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Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Emergency Accommodation (22 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: The International Protection Procurement Services (IPPS) assessed the proposed property for use as International Protection accommodation as per a proposal form issued to the Department on 7thSeptember 2023. On the basis of the information received both in the proposal and the appraisal questions issued by IPPS, a draft agreement was issued to utilise the property for International Protection...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Direct Provision System (22 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: I thank the Deputy for his question. This information will be provided directly to the Deputy in the coming days.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ombudsman for Children (22 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Ombudsman for Children’s Office budget allocations for years 2022-2024 are: 2022 2023 2024 (expected) €3.495 million €3.9 million €4.259 million

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (22 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: As at 12th November 2023, there are over 25,500 people accommodated in (IPAS) accommodation centres and since January 2022, IPAS have brought over 190 properties into use to accommodate those seeking refuge from the State. The International Protection Procurement Service (IPPS) receive offers of accommodation, which are evaluated by Department Officials. If these properties are deemed...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (22 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Early Childhood Care and Education Programme (ECCE) programme is a universal two-year pre-school programme available to all children within the eligible age range. All eligible children can fully avail of two years of the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme. There is no anomaly for children born between September 25 and 11 January or any other period. Children during this...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Contracts (22 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: I am advised by my officials that they have engaged with the provider regarding issues with the outstanding invoices to which the Deputy refers. Once valid invoices are received, they will be reviewed and paid promptly. Whilst there have been some delays in payment due to the very large volume of invoices received, over the past few months my Department has put in place a system which has...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (23 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, commissions CARI to provide therapeutic services to children and their families impacted by Child Sexual Abuse. CARI highlighted the issue of a financial deficit in August 2023 where it was expressed to Tusla, the Child and Family Agency and my Department that CARI would need €243,000 until the end of 2023. Tusla and my Department have been actively...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (23 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: CARI offers an important and vital service to Children who have experienced sexual abuse, and the support offered by the service to the parents of those children. The Minister, and the Department understand the vital role CARI play in providing therapy to those who have experienced sexual abuse and it is acknowledged how vital this service is for children and their families through an...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (23 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: In arriving at the introductory date of the increase in the minimum subsidy, I had to balance a number of policy priorities with the available budgetary envelope. In order to deliver on the existing schemes as well as the make a number of enhancements of other early years schemes within the budgetary envelope a September start date was necessary. These policy commitments include: The...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child Protection (23 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: Both my Department and other Government Departments have undertaken a series of measures to address the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child's concluding observations. In particular, in relation to recommendation 18(b), my Department has taken a leadership role in promoting the meaningful participation of children in all aspects of life. The National Framework for Children and Young...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (23 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: Investment in early learning and childcare is at unprecedented levels with public funding for the first time reaching more than €1 billion in 2023 for early learning and childcare – a clear demonstration from Government of the value of the sector. Core Funding is in operation since 15 September 2022 and has achieved very significant success in terms of the high levels of...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (23 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: My Department is currently collating the information requested and a reply will issue directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Qualifications (23 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: In December 2021, I published "Nurturing Skills: The Workforce Plan for Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare, 2022-2028", which aims to strengthen the ongoing process of professionalisation for those working in early learning and care and school-age childcare and to raise the profile of careers in the sector. Under Pillar 5, Nurturing Skills commits to introduce a regulatory...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (23 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: Ireland has responded to the largest displacement of people on the European continent since the Second World War. Since February 2022, as part of the Whole of Government response the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has worked extensively to support over 100,300 people who have sought temporary protection in Ireland in fleeing the war in Ukraine, over 80% of...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (23 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: Core Funding incorporates funding for providers for administrative requirements, and in September 2024, an additional €3.21m is being made available to support services with their administrative requirements in light of the increasing uptake of the NCS. In addition, the staffing allocation in Core Funding takes account of both contact time and non-contact time (based on previous survey...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (23 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: The International Protection Procurement Service (IPPS) is responding to an offer of accommodation made in respect of this property. Following the clarification of planning and certification matters, it is intended that the property will now come into use. A Community Engagement Team (CET) has been established to engage directly with elected representatives, relevant Local Authorities, Local...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (23 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: As at 19th November, there are over 25,742 people accommodated in the International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) system as a whole, compared with over 17,000 people at this time last year. The Department continues to explore all offers of accommodation for international protection applicants (IPAs) in as far as it can. In the context of this crisis, the State is availing of all...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (23 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: As at 19th November 2023, there are currently 28 residents accommodated in Magowna House. The contracted capacity of this centre is 62. With regards to the matters raised, the International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) is in close contact with the centre’s management. In terms of transportation, there is an assigned car at Magowna House, that facilitates transportation for...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: EU Directives (23 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: I propose to take Questions Nos. 284 and 285 together. The date for transposition of Directive 2019/1158 of the European Parliament and of the Council on work-life balance for parents and carers was 2 August 2022. While many of the provisions of the Directive were already in place or had been implemented, by the transposition date, there remained a small number yet to be translated into...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (28 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: Recognition.