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Written Answers — Languages Programme: Languages Programme (18 Jun 2008)

Barry Andrews: To meet the needs of migrant pupils for whom English is a second language, English Language Support Teachers have been appointed to primary and post-primary schools to provide additional language support for pupils. In collaboration with parents and class teachers, Language Support Teachers identify pupils requiring additional support, devise appropriate language programmes, deliver the...

Written Answers — Adoption Services: Adoption Services (17 Jun 2008)

Barry Andrews: The matter referred to relates the eligibility of a child for adoption as contained in Section 10(c) of the Adoption Act, 1952, as amended by Section 2 of the Adoption Act, 1964, and in particular, the possibility of the adoption of a child by a surviving parent and their new spouse. Section 10(c) as amended provides that, in order to be eligible for adoption, a child must be "illegitimate...

Written Answers — Child Protection: Child Protection (17 Jun 2008)

Barry Andrews: In the first instance I should like to record that the development of robust, responsive and appropriate child welfare and protection services is a priority for both myself, as Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, and the Government. Recent media coverage of this area has facilitated a valuable public debate around these important issues during which voice has been given to a number of...

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (17 Jun 2008)

Barry Andrews: The launch of the National Recreation Policy last September highlighted Government's commitment to the development of youth cafés. As the Deputy will be aware there are already a number of youth cafés in operation around the country. Funding for these existing initiatives is provided through a number of bodies including local City/County Council and Health Service Executive. The Department...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (17 Jun 2008)

Barry Andrews: As the Deputy will be aware, I have responsibility for the National Childcare Investment Programme 2006-2010 (NCIP). Funding allocated under the NCIP since June 2007 will lead to the creation of approximately 16,825 childcare places, of which 4,084 places are currently operational.

Written Answers — Health Service Reform: Health Service Reform (17 Jun 2008)

Barry Andrews: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (17 Jun 2008)

Barry Andrews: As the Deputy will be aware, I have responsibility for the National Childcare Investment Programme 2006-2010 (NCIP) under which the Community Childcare Subvention Scheme (CCSS) is being implemented. The main supports the Government makes available to parents to assist them with their childcare costs are Child Benefit and the Early Childcare Supplement. The latter payment is the...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (29 May 2008)

Barry Andrews: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 May 2008)

Barry Andrews: In relation to any possible alternative payment to social welfare provision, the Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated...

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (28 May 2008)

Barry Andrews: My Department received an application on behalf of the project/organisation in question to be considered for funding in 2008 under the Special Projects for Youth Scheme. In assessing applications for funding, consideration is given to Department supported interventions already in place in the areas concerned so as to avoid duplication of effort and resource. My Department currently supports...

Seanad: Company Closures (28 May 2008)

Barry Andrews: I thank the Senators for raising this matter on the Adjournment. I am taking this matter on behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. I would like to express my disappointment at the decision of the company to close its Cork operations and have asked the State development agencies under the auspices of the Tánaiste's Department to make every effort to assist...

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities (28 May 2008)

Barry Andrews: I am taking this Adjournment matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney. I am pleased to take this opportunity to address the important issues raised by the Senator. As she will be aware, a range of training, employment and day services are provided by the Health Service Executive, non-statutory agencies funded by the HSE and FÁS to young people...

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities (28 May 2008)

Barry Andrews: I thank the Senator for the supplementary question. A similar issue has come across my desk and I will endeavour to provide the information for the Senator when I get it.

Seanad: Schools Building Projects (28 May 2008)

Barry Andrews: I thank the Senator for his kind remarks and for raising this matter, as it provides me with the opportunity to outline to this House the Department's capital programme of works for 2008 and the current position with regard to proposed building projects for Rahan national school, Mallow, and Glenville national school in Glenville, County Cork. All applications for capital funding are assessed...

Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (27 May 2008)

Barry Andrews: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Adoption Services: Adoption Services (27 May 2008)

Barry Andrews: Section 10(c) of the Adoption Act, 1952, as amended by Section 2 of the 1964 Act provides that, in order to be eligible for adoption, a child must be "illegitimate or an orphan" or be a child who has been legitimated, but whose birth has not been re-registered. The Adoption Act, 1988, does permit the adoption of any child (including children of marriage) but only in exceptional and very...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (27 May 2008)

Barry Andrews: I propose to take Questions Nos. 223 to 225, inclusive, together. Under the Child Care Act, 1991 the Health Service Executive (HSE) has the responsibility of promoting the welfare of children who are not receiving adequate care and protection. Social workers have the major responsibility in HSE child protection duties under this Act and conduct assessments under this legislative basis....

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (27 May 2008)

Barry Andrews: My Department has received an application for funding in 2008 and related correspondence in respect of the centre in question. The process of determining my Department's financial allocations to the Youth Work Sector for 2008 is still under way. I expect that this process will be completed shortly and the organisation in question will then be notified of the outcome.

Written Answers — Public Play Facilities: Public Play Facilities (22 May 2008)

Barry Andrews: I propose to take Questions Nos. 63 and 77 together. Ready, Steady Play: A National Play Policy, which was published in 2004, provides a framework for the development of public play facilities in Ireland with the overall aim of ensuring that children have access to a range of quality play opportunities to enrich their childhood. While the Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (22 May 2008)

Barry Andrews: As the Deputy will be aware I have responsibility for the National Childcare Investment Programme 2006-2010 (NCIP) which is the successor programme to the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme (EOCP) which concluded at the end of 2007. The NCIP has been allocated €575 million over 5 years, and is designed to deliver 50,000 additional child care places 10,000 of which will be for the 3...