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Seanad: An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Teaghlach), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jan 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: That would fundamentally undermine efforts to protect families where there is a parent and two children

Seanad: An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Teaghlach), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jan 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: I want to speak on the point about the special protection of marriage, one that remains constitutionally recognised if this amendment is passed. That special protection remains there. It remains the basis for the State to make distinctions in the areas of inheritance and taxation. I would like to quote from what the Chief Justice said yesterday.

Seanad: An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Teaghlach), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jan 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: I have listened patiently to the Senator and to everybody else and I would expect the same courtesy in return. The Chief Justice stated yesterday "It seems clear that it is not constitutionally impermissible to distinguish per sebetween marriage and a long-term relationship, not least because the Constitution makes that distinction itself." Contrary to what Senator Mullen said, marriage is...

Seanad: An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: Céim an Choiste (Atógáil) agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (23 Jan 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: I thank the Senators for their amendments and for their detailed consideration of the Bill before them today. Before I start, I would like to follow on from comments made by Senator Seery Kearney in terms of recognising Selina Bonnie. She was a colleague of mine and I regularly received a little text every now and then, usually prodding me on where the assisted human reproduction Bill was...

Seanad: An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: Céim an Choiste (Atógáil) agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (23 Jan 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: Senator Seery Kearney was right about what we are trying to achieve in each budgetary cycle. I think back to when we are looking to achieve improvements for care, and care is so fundamental to so many of the elements of my Department, in budget 2023 I wanted to do something on the foster care allowance but when we looked at it we did not have the money to go round that year. However, in...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (23 Jan 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: As part of my Department’s contractual arrangements with Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTP) accommodation providers, a number of requirements must be met in terms of service provision. This includes delivery of key services: laundry, meals in serviced accommodation and cooking facilities in self-catering accommodation, and compliance with all obligations in relation to health...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (23 Jan 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: I propose to take Questions Nos. 503 and 504 together. Ireland is now accommodating almost 101,000 people between those fleeing Ukraine and International Protection applicants (IPAs). This includes nearly 75,000 Ukrainian people who have sought accommodation from the State and almost 26,000 IPAs currently in International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) accommodation. All...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (23 Jan 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: Since the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine in February 2022, my Department continues to work as part of the whole-of-Government response with a focus on providing access to emergency temporary accommodation to those fleeing the conflict who request it. To date, over 100,000 beneficiaries of temporary protection (BOTPs) have arrived in Ireland and approximately 75,000 of those have been...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (23 Jan 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: I propose to take Questions Nos. 509, 510 and 511 together. Ireland is currently accommodating more than 100,000 people between those fleeing Ukraine and International Protection (IP) applicants. This includes almost 75,000 Ukrainian people who have sought accommodation from the State and over 26,000 IP applicants currently in International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS)...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (23 Jan 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: Please see below in tabular format, the number of officials by grade in the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth who are assigned to sourcing accommodation for international protection (IP) applicants. Section Total Management Board Principal Officer Assistant Principal Officer Higher Executive Officer ...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Properties (23 Jan 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: Within the Department of Integration, properties under contract are on the risk register of the International Protection and Integration Division across several different risks associated with the service they provide. All of the limited accommodation capacity within the IPAS system is currently being used. Given the significantly increased numbers of arrivals in the context of accommodation...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (23 Jan 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: I thank the Deputy for her question. A response will issue directly to the Deputy in the coming days.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (23 Jan 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: Ireland is now accommodating almost 101,000 people between those fleeing Ukraine and International Protection applicants (IPAs). This includes nearly 75,000 Ukrainian people who have sought accommodation from the State and almost 26,000 IPAs currently in International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) accommodation. All of the limited accommodation capacity within the IPAS...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Official Travel (23 Jan 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: The information is provided in the table below. Location Reason Dates Length of Trip (Excluding Travel) Flight Details Flight CostMinister Flight CostPrivate Secretary Flight CostSpecial Adviser Accommodation Name Accommodation Cost (Total)Minister Accommodation Cost (Total)Private Secretary ...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Asylum Seekers (23 Jan 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: The International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) is currently accommodating over 26,000 people in over 200 accommodation centres throughout Ireland. Of these people, approximately 6,000 have been granted International Protection or a Leave to Remain. Under The European Communities (Reception Conditions) Regulations 2018, those who have had their application determined are no longer...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Asylum Seekers (23 Jan 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: Ireland is currently accommodating more than 101,000 people between those fleeing Ukraine and International Protection (IP) applicants. This includes almost 75,000 Ukrainian people who have sought accommodation from the State and over 26,000 IP applicants currently in International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) accommodation. Ireland has a legal obligation to provide...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (23 Jan 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: I thank the Deputy for his question. A response will issue to the Deputy in the coming days.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Legislative Process (23 Jan 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 was enacted on 4 April 2023, and introduces important entitlements for workers, including leave for medical care purposes for parents of children under 12, and the right to request flexible working for parents and carers. The Act also includes provisions to transpose Article 9 of the EU Work Life Balance Directive and provide for a...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mother and Baby Homes (23 Jan 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme will be the largest scheme of its type in the history of the State with an anticipated 34,000 people eligible for its benefits. Given its scale and significance the Scheme has been placed on a statutory footing and enabling legislation was signed into law last July. A comprehensive body of work has been undertaken to develop the substantial...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (23 Jan 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: Closure of childcare facilities Tusla is the independent statutory regulator for early years services, including Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School Age Childcare (SAC) services and is responsible for maintaining the register of services under the Child Care Act 1991. The latest data on new service registrations and service closures provided by the Tusla Early Years Inspectorate...