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Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services (23 Apr 2013)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme was introduced in January 2010 with the objective of providing one free pre-school year for all eligible children prior to commencing primary school. Childcare services participating in the ECCE programme are paid a standard capitation fee of €62.50 per week for each eligible child enrolled for the free pre-school year. Under...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Staff Remuneration (23 Apr 2013)

Frances Fitzgerald: The information requested in relation to staff in my Department is set out below. Salary Range Number of staff More than €200,000 0 Between €150,000-€200,000 1 Between €100,000-€150,000 12 Between €80,000-€100,000 17 Between €60,000-€80,000 16 Between €40,000-€60,000 54 Between...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Death Review Group Report (23 Apr 2013)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will be aware that I am currently examining options, in association with the Attorney General, to strengthen legislation regarding the provision of aftercare. I have recently held round-table discussions with HSE, service providers, advocates and the voluntary sector in relation to the recent improvements in aftercare service delivery and the proposed legislative change. My...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Children in Care (23 Apr 2013)

Frances Fitzgerald: The HSE has advised me it commissions a number of agencies to provide provide aftercare services to young people leaving care as follows: Focus Ireland, Crosscare, Don Bosco, Peter McVerry Trust, Smyly's Aftercare, ClareCare and Good Shepherd Services, Cork.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Health Services Staff Numbers (23 Apr 2013)

Frances Fitzgerald: The HSE has advised me that at their last audit in January 2013, there were 45 dedicated aftercare workers in the HSE. In addition, many social workers and social care workers in residential settings while not dedicated aftercare workers, provide aftercare on a continuing basis, as part of their workload.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Children in Care (23 Apr 2013)

Frances Fitzgerald: At the end of December 2012, 1,457 young people were in receipt of an aftercare service. The HSE has indicated that 412 children in care turned 18 years of age in 2012. The needs of all of these young people was considered and 300 young people were assessed as needing one or a combination of these specific aftercare services: remaining with foster carers, remaining in supported lodgings,...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Children in Care (23 Apr 2013)

Frances Fitzgerald: The HSE has indicated that as at the 31st December 2013, the number of young people in receipt of aftercare service is 1457.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Medical Records (23 Apr 2013)

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 — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services (23 Apr 2013)

Frances Fitzgerald: Funding of up to €1 million is available in 2013 from my Department for fit-out, refurbishment works or building enhancement projects for the startup of new Youth Cafés. One of the core functions of a youth café is that it offers support to young people, ranging from practical support to advice through their participation in activities that are of interest to them and that...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services (23 Apr 2013)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Youth Affairs Unit of my Department provides a range of funding schemes, programmes and supports to the youth sector. Funding of some €53.173m is available in 2013 to support the provision of youth services and programmes to young people throughout the country including those from disadvantaged communities. Targeted supports for disadvantaged, marginalised and at risk young people...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services (23 Apr 2013)

Frances Fitzgerald: As part of Budget 2013 I, together with my colleague, the Minister for Social Protection, was pleased to announce a new School Age Childcare initiative which will be targeted at low-income parents availing of employment opportunities. The initiative is expected to receive funding of €14 million to provide, in a full year, in the region of 6,000 after-school places for children...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services (23 Apr 2013)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme was introduced in January 2010 with the objective of providing one free pre-school year for all eligible children prior to commencing primary school. Childcare services participating in the ECCE programme are paid a standard capitation fee of €62.50 per week for each eligible child enrolled for the free pre-school year. Under...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Staff Remuneration (23 Apr 2013)

Frances Fitzgerald: The information requested in relation to staff in my Department is set out below. Salary Range Number of staff More than €200,000 0 Between €150,000-€200,000 1 Between €100,000-€150,000 12 Between €80,000-€100,000 17 Between €60,000-€80,000 16 Between €40,000-€60,000 54 Between...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Death Review Group Report (23 Apr 2013)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will be aware that I am currently examining options, in association with the Attorney General, to strengthen legislation regarding the provision of aftercare. I have recently held round-table discussions with HSE, service providers, advocates and the voluntary sector in relation to the recent improvements in aftercare service delivery and the proposed legislative change. My...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Children in Care (23 Apr 2013)

Frances Fitzgerald: The HSE has advised me it commissions a number of agencies to provide provide aftercare services to young people leaving care as follows: Focus Ireland, Crosscare, Don Bosco, Peter McVerry Trust, Smyly's Aftercare, ClareCare and Good Shepherd Services, Cork.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Health Services Staff Numbers (23 Apr 2013)

Frances Fitzgerald: The HSE has advised me that at their last audit in January 2013, there were 45 dedicated aftercare workers in the HSE. In addition, many social workers and social care workers in residential settings while not dedicated aftercare workers, provide aftercare on a continuing basis, as part of their workload.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Children in Care (23 Apr 2013)

Frances Fitzgerald: At the end of December 2012, 1,457 young people were in receipt of an aftercare service. The HSE has indicated that 412 children in care turned 18 years of age in 2012. The needs of all of these young people was considered and 300 young people were assessed as needing one or a combination of these specific aftercare services: remaining with foster carers, remaining in supported lodgings,...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Children in Care (23 Apr 2013)

Frances Fitzgerald: The HSE has indicated that as at the 31st December 2013, the number of young people in receipt of aftercare service is 1457.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Reports (24 Apr 2013)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Sixth Report of the Special Rapporteur on Child Protection was received by my Department on the 1st of February this year. The report has been distributed to relevant Departments for observations on the range of issues highlighted by the report. This consultation process is almost complete. My Department will make the necessary arrangements to have the report laid before both Houses of...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Expenditure (24 Apr 2013)

Frances Fitzgerald: The capital allocation made available to my Department in 2012 was not used for current expenditure purposes.