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Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (3 Feb 2015)

James Reilly: Since the decision to establish this investigation was announced, there have been calls for the inclusion of a wide range of institutions in the list of Mother and Baby Homes. In responding to these calls it is important to be clear on what we want this investigation to examine and that we are clear and realistic as to our approach and expectations here. My sole objective is to establish a...

Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation: Motion (Resumed) (28 Jan 2015)

James Reilly: ...of that committee. I would like to state my personal appreciation of those who have shared deeply personal accounts of their experiences with me. I hope they continue to find the resilience and courage to assist the commission in establishing the truth of what happened. The valuable work that has been carried out by a number of historians and advocacy groups has informed public...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Records (25 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: The Department of Health and Children began the AIRR Project in 2004. Its purpose was to examine the Department’s child care files, find any references to the names of children who were in care and to create an index containing those names. The purpose of the index was to facilitate efficient and thorough searches and retrieval of records on behalf of individuals seeking their own...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (18 Jun 2015)

James Reilly: As outlined in my reply to the Deputy last week, a Commission of Investigation is completely independent in the conduct of its investigations. Therefore the precise timing and approach to its work is a matter for the Commission to decide and progress. I would note however, that the Commissions website www.mbhcoi.ie states that in addition to former residents and employees, they would also...

Other Questions: Foster Care (15 Apr 2015)

James Reilly: The report of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse - the Ryan report - was published on 20 May, 2009 and was one of a range of measures which were put in place following the formal apology by the State to the victims of abuse. The Residential Institutions Redress Board was also established in order to make payments to persons who, as children, were abused while residents in industrial...

Interdepartmental Report on the Commission of Investigation into the Mother and Baby Homes: Statements (17 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: I welcome today's opportunity for statements on mother and baby homes. In line with the motion passed on 11 June, I wish to update the House on the significant progress which has been achieved in just five weeks on the establishment of a commission of investigation into these issues of public concern. It is just a matter of days since my appointment as Minister for Children and Youth...

Other Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (20 Jan 2015)

James Reilly: On that specific issue, it is important to point out that the commission would have to come back to me as Minister and I would then have to take up the matter with Cabinet. Beyond that, we are into the realms of conjecture. I believe we can afford the commission this flexibility. We do not know whether it will do that or deem that necessary. It is important to bear in mind the Dáil...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Advertising Expenditure (13 Jan 2016)

James Reilly: The Department of Children and Youth Affairs website is the primary resource in providing information for use by the public and an essential communications tool for my Department. My Department occasionally uses free tools e.g. Twitter and YouTube, to communicate with the public. On occasion, my Department may provide public information through other media e.g. electronic, broadcast and print...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Mortality Rates Report (13 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: The Health Service Executive's Risk and Incident Investigation Process provides a framework for conducting investigations into serious incidents. Investigations of serious incidents including baby deaths have been conducted under the Process with support provided by the Executive's National Incident Management Team as appropriate. The Department does not receive information on HSE...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Reports (13 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: The Health Service Executive conducts investigations into serious incidents including perinatal deaths and the Executive's Risk and Incident Investigation Process provides a framework for conducting such investigations. Investigations of serious incidents including baby deaths have been conducted under the Process with support provided by the Executive's National Incident Management Team as...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 40 - Children and Youth Affairs (Supplementary) (9 Dec 2014)

James Reilly: I welcome the opportunity to appear before the select sub-committee to outline particulars relating to the Supplementary Estimate for 2014 under Vote 40, the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. The committee will be aware that the Supplementary Estimate is for the sum of €1,000. It is purely of a technical nature, to allow for the creation of a new subhead in my Department's...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Appointments to State Boards (13 Jan 2016)

James Reilly: As Minister I may nominate and appoint individuals to bodies within my Department's remit (subject to Government approval in certain circumstances) and nominate individuals to bodies under the remit of other Ministers. I have set out below relevant details since my appointment as Minister for Children and Youth Affairs on 11th July 2014 and the respective remunerations. Adoption Authority of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Investigations (11 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: The Health Service Executive's Risk and Incident Investigation Process provides a framework for conducting investigations into serious incidents. Investigations of serious incidents including baby deaths have been conducted under the Process with support provided by the Executive's National Incident Management Team as appropriate. The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of my Department is...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Illegal Adoptions (20 Jan 2015)

James Reilly: The Adoption Act 1952 provided a legal basis for adoption in Ireland and for the establishment of the Adoption Board. This brought order to what had been the system of ad-hoc arrangements in lieu of formal adoption procedures up to this point. Prior to the commencement of the 1952 Adoption Act it would be inaccurate to describe these informal adoptions as illegal. However, it is recognised...

Interdepartmental Report on the Commission of Investigation into the Mother and Baby Homes: Statements (17 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: The report acknowledges the absolute need to develop an opportunity for those who were mothers or children in these mother and baby homes to input their experiences. This is recognised as requiring considerable and careful management, taking account of learning from similar processes. The report also notes the need for the confidentiality of sensitive personal information to be protected...

Seanad: Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes: Motion (27 Jan 2015)

James Reilly: It is also clear from the available information that mother and baby type services were a considerable focus of operations in some county homes. For that reason, the terms of reference also provide for a representative sample of county homes to be examined by the commission. The sample will be selected by the commission based on evidence of the extent of the operation of this particular...

Other Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (20 Jan 2015)

James Reilly: ..., much of the work will be done in parallel during the first phase. An interim report will be provided after 18 months. However, the Minister of the day can seek an interim report prior to that and it is also open to the commission to provide an earlier interim report. It is important to point out that the commission has the discretion to seek a specific change in its terms of...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (14 Jan 2015)

James Reilly: ...directly from a solicitor representing the family involved in this case. This correspondence encloses a series of communications over recent years between the family, the Minister for Justice and Equality and the Garda Commissioner. The papers refer to the detailed investigations which have been undertaken by an Garda Síochána in relation to these matters. Although the...

Health Services (5 Oct 2010)

James Reilly: ..., in response to my last question that was dealt with by the Minister. In regard to this issue, the Minister will forgive me if I read out a section of a report from the Dental Protection Ireland. Dental Protection Ireland, DPL, the specialist risk management group, has raised concerns about a memo from a HSE senior dental manager sent to dentists working in community clinics indicating...

Topical Issue Debate: Death of Ms Savita Halappanavar (14 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I extend my sympathy to the family of Ms Savita Halappanavar on their loss. My aim and the role of my Department is to improve the health and well-being of all people in Ireland in a manner that promotes better health for everyone, fair access, responsive and appropriate care delivery and high performance. In particular, our focus is on ensuring the provision of a safe, quality-assured,...