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Interdepartmental Report on the Commission of Investigation into the Mother and Baby Homes: Statements (17 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: I thank Deputies for their contributions to the debate. I appreciate the input and support from colleagues on all sides of the House in our consideration of this sensitive issue. I also acknowledge the valuable work carried out by a number of historians and advocacy groups, which has informed the public debate on the issue. In particular, I commend the research undertaken by Ms Catherine...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Medical Records (17 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: I note the Deputy's enquiry and have arranged for my Department to carry out a check of children detention school records in relation to person concerned. A further reply will issue separately to the Deputy in the near future.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: State Bodies Abolition (17 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: I would like to inform the Deputy that there are three agencies which are currently funded by the Exchequer through my Department's Vote. These are the Adoption Authority of Ireland, the Child and Family Agency and the Ombudsman for Children's Office. Up to 31st December, 2013, my Department also funded the Family Support Agency (FSA) and the National Educational Welfare Board (NEWB). ...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: State Bodies Establishment (17 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: The Child and Family Agency is the only organisation/agency established by my Department since its establishment in June 2011. The Child and Family Agency, established on 1st January 2014 under the Child and Family Agency Act 2013, has statutory responsibility for services previously provided by the National Educational Welfare Board and the Family Support Agency. In addition, the Agency...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Staff Remuneration (17 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: All staff under the aegis of my Department are paid in accordance with agreed civil and public service consolidated payscales. These payscales do not include any bonus payments.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Appointments to State Boards (17 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: I would like to inform the Deputy that since my Department was established in June 2011 to the present time, five non-commercial State agencies have been funded by the Exchequer through my Department's Vote. These were the Child and Family Agency, the Adoption Authority of Ireland (AAI), the Family Support Agency (FSA), the National Educational Welfare Board (NEWB) and the Ombudsman for...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Appointments to State Boards (17 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: Since the establishment of my Department in June 2011, four chairpersons have been appointed by my predecessor, Frances Fitzgerald TD, to State boards under the aegis of my Department. Each of the four persons concerned appeared before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children in line with this Government's policies regarding such appointments. Mr. Joe Horan, Chairperson of...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Staff Rehiring (17 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: There are no retired public servants on the payroll of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. Minister Frances Fitzgerald had appointed two retired public servants as her civilian drivers when she was Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. Both of these positions were coterminous with her position as Minister in my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Programme for Government Priorities (17 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: The Department of Children and Youth Affairs has a lead role in respect of seven Programme for Government (PfG) commitments. It is also leading on one cross-Departmental commitment. I have set out in the table attached the relevant commitments and a summary of the current status in respect of each. PfG Ref: Commitment – Department of Children and Youth Affairs ...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Records (17 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: My Department does not have power or possession of the records to which the Deputy refers. The work of the Inter-Departmental Group on Mother and Baby Homes has concentrated on the potentially most salient records which might be of assistance and accessible in the time available so as to inform Government's considerations of the scope and format of the Commission of Investigation. The...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Child Care Education (17 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 795 to 799, inclusive, together. The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme introduced the first-ever requirement for minimum qualifications for staff working in the childcare sector. Prior to the introduction of the programme in January 2010 there was no requirement for staff working directly with children in preschool services to hold any...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Special Educational Needs Data (17 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 800 and 819 together. The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme was introduced in January 2010 and provides a free pre-school year to all eligible children before they commence primary school. The programme is a free and universal provision to which all children have access and figures in relation to special needs children availing of this...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (17 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: Childcare services are governed by the Child Care (Pre-School Services) (No 2) Regulations 2006. The Explanatory Guide to the Regulations recommends a range of adult/child ratios that reflect the age of the child and the level of care the child is receiving. For sessional pre-school services (i.e. services offering a planned programme to pre-school children for a total of not more than 3.5...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Data (17 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: A number of childcare programmes are implemented by my Department to assist parents with the cost of childcare. These include the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme, the Community Childcare Subvention (CCS) programme, and the Childcare Education and Training Support (CETS) programme. There is no specific funding allocated to provide for children in the 0 to 3 age category...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Child Care Education (17 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme provides for one free pre-school year for all eligible children in the year before commencing primary school. The programme is normally provided for 3 hours per day, 5 days per week, over 38 weeks. The Government has made a very significant commitment in maintaining the pre-school year on a universal and free basis despite the current...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: City and County Child Care Committees Data (17 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: The City and County Childcare Committees (CCCs) were established in 2001 to advance the provision of childcare facilities in their local areas. They comprise local representatives from the statutory, community and voluntary sectors, social partners, childcare providers and parents. The role of the CCCs was expanded under the National Childcare Investment Programme to enable greater...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Inspections (17 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: As these are service matters, I have asked the Child and Family Agency to respond directly to the Deputy with the most up-to-date information.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Residential Placement Tenders (17 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: I have requested the information from the Child and Family Agency and I will forward this to the Deputy when it becomes available.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Protection Report (17 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: Dr. Geoffrey Shannon, Special Rapporteur on Child Protection, has submitted his report in relation to 2013. While the report was submitted to the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, the Report’s recommendations relate to a number of Departments and Agencies. My Department is currently considering the 2013 report and, as in previous years, it has also been circulated to all...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Protection Services (17 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: Statutory responsibility for the delivery of child welfare and protection services rests with the Child and Family Agency, which is the appropriate body to receive all reports of concerns relating to a child. The HSE had statutory responsibility for this service until the Agency was established on 1 January 2014. Reports of concerns (referrals) relate to a child's welfare or where there are...