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Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Abuse Reports (2 Oct 2014)

James Reilly: Following the publication of the Report of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse (the Ryan Report), in May 2009 a detailed Implementation Plan was published. The overall aim of the Plan which contains a total of 99 actions, is to make a difference to children’s lives by addressing past failings and putting measures in place to achieve better outcomes in the delivery of services to...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Appointments to State Boards (2 Oct 2014)

James Reilly: As the Deputy may be aware, in line with the Government decision of April 2011, new arrangements were put in place for the making of appointments to State Boards and bodies. Following this Government Decision, all vacancies on the boards of State Bodies under the aegis of my Department are advertised on my Department's website and I have invited expressions of interest from persons...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Qualifications (2 Oct 2014)

James Reilly: The commitment to improve the quality of early childhood care and education is a key priority for my Department and a number of reforms in key areas to enhance the quality of the service provided are being progressed. These include the introduction of minimum qualification standards for those working directly with children in the pre-school sector. Amendments have been made to the Child...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Expenditure (7 Oct 2014)

James Reilly: The Child and Family Agency provides funding to some 106 Family Resource Centres (FRCs) throughout the country, including the North West Clare Family Resource Centre. Following the Government's Comprehensive Review of Expenditure in November 2011, the budget for the FRC Programme was of necessity, reduced by 5% each year, over the last three years. Funding to the North West Clare Family...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Child Care Education (7 Oct 2014)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 302 and 303 together. The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme, which provides a free pre-school year for all children before they commence primary school, is implemented by my Department. Approximately 68,000 children avail of the programme each year. It is currently a requirement of the programme that all the pre-school leaders in...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (7 Oct 2014)

James Reilly: This Government is committed to establishing an effective Commission of Investigation which is capable of addressing these important matters in a sensitive and timely manner. Considerable progress has been achieved to date in this important task, including the publication of the Inter-Departmental Group’s Report and the announcement that Judge Yvonne Murphy will Chair this independent...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Protection (7 Oct 2014)

James Reilly: Earlier this year, Dr. Geoffrey Shannon, Special Rapporteur on Child Protection, submitted his report in relation to 2013. Although the report is submitted to my Department, its recommendations are wide ranging and relate to a number of Departments and Agencies. As in previous years, the Report was also been circulated to all relevant Departments and Agencies for information. It is my...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: IBEC Membership (7 Oct 2014)

James Reilly: I can inform the Deputy that the State bodies that come under the remit of my Department are the Child and Family Agency, the Adoption Authority of Ireland and the Ombudsman for Children. None of these are members of IBEC and have not paid any money to IBEC in the period in question.

Protection of Children's Health (Tobacco Smoke in Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) Bill 2012: Second Stage (8 Oct 2014)

James Reilly: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to be here today to introduce this important Bill to the House. Protecting children from harmful tobacco products has long been a priority for me, both as Minister for Health and in my current role as Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. I supported this legislation when it was introduced as a Private Members' Bill,...

Protection of Children's Health (Tobacco Smoke in Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) Bill 2012: Second Stage (8 Oct 2014)

James Reilly: The purpose of the Bill is to prohibit smoking in cars where children are present and it will be enforced by the Garda Síochána. Environmental tobacco smoke is a carcinogen and contains the same cancer causing substances and toxic agents that are inhaled by the smoker. There is no safe level of exposure to second-hand smoke. In children, exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke is a...

Protection of Children's Health (Tobacco Smoke in Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) Bill 2012: Second Stage (8 Oct 2014)

James Reilly: Smell the smoke.

Protection of Children's Health (Tobacco Smoke in Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) Bill 2012: Second Stage (8 Oct 2014)

James Reilly: I acknowledge the presence of Senator Crown, one of the three Senators who promoted this Bill in the Seanad. I am pleased as Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to see so many young people in the Gallery because this Bill very much relates to an area that affects them. This is about smoking in cars where children are present and it has received a lot of attention over the past year....

Protection of Children’s Health (Tobacco Smoke in Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) Bill 2012: Referral to Select Committee (8 Oct 2014)

James Reilly: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a).

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Commissions of Investigation (8 Oct 2014)

James Reilly: My Department is currently making arrangements for the establishment of one investigation under the Commission of Investigations Act 2004. The information being sought by the Deputy in respect of this investigation is as follows: Title of investigation being considered for establishment Establishment and timeframe Persons conducting Commission of Investigation into matters relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Children in Care (9 Oct 2014)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 103 and 104 together. I have been advised by the Tusla, the Child and Family Agency (the Agency), that the information requested is not currently compiled in the form requested by the Deputy. The Agency has indicated that statistics are currently compiled on the basis of 17 administrative areas across the country and that information can be provided for the...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Public Sector Staff Data (9 Oct 2014)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 105 and 106 together. There are ten staff members on temporary or other non-permanent contracts in my Department at present. Six of these are Ministerial appointments and each of these six contracts is coterminous with my appointment as Minister. In addition to these, my Department is currently employing three temporary clerical officers for project work as...

Financial Resolutions 2015 - Budget Statement 2015 (14 Oct 2014)

James Reilly: There would not be family homes if Sinn Féin were in charge.

Financial Resolutions 2015 - Budget Statement 2015 (14 Oct 2014)

James Reilly: The top 1% pay 23% of income tax.

Financial Resolutions 2015 - Budget Statement 2015 (14 Oct 2014)

James Reilly: I wish to correct the record of the House. Dr. Martin Connor was an adviser to the Department of Health, not to me.

Financial Resolutions 2015 - Financial Resolution No. 1: Tobacco Products Tax (14 Oct 2014)

James Reilly: He is otherwise engaged.