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Other Questions: Child Care Services (26 Sep 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: When I received the previous reply on this matter from the Minister in July, the protocol was still awaiting approval. I welcome its introduction. It is extremely important that this practical area of understanding and addressing mutual problems should be part and parcel of normal political life across the island of Ireland. The protocol is going to be of assistance in terms of building...

Other Questions: Child Care Services (26 Sep 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yes. This is a very positive development.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Children in Care (26 Sep 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children who have sought aftercare on leaving the care system during each of the last seven years; the number of children who have received aftercare on leaving the care system during each of the last seven years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41028/12]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Children in Care (26 Sep 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister has responded to this question previously. I remain hugely concerned, which is why I continue to raise it with her. For her information, the last time she responded with figures up to the end of May 2012, the figure was 1,310. There needs to be a revisitation of the June figure as it could hardly have dropped so dramatically to 1,053. I am concerned about the process of...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Children in Care (26 Sep 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Minister confirm that she is proposing a legal right to aftercare? To what extent is she prepared to move in terms of the new legislative provision? There are 100 young people leaving aftercare on an annual basis - perhaps the figure is even greater than this - and the number will continue to rise as more and more are catered for within the care system. Greater resources will be...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Children in Care (26 Sep 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children currently receiving special care in overseas facilities; the facilities in which they are placed; the cost of providing treatment in each of these facilities; her plans to ensure that children with special care needs receive this care within this State. [41029/12]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Children in Care (26 Sep 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Minister for her reply. One of the elements in my question was to inquire about her plans to ensure that children with special care needs receive care within the State. On the previous occasion we addressed the issue the Minister said on the record - she laid emphasis on it - "that the referral of persons abroad for specialised therapeutic interventions is an established feature...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Children in Care (26 Sep 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I absolutely concur with the Minister's reference to Great Ormond Street as being a centre of excellence on a global stage but this is not what we are talking about here. Rather we are talking about particular care settings in regard to very complex cases. It is not just about specific procedures. The instances the Minister cited are placements for care needs and supports that are not...

Other Questions: United Nations Conventions (26 Sep 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In support of Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin's points and welcoming the Minister's response, given the proposed constitutional change in regard to children's rights and the focus on the right of the child to be heard, would this not be an opportune time to sign the first protocol referred to concerning the communications procedure? I strongly believe it is. Regarding the...

Other Questions: Child and Family Support Agency Establishment (26 Sep 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I do not have to ask if the Minister remains committed to establishing the child and family support agency. I have every confidence that this is a priority for her, but when does she expect to be in a position to announce an exact date for the commencement of the agency's functions? In terms of core responsibilities, is it the case that she expects various other roles and responsibilities...

Other Questions: Child Care Services (26 Sep 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Am I correct in noting that this is no longer a draft protocol but that it has been approved?

Other Questions: Child Care Services (26 Sep 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: When I received the previous reply on this matter from the Minister in July, the protocol was still awaiting approval. I welcome its introduction. It is extremely important that this practical area of understanding and addressing mutual problems should be part and parcel of normal political life across the island of Ireland. The protocol is going to be of assistance in terms of building...

Other Questions: Child Care Services (26 Sep 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yes. This is a very positive development.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Children in Care (26 Sep 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to introduce a statutory right to aftercare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40705/12]

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Sep 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I formally propose amendment No. 2, which seeks to insert after the word “children” in line 5, page 8, Part 2, the word “equally”. I do so because I think it is important the word “equally” is included in the wording. We are not convinced that merely using the phrase "all children" is sufficient. I believe including the word “equally”...

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Sep 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Again, it comes back to the principle of equality. The fact that we in the committee had placed such weight on it, as I clearly recall, and then that there was no reference in the new Article 42A is what alerted me to this particular omission. This was the appropriate place to reflect the value of equality and provide that the State, in recognising and affirming the natural and...

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Sep 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I agree.

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Sep 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It cannot be moved.

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Sep 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Tairgim leasú a 4:I gCuid 1, leathanach 7, líne 23, “a thabharfaidh an Stát” a scriosadh agus “ar páirtí iontu an Stát” a chur ina ionad, agus I gCuid 2, leathanach 9, líne 23, “brought by the State” a scriosadh agus “that the State is party to” a chur ina ionad. I move amendment No. 4:In Part 1, page 6,...

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Sep 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I acknowledge that the wording brought forward by the all-party committee was the result of long and intense debate to which the Minister was a party. As outlined, it represents a compromise on the part of all the participants at the committee. Of course, the proposed Article 42.1.3o of the all-party committee states, "In the resolution of all disputes concerning the guardianship, adoption,...