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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (12 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: 177. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the actions being taken to ensure there are adequate school places at second level in Skerries, County Dublin; his views on whether the current secondary provision requires extension or a new educational facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46263/19]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (19 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: The facts are getting in the way again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (20 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: As we have a quorum, I call the meeting to order. Apologies have been received from Deputies Sherlock and Mitchell and Senator Warfield. I propose we go into private session to discuss some housekeeping matters.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: I welcome members and any members of the public who may be watching on Oireachtas TV. The purpose of today's meeting is to discuss the 30th anniversary of the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child on World Children's Day. I welcome Dr. Niall Muldoon, the Ombudsman for Children, and Dr. Karen McAuley, head of policy in the Office of the Ombudsman for children. I draw the attention of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: I thank Dr. Muldoon. There is a lot to consider in his statement. I thank him for going through it. As Chair, I believe it is appropriate to acknowledge his acknowledgment of our report. Although the ink on it is still drying, the consensus and the collaborative work on which members engaged were worthwhile. The complementary report of the Joint Committee on Housing, Planning and Local...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: I should clarify I referred to an inability to recruit.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: Would Dr. McAuley agree with my point that the office of the Ombudsman for Children is a critical player in regard to oversight?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: Okay, so it depends on the publication of the Bill. Dr. Muldoon mentioned inter-agency difficulties. This is something he has also addressed in the past, and several times while I have been Chair of the committee. He set out some practical examples where Tusla and Garda districts can mirror one another, and I am sure that also happens with the HSE and other institutions. Returning to how...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: The Senator will get an opportunity.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: I will let the Senator in in a minute.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: Is it significant that there may be hangovers from the past?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: Before I bring in Deputy Rabbitte, I welcome a second group of students who have joined us in the Gallery. I thank the students in question - Rory Lawlor, Jack O'Connell, Rebecca Feely and Saraid Hartnett - for attending today's meeting of the Joint Committee on Children and Youth Affairs. Deputy Rabbitte will be followed by Deputy Neville.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: Everyone on the committee will agree that most social media platforms are used for one of two things. They are used either for hatred and bile or for proper communication of whatever it is that is being pushed. Unfortunately, as the Deputy alluded to, over the past year or so, I have seen a horrible emerging trend that the majority of social media is attacking this, that or the other. There...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: Sure. Well-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: It is so prevalent now that it is taking on a life of its own.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: It is an aspect of it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: I thank the witnesses and members for a fascinating end to an interesting discussion. I also thank the secretariat for reminding me about the following: in the course of our discussion specific to pathfinder, it is appropriate that the committee write to the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, seeking information and an update on the matter.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: The witnesses can then come back to us for a discussion on same at another meeting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: We will write to the three Departments and I thank Deputy Neville for his suggestion. We have agreed that action. I thank the Dr. Muldoon and Dr. McAuley for their presentations and the members for their engagement. We will adjourn until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, 4 December, when we will meet representatives of Scouting Ireland. It is intended that the select committee will meet on Tuesday,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Gaelscoil Issues (26 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: 205. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the details of the provision of a new Gaelscoil for Donabate, County Dublin; the process by which the patronage will be decided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48754/19]