availed of paternity benefit since its introduction in September 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8101/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Treatment Benefit Scheme Data (19 Feb 2019)

Alan Farrell: 92. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons that availed of aural benefit through the treatment benefit scheme since its extension to the self-employed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8100/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: General Scheme of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (19 Feb 2019)

Alan Farrell: On behalf of the joint committee I welcome the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Katherine Zappone, who is accompanied by her departmental officials Ms Éimear Fisher, assistant secretary, Mr. Denis O'Sullivan and Mr. Albert O'Donoghue, principal officers, and Mr. Michael Keenan, assistant principal officer. They are joined by the interim CEO of Tusla, Mr. Pat Smith, and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: General Scheme of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (19 Feb 2019)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Minister for her opening statement. I have two questions before calling Deputy Rabbitte. I appreciate this matter is not entirely within the remit of the Minister's Department, but given the presumed imminent departure of the UK from the European Union, with or without a deal and perhaps after an extension period, what steps can the State take to ensure mutual recognition of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: General Scheme of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (19 Feb 2019)

Alan Farrell: The reality is that any divergence from existing arrangements by the UK will result in the withdrawal of arrangements between the European Union and the UK, and this will result in a significant reduction in the availability of individuals who might have British qualifications. Has there been any discussion on this issue with the UK and, if so, are there any indications that it is planning...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: General Scheme of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (19 Feb 2019)

Alan Farrell: It does, but it raises another question. There have been issues in terms of the Department recognising qualifications from other jurisdictions. In my experience, getting the Department to recognise or make a decision on recognition takes a long time. My concern is that if the UK failed to address this matter adequately in its negotiations with the EU, or the EU did not adequately address...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: General Scheme of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (19 Feb 2019)

Alan Farrell: It flows from our meeting last week in regard to social workers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: General Scheme of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (19 Feb 2019)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Minister for that clarification. I call Deputy Rabbitte.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: General Scheme of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (19 Feb 2019)

Alan Farrell: Yes, of course.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: General Scheme of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (19 Feb 2019)

Alan Farrell: I invite Deputy Mitchell to put her questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: General Scheme of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (19 Feb 2019)

Alan Farrell: I do not think the British authorities have had those conversations themselves, never mind with us.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: General Scheme of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (19 Feb 2019)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Minister and her officials. Regardless of which path the UK takes, it is the citizens of this State to whom this committee and the Department are answerable. They will feel the effects for many years to come and it is important to say that. I also re-state something the Minister said a few moments ago which is critical and supported by all Members of the Dáil and Seanad....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: General Scheme of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (19 Feb 2019)

Alan Farrell: On behalf of the joint committee, I thank the Minister and her officials for their presentation. We will adjourn until 9.30 a.m. on Wednesday next, 27 February, when we will meet the chair designate of Tusla, Mr. Pat Rabbitte, to discuss his appointment and the strategic priorities for his term in office.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (26 Feb 2019)

Alan Farrell: That concludes questions to the Minister of State at the Department of Defence.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (26 Feb 2019)

Alan Farrell: 132. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of claims and the amount claimed under the med 2 dental expenses scheme in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9281/19]

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)

Alan Farrell: Like all Members, I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this very important Bill as we prepare for the eventualities of Brexit. We in Ireland have benefited greatly from our membership of the European Union, going back 46 years when we joined the then EEC at the same time as the United Kingdom. Nobody can doubt the change that has occurred in this country over those 46...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Tusla: Chairperson Designate (27 Feb 2019)

Alan Farrell: I thank Mr. Rabbitte and call Deputy Sherlock.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Tusla: Chairperson Designate (27 Feb 2019)

Alan Farrell: I thank Mr. Rabbitte. He is most welcome. Like Deputy Sherlock, I find it a bit strange to see Mr. Rabbitte on the other side of the committee room, without his ministerial hat on. His offer for the committee to meet him and the members of the executive team is welcome. We have done that before. It is probably something we should formalise and do on a more regular basis. It would...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Tusla: Chairperson Designate (27 Feb 2019)

Alan Farrell: I wish to follow up on a point touched on by Mr. Rabbitte, in terms of his suggestion as a sort of spokesperson for the agency, that the inherent nature of the work that is completed by the agency tends, unfortunately, to be portrayed in the media as negative and never really positive. There are nonetheless so many services that the agency provides that the general public needs to hear about...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Tusla: Chairperson Designate (27 Feb 2019)

Alan Farrell: There are so many agencies I can think of where there is an individual I can telephone and get a response from almost instantly.