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Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: From the Seanad (15 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Seanad amendments, as distinct from other amendments?

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: From the Seanad (15 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I see. That was just for clarification. It carries exceptional weight, I would like the Leas-Cheann Comhairle to know.

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: From the Seanad (15 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is no wonder we are getting through them so quickly.

Children in Care (15 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the recommendations set out in the most recent Health Information Quality Authority report of the Gleann Álainn Special Care Unit, County Cork; if she will publish an implementation plan for these recommendations; and the timeframe during which each of these recommendations will be fulfilled....

Children in Care (15 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As the two questions are being taken together, I presume the Leas-Cheann Comhairle is giving the additional time, including for the Minister.

Children in Care (15 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister's response was important and I hope we are not missing out on some of the detail. I very much welcome the fact HIQA carried out this unannounced inspection in October last. I lay emphasis on the word "unannounced" because that is critical if we are to have the degree of oversight that is necessary to establish best standards and best practice in all situations. I was...

Children in Care (15 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In my question, I asked particularly if the Minister will publish an implementation plan. That is critically important. It is not only about the issues highlighted by HIQA and that there have been repeat abscondments. There are also reports that some of the girls in the facility fear others because of bullying and intimidation. The capacity to contend with difficult circumstances that...

Children in Care (15 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: May I ask another question on this important matter?

Departmental Expenditure (15 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she has prepared an impact assessment of budgetary cutbacks on the establishment of the proposed Child and Family Support Agency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40761/11]

Departmental Expenditure (15 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I agree with the Minister that the inclusion of the new sub-head is a positive development. She spoke about her full participation in the review process. Did she have an opportunity to discuss the impact of cuts directly with the Ministers for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform? Was an analysis conducted into the curtailments that may result? In regard to the 2% cut in the areas of...

Departmental Expenditure (15 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Could the Minister give us an update on the establishment of the child and family support agency, including a timeframe? When does she expect to see the agency in situ? I know from cases presenting at my office - I am sure other Deputies have had the same experience - that the budgetary cutbacks will have negative effects, particularly on families, which will result as it sadly often does...

Child Protection (15 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Never was the line, "Prove him wrong", more strongly invited. That is my appeal. I want the report to be published but, as Deputy McConalogue said, let us not have a repetition of this. The Minister must do everything she can to ensure the publication of the audit in the spring. When does the Minister expect the Children First guidelines to be put on a statutory basis? What plans does she...

Child Protection (15 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I asked about the Ryan report.

Children in Care (15 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister has asked the question but has she got a response? Can we have certainty that her request will be acted upon? She is right in that preparation for leaving certificate examinations is a huge challenge in the life of a young person at a very difficult time in the life of any young adult. Those in care also have the added worry of reaching their 18th birthday in the course of...

Children in Care (15 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I respect the intent of the Minister. When she uses the phrase "asked it to review" I always become concerned because it offers escape clauses. I have no doubt she will be forceful in conveying her wishes which are just as strong as mine. I hope it is understood on the receiving end that this is what is expected, end of story. It cannot apply only at this time for this particular cohort...

Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (15 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children in care who have not seen their social worker for 12 months or more. [40359/11]

Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (15 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children in care; the number who have been in long-stay foster care for five years and for ten years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40360/11]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (15 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 56: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of proposals to ratify the optional protocol to the International Covenant on Social and Economic Rights. [40751/11]

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (15 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on incentivising participation in voluntary work abroad by allowing unemployed persons to take up such activities without losing their eligibility to participate in employment schemes on their return. [40752/11]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (15 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 285: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the deputy manager at Gleann Alainn special care unit, County Cork, is a permanent or acting deputy manager; and if the unit has permanent full-time senior child-care workers. [40621/11]