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Seanad: Children (Amendment) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (28 May 2015)

James Reilly: Amendment No. 18 proposes to insert the words "and may be less" to the substituted subsection 149(1) as provided for in section 8. The subsection already makes provision for this and the only limit being imposed by section 149(1) is that the period of detention imposed on a child by a court shall "not be more" than the period of detention or imprisonment that could be imposed on an adult....

Seanad: Children (Amendment) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (28 May 2015)

James Reilly: I would like to agree this amendment, but subject to the advice of the Office of the Attorney General, if that is acceptable.

Seanad: Children (Amendment) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (28 May 2015)

James Reilly: This amendment is to section 155(6) of the Children Act 2001. The amendment proposes to give discretion to a director not to transfer a child who has ceased to engage in a course of education or training where the determination had been made by the director that the person might continue to be detained in a child detention school past their 18th birthday on the basis that they were engaged...

Seanad: Children (Amendment) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (28 May 2015)

James Reilly: This amendment is proposed in order to correct an error in the first print of the Bill. It will delete the reference to "any" in subsection 1(k). This is a drafting amendment which will ensure consistency of references to parts thereof throughout section 12 of the Bill.

Seanad: Children (Amendment) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (28 May 2015)

James Reilly: Amendments Nos. 27 to 34, inclusive, are to section 12, while amendments Nos. 39 to 46, inclusive, are to section 13. These amendments comprise a number of technical drafting amendments intended to enhance clarity and precision. The amendments propose to substitute references to "on" the date of closure with "immediately before" the date of closure, to substitute references to "on" the date...

Seanad: Children (Amendment) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (28 May 2015)

James Reilly: Section 17 of the Bill provides for an inquiry to be held by a director into an alleged disciplinary breach by a child.The provision allows for the discretion of the director in deciding whether to hold an inquiry into a disciplinary breach. Where the director decides to do so, he or she shall inform the child of the alleged breach and the date and time of the inquiry. Subsection (3) of...

Seanad: Children (Amendment) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (28 May 2015)

James Reilly: If I may, I would like to offer further assurance to Senators. I take their point regarding the language used and undertake to ensure that is covered. In addition, the opportunity to be heard both orally and in writing will be specified in the regulations. I have asked my officials to ensure there is a requirement that the language used is appropriate to the child's age, maturity and...

Seanad: Children (Amendment) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (28 May 2015)

James Reilly: This is a proposal to amend section 201 of the principal Act to insert a transitional provision. This provision will stipulate that the new system of discipline providing for an inquiry by the director into an alleged breach of discipline shall not apply to breaches of discipline committed or alleged to have been committed before the introduction of the new system.

Seanad: Children (Amendment) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (28 May 2015)

James Reilly: In the adult prison system, the issue of remission of sentences is linked to the system of formal discipline in place, given that remission is permitted on the basis of good behaviour. Accordingly, the introduction of a system of remission in children detention schools requires a more codified set of provisions on discipline in the schools covered by the Children Act 2001. Under the new...

Seanad: Children (Amendment) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (28 May 2015)

James Reilly: Amendment No. 50 proposes an amendment to section 201B to take account of changes made to section 201A(1) before publication of the Bill. Prior to publication, section 201A(1) of the 2001 Act was revised to state to "the director may impose" instead of "the director shall impose", clearly offering more discretion. The existing wording of section 201B requiring a sanction to have been...

Seanad: Children (Amendment) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (28 May 2015)

James Reilly: Certainly, I see no issue with the last point and I will discuss it with Department officials. In respect of the reference to the Ombudsman for Children, the Ombudsman is not mentioned in the Bill. Senator Cullinane raised a concern that the finding could be revoked as well. The advice I have is that this measure is not necessary, but perhaps I will discuss it further with the Department....

Seanad: Children (Amendment) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (28 May 2015)

James Reilly: This amendment proposes an amendment to subsection 4C of section 215 of the principal Act. The amendment proposes to substitute "as soon as may be" for "immediately". The effect of the amendment is to provide that when a person who has escaped as a child has returned to a children's detention school and is, at that stage, over the age of 18 years and six months, the director shall, as soon...

Seanad: Children (Amendment) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (28 May 2015)

James Reilly: This amendment proposes to delete text referring to breaches of discipline inside or outside a children's detention school or an approved absence. The reference to disciplinary breaches will capture the various types of disciplinary breaches and the Department has been advised that there is no need to list specific types of breaches which could have a limiting effect rather than an inclusive...

Seanad: Children (Amendment) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (28 May 2015)

James Reilly: These are proposed amendments to section 30, which, as published, amends section 42 of the Criminal Justice Act 1999 to provide for the arrest by the Garda of a child in detention on a detention order or on remand in a children's detention school for questioning in respect of an offence or offences other than those for which he or she is in detention or on remand. The amendments proposed...

Seanad: Children (Amendment) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (28 May 2015)

James Reilly: These are technical drafting amendments. The Prevention of Crimes Act 1908, the Criminal Justice Administration Act 1914 and the Criminal Justice Act 1960 are being amended to revise the references to the age of persons who may be detained in St. Patrick's Institution to 18 years. Amendments No. 67 and 68 to section 31 of the Bill propose to substitute references to "on" with "immediately...

Seanad: Children (Amendment) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (28 May 2015)

James Reilly: Much as I would like to do that, I have undertaken to examine a number of issues and will do so.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Funding (9 Jun 2015)

James Reilly: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in tabular format below. Cara Phort Family Resource Centre, Ballynacargy, Co. Westmeath – funding under the Family Resource Centre Programme Year Total funding 2011 €99,880 2012 €100,471 2013 €84,232 2014 €88,038 2015 €84,910 (€21,227 paid to date) Total funding €457,531

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Services (9 Jun 2015)

James Reilly: I want to thank the Deputy for brining this to my attention. The Deputy will appreciate that this is an operational matter for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, and it would be inappropriate for me to comment on the specific matter raised. My Department has, however, referred this to Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, for attention and asked that they liaise directly with the person...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Disability Services Funding (9 Jun 2015)

James Reilly: The Disability Equality Specialist Support Agency (DESSA) was contracted by Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, to provide support, advice and training for Family Resource Centres across the area of disability awareness and staff/volunteer training in personal advocacy for people with disabilities. The organisation is funded by Tusla up to the end of June 2015. Family Resource Centres...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Disability Services Funding (9 Jun 2015)

James Reilly: The Disability Equality Specialist Support Agency (DESSA) was contracted by Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, to provide support, advice and training for Family Resource Centres across the area of disability awareness and staff/volunteer training in personal advocacy for people with disabilities. The organisation is funded by Tusla up to the end of June 2015. Family Resource Centres...