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- Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Second Stage (17 Jul 2013)
Frances Fitzgerald: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to bring the Child and Family Agency Bill 2013 before the House. I look forward to engaging with Deputies in a constructive debate as the Bill proceeds through the various stages. The Bill I am introducing today represents the legislative element of one of the current Government's largest public service reforms. More...
- Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Second Stage (17 Jul 2013)
Frances Fitzgerald: They will.
- Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Second Stage (17 Jul 2013)
Frances Fitzgerald: That had nothing to do with the new agency.
- Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Second Stage (17 Jul 2013)
Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy is aware, this matter is before the courts.
- Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Second Stage (17 Jul 2013)
Frances Fitzgerald: It is before the courts at present.
- Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Second Stage (17 Jul 2013)
Frances Fitzgerald: There was no finding that it was misappropriated.
- Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Second Stage (17 Jul 2013)
Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy should not use the word, "misappropriated".
- Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Second Stage (17 Jul 2013)
Frances Fitzgerald: No, they are not.
- Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Second Stage (17 Jul 2013)
Frances Fitzgerald: The Government acted in good faith.
- Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Second Stage (17 Jul 2013)
Frances Fitzgerald: It is before the courts.
- Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Second Stage (17 Jul 2013)
Frances Fitzgerald: The word "misappropriation" was not used.
- Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Second Stage (17 Jul 2013)
Frances Fitzgerald: The word "misappropriation" was not used.
- Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Second Stage (17 Jul 2013)
Frances Fitzgerald: As the matter is before the court, the Deputy should be careful.
- Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Second Stage (17 Jul 2013)
Frances Fitzgerald: This is a new structure.
- Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Second Stage (17 Jul 2013)
Frances Fitzgerald: Hear, hear.
- Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Second Stage (17 Jul 2013)
Frances Fitzgerald: I thank all Deputies for their contributions and for their support for the child and family agency. There were some very thoughtful and thought-provoking contributions on the development of the new agency. I listened with interest to the valuable input of Deputies on all sides. The various issues raised will be considered further by my Department as the Bill makes its way through the...
- Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Referral to Select Committee (17 Jul 2013)
Frances Fitzgerald: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.
- Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Cafés Provision (17 Jul 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: Health Services Staff Issues (17 Jul 2013)
Frances Fitzgerald: As the HSE does not come under the remit of my Department, I have forwarded the Deputy's parliamentary question to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Staff Rehiring (17 Jul 2013)
Frances Fitzgerald: No retired civil or public servants have been retained by my Department since January 2013 on a short-term contract or on a consultancy basis where normal abatement rules do not apply.