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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Feb 2019)

Katherine Zappone: The Deputy has argued there is effectively a power imbalance without the possibility of union recognition. As I said, I am in sympathy with that and understand that. He also spoke of the need to give additional supports to the Gaeltacht and this issue could be a good place to begin. I also understand that. Although this is not current policy or legislation, I would be happy to ask the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Feb 2019)

Katherine Zappone: First, I do not accept the fact that I answered in the same way as others did. I try to be straight with Deputy Calleary, as he requested.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Feb 2019)

Katherine Zappone: I indicated that I think questions have been answered to the best of their ability by the Ministers to whom it happened in respect of these issues. Moreover, I indicated that we will have further answers on the report. The second set of questions asked by Deputy Calleary are particularly on the minds of people today. The Minister for Finance and for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Feb 2019)

Katherine Zappone: How is that going to happen? First, as I understand it, there will be an audit process that will take place in terms of capital projects for 2019 that, apart from the national children's hospital issue, are already delayed. We need to see how much money might be available in that regard. Second, if there is still a deficit, and there probably will be, then a reprofiling of projects needs...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Feb 2019)

Katherine Zappone: First, in respect of Deputy Doherty's first question, we are not there yet. Clearly, we are not there yet. As he has identified, with great eloquence, the risks are escalating. We understand that. That is why there is such significant contingency planning going on between the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation and the HSE. I am fully with Deputy Doherty and aware of that with regard...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Feb 2019)

Katherine Zappone: I thank the Deputy for wishing me well and noting my willingness to take the opportunity to answer these questions. I understand the connection people are making between the overrun in costs on the national children's hospital and the nurses' strike. I have spoken to many people who are making that connection, including on doorsteps in my constituency. I have spoken to a number of nurses,...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Feb 2019)

Katherine Zappone: The review is being carried out at considerable expense, about which I also have reservations.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Feb 2019)

Katherine Zappone: However, I believe the review is necessary.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Feb 2019)

Katherine Zappone: Ministers have answered the questions that they can answer at this point. They answered the questions put to them at the committee. I do not think we will to progress our understanding of how we ended up where we are by asking the same questions over and over again and getting the same answers. I expect the questions to be answered in the PwC review which will be completed at the end of...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Budgets (7 Feb 2019)

Katherine Zappone: I propose to take Questions Nos. 239 and 240 together. The Revised Estimates for Public Services includes a total allocation of €32 million in capital funding for my Department and its Agencies in 2019. The funding provision is apportioned across two Programme areas of the Department's Vote as set out in the following table: Programme Area Funding Allocation Programme Subhead...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Funding (7 Feb 2019)

Katherine Zappone: Under the Child and Family Agency Act, 2013, Tusla, the Child and Family Agency is required to support and promote the development, welfare and protection of children. Tusla provides funding to a range of organisations which provide counselling, psychotherapy and support services to vulnerable children and families. As the Deputy's question refers to an operational matter for Tusla, I...

Children's Rights: Motion [Private Members] (6 Feb 2019)

Katherine Zappone: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. All of us in this Chamber share a deep sense of duty to our children-----

Children's Rights: Motion [Private Members] (6 Feb 2019)

Katherine Zappone: I am not. I apologise, I am moving the countermotion.

Children's Rights: Motion [Private Members] (6 Feb 2019)

Katherine Zappone: Yes.

Children's Rights: Motion [Private Members] (6 Feb 2019)

Katherine Zappone: I move amendment No. 2:To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann” and substitute the following:“ — commits strongly to the principle of ensuring a fair start for every child underpinned by the principles of justice and equality; — endorses the objectives of the Democratic Programme of the First Dáil by supporting the development of all children...

Children's Rights: Motion [Private Members] (6 Feb 2019)

Katherine Zappone: No, not at all. I am very happy to learn.

Children's Rights: Motion [Private Members] (6 Feb 2019)

Katherine Zappone: All of us in this Chamber share a deep sense of duty to our children. With this in mind I welcome the tabling of this motion by the members, the gentlemen of the Labour Party. The Government's actions and commitment is reflected in the countermotion. We must invest if we want to deliver for our children. In the case of my Department, the gross funding being made available in 2019 is a...

Seanad: Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes: Statements (6 Feb 2019)

Katherine Zappone: I welcome this opportunity to update the House on the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes. In particular, I would like to update Senators on the commission's fourth interim report and the responses I am progressing to the issues which have emerged from the commission's work to date. As Senators will be aware, the commission submitted a fourth interim report to me in...

Seanad: Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes: Statements (6 Feb 2019)

Katherine Zappone: That is one concern.

Seanad: Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes: Statements (6 Feb 2019)

Katherine Zappone: I thank Members for their very helpful and reflective observations and contributions. I have noted all of them and I will try to answer as many as possible in my response. It is clear that in their comments and questions Senators also feel deeply about these issues. They represent very well the people who come to them. In Senator Boyhan's case, he is one of those people. That is very...