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Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (8 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: There is ongoing heavy demand for temporary accommodation for Beneficiaries of Temporary protection (BOTPs) fleeing the war in Ukraine. My Department has entered into hundreds of contracts with providers of accommodation for BOTPs. As noted in the details supplied, discrepancies have arisen between what is provided in individual cases, with some BOTPs receiving accommodation only while...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Workplace Discrimination (8 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: The ongoing review of the Equality Acts is examining the use of non-disclosure agreements by employers in cases of sexual harassment and discrimination. The Department invited written submissions to a public consultation on the review of equality legislation in 2021, and these submissions are currently being analysed by officials in the Department. It is hoped that a report on the submissions...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (8 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: Regarding the matter in the details supplied, I am advised by my officials that a member of the Ukraine Accommodation Team has been in contact with the individual concerned. An email issued on 17 October requesting further information, with a follow up sent on 1November. I am advised that there has also been a phone call with a member of the team. In any follow up with your constituent,...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (8 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: I can confirm that to date 4,718 Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTPs) have been housed in 1,902 pledged accommodation settings and this figure continues to increase on a weekly basis. Every effort has been made to ensure offers are taken up once they are suitable and necessary vetting procedures are complete.  Once necessary checks are complete, suitable pledges are...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Funding (8 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: In 2021 all 31 LA’s applied for a grant under the DCEDIY Capital Grant  scheme for Play and Recreation, as part of the Government’s Lets Play Ireland 2021 programme. Funding under this Capital Grant scheme is  provided for new play and recreation facilities and the refurbishment of existing play and recreation facilities and/ or incorporating natural play...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (8 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: Overseeing provision of accommodation for those fleeing the war in Ukraine remains immensely challenging. My Department has contracted in excess of 34,000 beds to accommodate Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTPs) in more than 550 settings including hotels, guesthouses, B&Bs, hostels, commercial self-catering accommodation and certain other repurposed settings. The scale and volume...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Legislative Measures (8 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: I propose to take Questions Nos. 775 to 778, inclusive, together. Under Section 19 of the Birth Information and Tracing Act, a recipient body must respond to an application for a birth certificate, birth, early life or care information, incorrect birth registration information or a person’s own medical information within one month of the receipt of a complete application, either by...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (8 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine on 24 February, and the invoking of the Temporary Protection Directive by the European Union shortly afterwards, my Department has worked intensively as part of the cross-governmental response to the Ukraine crisis.  My Department’s role is focused on the immediate, short-term accommodation needs of those who have fled here. The...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (8 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: Deputy, since 20 October 2022 - International Protection Applicants (IPAs) who were not initially provided with accommodation by IPAS (due to a lack of accommodation) - were requested to provide personal contact details and to regularly contact the IPAS inbox for the latest information on availability. This group was also advised that the Capuchin Day Centre, Bow Street, Dublin would be in a...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (8 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: Deputy, please see information below as requested. Breafy Woods Arena 30/10/22 Gender Number Percentage Male 37 20.55 Female 95 52.77 Children 48 26.67 Total 180 100 Of the 125 females, 30 are...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (8 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: On 15 September, I launched Together for Better, the new funding model for early learning and childcare. This new funding model supports the delivery of early learning and childcare for the public good, for quality and affordability for children, parents and families as well as stability and sustainability for providers. Together for Better brings together three major programmes, the Early...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Legislative Measures (8 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: To achieve the safeguarding of records, the Birth Information and Tracing Act 2022 places an obligation on any person, body, or organisation who is in possession of a relevant record to maintain and safeguard the relevant record and to inform the Adoption Authority of Ireland of the existence of the record.   Furthermore, under the legislation it is an offence to conceal,...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child and Family Agency (8 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Birth Information and Tracing Act 2022, and the guidelines that accompany it, are clear that in all cases where birth, early life, care and medical information, as defined in the legislation is available on a record it will be released. No redactions will ever take place in respect of this information.  In addition and more broadly, no redactions will ever take place of a...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Staff (8 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: Two officials at the Department Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, and Youth, have undertaken the Harvard Business School advanced management programme in the past ten years as outlined in the table below. Year Grade Cost 2013 Assistant Secretary €5200 2017 Principal Officer...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child and Family Agency (8 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: I wish to inform the Deputy that my officials have asked Tusla to respond directly to you on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Public Sector Staff (8 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: I wish to inform the Deputy that my officials have asked Tusla to respond directly to you on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (8 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: Significant investment is being made by my Department to address affordability for parents through the National Childcare Scheme (NCS). As the Deputy is aware, I announced additional funding of €121m as part of Budget 2023 for the NCS, which has been allocated to reduce average parental co-payments for early learning and childcare. From 2 January 2023, all families accessing...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (8 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: Regarding the matter raised, I can confirm to the Deputy that the correspondence has been received and my officials are currently reviewing same. I apologise for the delay in responding, due to an extraordinary volume of correspondence on hands in the procurement unit. My officials are currently reducing the backlog and patience is appreciated in this regard.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (8 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: I am advised by my officials that correspondence relating to the individual in the details supplied was received on 21 October and that an interim reply issued stating that the query has been forwarded for consideration. In the interim, my officials have been advised that the individuals concerned have secured alternative accommodation and the enquiry has accordingly been closed.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (8 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine on 24 February, and the invoking of the Temporary Protection Directive by the European Union shortly afterwards, the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has worked intensively as part of the cross-governmental response to the Ukraine crisis.   The operational challenges brought about by responding to the...