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Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: EU Directives (23 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: I propose to take Questions Nos. 284 and 285 together. The date for transposition of Directive 2019/1158 of the European Parliament and of the Council on work-life balance for parents and carers was 2 August 2022. While many of the provisions of the Directive were already in place or had been implemented, by the transposition date, there remained a small number yet to be translated into...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Policies (22 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, administers the Family Resource Centre (FRC) Programme which provides funding support to 121 FRCs across the country. My Department allocates core funding for the FRC Programme and, since 2019, an additional €1.5m has been provided in funding, which has meant that yearly funding has amounted to €18m for this programme rising to over...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Emergency Accommodation (22 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: The International Protection Procurement Services (IPPS) assessed the proposed property for use as International Protection accommodation as per a proposal form issued to the Department on 7thSeptember 2023. On the basis of the information received both in the proposal and the appraisal questions issued by IPPS, a draft agreement was issued to utilise the property for International Protection...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Direct Provision System (22 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: I thank the Deputy for his question. This information will be provided directly to the Deputy in the coming days.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ombudsman for Children (22 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Ombudsman for Children’s Office budget allocations for years 2022-2024 are: 2022 2023 2024 (expected) €3.495 million €3.9 million €4.259 million

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (22 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: As at 12th November 2023, there are over 25,500 people accommodated in (IPAS) accommodation centres and since January 2022, IPAS have brought over 190 properties into use to accommodate those seeking refuge from the State. The International Protection Procurement Service (IPPS) receive offers of accommodation, which are evaluated by Department Officials. If these properties are deemed...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (22 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Early Childhood Care and Education Programme (ECCE) programme is a universal two-year pre-school programme available to all children within the eligible age range. All eligible children can fully avail of two years of the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme. There is no anomaly for children born between September 25 and 11 January or any other period. Children during this...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Contracts (22 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: I am advised by my officials that they have engaged with the provider regarding issues with the outstanding invoices to which the Deputy refers. Once valid invoices are received, they will be reviewed and paid promptly. Whilst there have been some delays in payment due to the very large volume of invoices received, over the past few months my Department has put in place a system which has...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (21 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: Ireland has provided accommodation to approximately 100,000 people between those fleeing Ukraine and International Protection (IPs) applicants. This compares with 8,300 in February 2022. This includes over 74,000 Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTPs) from Ukraine who required State supported accommodation and over 25,000 International Protection applicants currently in IPAS...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (21 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: The International Protection Procurement Service (IPPS) is responding to an offer of accommodation made in respect of the property in Killarney which would accommodate 70 International Protection applicants (IPs). The State has a legal obligation to assess the claims of those who seek refuge and in that time to provide accommodation and supports in line with the Recast Reception Conditions...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (21 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: Ireland has provided accommodation to approximately 100,000 people between those fleeing Ukraine and International Protection (IPs) applicants. This compares with 8,300 in February 2022. This includes over 74,000 Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTPs) from Ukraine who required State supported accommodation and over 25,000 International Protection applicants currently in IPAS...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (21 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: Ireland has provided accommodation to approximately 100,000 people between those fleeing Ukraine and International Protection (IPs) applicants. This compares with 8,300 in February 2022. This includes over 74,000 Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTPs) from Ukraine who required State supported accommodation and over 25,000 International Protection applicants currently in IPAS...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (21 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: Core Funding, which commenced in September 2022, is a grant to Early Learning and Care (ELC) and/or School Age Childcare (SAC) providers towards their operating costs. Its primary purpose is to improve pay and conditions in the sector as a whole and improve affordability for parents as well as ensuring a stable income to providers. All Partner Services that had an active Core Funding Contract...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (21 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: In answering this query, it is assumed that the deputy is referring to the fact that the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) is funded on the basis of the number of hours of childcare used by the child per week. The underpinning rationale approach, including the hours based aspect, was set out in the 2016 "Policy Paper on the Development of a new Single Affordable Childcare Scheme" and...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (21 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: The State has a legal obligation to assess the claims of those who seek International Protection (IP), and in that time, to provide accommodation and supports in line with the Recast Reception Conditions Directive (SI 230 of 2018), to those that require it. The International Protection Procurement Service (IPPS) continues to explore all offers of accommodation for international protection...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (21 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible. As the Deputy may be aware, the industrial action that commenced on Friday 6th October, by management and administrative grades in Fórsa Trade Union in the HSE, will impact on the response times to Parliamentary Questions and Representations.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (21 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: CARI offers an important and vital service to Children who have experienced sexual abuse , and the support offered by the service to the parents of those children . The Minister, and the Department understand the vital role CARI play in providing therapy to those who have experienced sexual abuse and it is acknowledged how vital this service is for children and their families through an...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (21 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: CARI offers an important and vital service to Children who have experienced sexual abuse , and the support offered by the service to the parents of those children . The Minister, and the Department understand the vital role CARI play in providing therapy to those who have experienced sexual abuse and it is acknowledged how vital this service is for children and their families through an...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (21 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: CARI offers an important and vital service to Children who have experienced sexual abuse , and the support offered by the service to the parents of those children . The Minister, and the Department understand the vital role CARI play in providing therapy to those who have experienced sexual abuse and it is acknowledged how vital this significant is for children and their families through an...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Nursing Homes (21 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: My Department is engaging with the Department of Health and the HSE to ensure that only disused nursing homes which were deregistered before 1 September 2022 and 18 months have passed since deregistration from the HIQA’s register, are used for accommodation of Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTPs). My Department is currently in contract or in contract negotiations with a small...