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Committee on Children and Equality: Child Poverty and Deprivation: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Oct 2025)

Grace Boland: In terms of child poverty, it is good to hear the witnesses are all speaking about having a cross-departmental approach. It is absolutely essential that there be a cross-departmental approach but also that there be good working relationships between the various agencies such as Tusla, the educational bodies, etc., and I hope we see that because it is a necessity for tackling child poverty....

Committee on Children and Equality: Child Poverty and Deprivation: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Oct 2025)

Grace Boland: Was that for 2025?

Committee on Children and Equality: Child Poverty and Deprivation: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Oct 2025)

Grace Boland: The national poverty level for 2024 was 8.5%.

Committee on Children and Equality: Child Poverty and Deprivation: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Oct 2025)

Grace Boland: The consistent poverty rate for children ranged from 10.9% in 2015 to 4.8% in 2023 and to 8.5% in 2024.

Committee on Children and Equality: Child Poverty and Deprivation: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Oct 2025)

Grace Boland: I am conscious of my time. How will we make sure the successor plan is better and that we do actually deliver on the targets we hope to achieve?

Committee on Children and Equality: Child Poverty and Deprivation: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Oct 2025)

Grace Boland: I thank Mr. Egan. In terms of the female participation in the workforce, I represent Fingal, which is one of the youngest areas in the country. Balbriggan is the largest, youngest and most culturally diverse town in the country. It has one community-funded, community childcare setting. That is simply not enough in terms of the socioeconomic demographic of the town of Balbriggan. I would...

Committee on Children and Equality: Child Poverty and Deprivation: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Oct 2025)

Grace Boland: It is really important that we be able to target particular areas. Will Mr. McCarthy tell me how we will do that, please?

Committee on Children and Equality: Child Poverty and Deprivation: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Oct 2025)

Grace Boland: I am very interested in the work of the forward planning unit for all the reasons I have outlined. When does Mr. McCarthy think we will see some output and delivery in terms of it?

Committee on Children and Equality: Child Poverty and Deprivation: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Oct 2025)

Grace Boland: How long has it been up and running?

Committee on Children and Equality: Child Poverty and Deprivation: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Oct 2025)

Grace Boland: I repeatedly ask during parliamentary questions when we will see the outputs of the forward planning unit. Considering it has been up and running for a year now, when does Mr. McCarthy think we will actually see outputs?

Committee on Children and Equality: Child Poverty and Deprivation: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Oct 2025)

Grace Boland: Will we actually get data on that? Will we be able to assess the work of the unit?

Committee on Children and Equality: Child Poverty and Deprivation: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Oct 2025)

Grace Boland: When should I next ask when I can see outputs?

Committee on Children and Equality: Child Poverty and Deprivation: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Oct 2025)

Grace Boland: I have repeatedly asked.

Committee on Children and Equality: Child Poverty and Deprivation: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Oct 2025)

Grace Boland: Okay, so will I submit a parliamentary question in a month and then submit them monthly?

Committee on Children and Equality: Child Poverty and Deprivation: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Oct 2025)

Grace Boland: I keep receiving the same response and I am very focused on making sure this unit is actually working. Considering I keep receiving the same response, it does lead me to believe what is happening-----

Committee on Children and Equality: Child Poverty and Deprivation: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Oct 2025)

Grace Boland: It is essential that the unit work, for everyone and for all Departments.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Gender Equality (14 Oct 2025)

Grace Boland: 110. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which gender equality is being integrated into the development of the agri-food strategy and rural development programmes; if specific gender targets or indicators are being used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54980/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (14 Oct 2025)

Grace Boland: 118. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which his Department is working with Teagasc and other agencies to promote agricultural education and training programmes that actively encourage female participation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54979/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Code (14 Oct 2025)

Grace Boland: 236. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is a mechanism by which an individual can retrospectively claim back arrears on motor tax in the event of incapacitation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54607/25]