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Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (17 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: I can advise the Deputy that my officials are working closely with officials in the Department of Housing to identify accommodation for people who have fled the Ukraine war and are Beneficiaries of the Temporary Protection Directive (BOTPs). The Department of Housing has worked with local authorities to identify potential commercial accommodation for BOTPs in each country, including...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (17 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Government has approved the construction of 500 modular accommodation units for Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection fleeing the war in Ukraine. These homes will have the potential to house up to 2,000 individuals in family units. The modular units will be constructed on state owned land. The OPW is leading the development of this accommodation in conjunction with the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (17 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: I am advised by my officials that the below table lists all contractual arrangements that have been in place for the accommodation of Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTPs) in 2022, including a small number that have lapsed or are no longer being availed of. In respect of contractual values, the Deputy will appreciate that there are certain commercial sensitivities around this, but I...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (17 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: The National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028 commits to opening the National Childcare Scheme to childminders at the earliest possible opportunity, though it will be necessary first to develop and introduce childminder-specific regulations, and to give childminders adequate time and support to meet regulatory requirements. The Childcare Support Act 2018, which provides a statutory...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mother and Baby Homes (17 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: I am aware of the recent UN statement and I would like to reassure the Deputy that the Government takes its responsibility to investigate and address historic wrongs and allegations of human rights abuses very seriously. Following publication of the Final Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes, the Taoiseach offered a formal apology on behalf of the Government,...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (17 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: As the State does not employ early years educators or school-age childcare practitioners, my Department has no role in the employment relationship between employers and employees in the sector. However, as with employees and employers in other sectors, those in the early learning and childcare sector can avail of the employment supports provided by other State bodies. One of these...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (17 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: As the State does not employ early years educators or school-age childcare practitioners, my Department does not advise on the employment polices and procedures of the employers (service providers) operating in this sector. However, as with employees and employers in other sectors, providers of early learning and childcare services can avail of the employment supports and advice provided...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (17 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: I take it that the Deputy is referring to the Ukraine Division which was established in response to the Ukraine crisis. As of the 11th of November 2022, there were 142 people assigned to work in or support the Ukraine Division. This includes 49 staff internally reassigned from within my Department, Ukrainian Temporary Clerical Officers that were recruited and staff on secondment or...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child Protection (17 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: I propose to take Questions Nos. 246 and 247 together. Children's rights, and their enjoyment of these rights, are of paramount importance to my Department, and indeed across Government. The importance of child-centred policies and protections represent a core value in our society which wants children to flourish and see a brighter future. There is no doubt that we must work towards...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child Protection (17 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: As this is an operational matter for Tusla. I have referred the question to Tusla for direct response to the Deputy. Please be advised if this relates to an ongoing matter before the courts it may limit the response to an extent.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child Protection (17 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: As this is an operational matter for Tusla, I have referred the question to Tusla for direct response to the Deputy. Please be advised if this relates to an ongoing matter before the courts it may limit the response to an extent.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child Protection (17 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: This is a matter for my cabinet colleague, the Minister for Justice, as the court services are under her remit.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child Protection (17 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: This is a matter for my cabinet colleague, the Minister for Justice, as the court services are under her remit.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Policies (17 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Migrant Integration Strategy (MIS) was launched in 2017 and concluded at the end of 2021, having been extended for a year due to the impact of COVID-19. The Strategy forms the central policy framework adopted by the Government to promote the integration of all migrants and their Irish-born children across various areas of public policy. The Strategy aims to enhance diversity, inclusion...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Policies (17 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: This is a matter for my cabinet colleague, the Minister for Justice, as the court services are under her remit.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Policies (17 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: Officials from my Department meet with various youth organisations on an individual basis when the need arises, in regular formal meetings with individual organisations or as a group, and by maintaining informal contacts. My Department provides funding to all 16 Education and Training Boards (ETB) to support youth services in their area and to support the work of the Youth Officer. Youth...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (15 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: I propose to take Questions Nos. 420 to 425, inclusive, and 444 together. The Government is committed to delivering a humanitarian response to welcome people seeking protection in Ireland as part of the European Union’s overall response. The scale of the response to this crisis has been unprecedented and Irish people have displayed a commendable level of generosity in their...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Care Services (15 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: As this is an operational matter, the question has been referred to Tusla for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Care Services (15 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: As this is an operational matter, the question has been referred to Tusla for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Care Services (15 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: As this is an operational matter, the question has been referred to Tusla for direct reply.