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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: It is an aspect of it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: I thank the witnesses and members for a fascinating end to an interesting discussion. I also thank the secretariat for reminding me about the following: in the course of our discussion specific to pathfinder, it is appropriate that the committee write to the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, seeking information and an update on the matter.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: The witnesses can then come back to us for a discussion on same at another meeting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: We will write to the three Departments and I thank Deputy Neville for his suggestion. We have agreed that action. I thank the Dr. Muldoon and Dr. McAuley for their presentations and the members for their engagement. We will adjourn until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, 4 December, when we will meet representatives of Scouting Ireland. It is intended that the select committee will meet on Tuesday,...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (19 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: The facts are getting in the way again.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (12 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: 177. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the actions being taken to ensure there are adequate school places at second level in Skerries, County Dublin; his views on whether the current secondary provision requires extension or a new educational facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46263/19]

Public Health (Electronic Cigarettes and Herbal Cigarettes) Bill 2019: First Stage (6 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Public Health (Electronic Cigarettes and Herbal Cigarettes) Bill 2019: First Stage (6 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to prohibit the sale or supply of electronic cigarettes or herbal cigarettes to persons under 18 years of age and for that purpose to provide for offences, proceedings and authorised officers and to provide for related matters. I am pleased to have the opportunity to introduce the Public Health (Electronic Cigarettes and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (6 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: No apologies have been received. I propose that we go into private session to deal with housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Discussion with CEO of Tusla on Future Developments and Update on Childcare Facilities (6 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: We are now in public session. The purpose of this morning's meeting is to meet with Mr. Bernard Gloster, the appointee to the role of CEO of Tusla, to discuss his future plans for the organisation and to get an update from Tusla arising from the recent "RTÉ Investigates" programme on childcare facilities and the meeting with the joint committee on 30 July 2019. There have been reports...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Discussion with CEO of Tusla on Future Developments and Update on Childcare Facilities (6 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: I thank Mr. Gloster. So far three speakers have indicated, starting with Deputy Sherlock. On my own behalf I wish very briefly to thank Mr. Gloster for his opening statement and for engaging with the committee. The members will be heartened by the fact that changes have been made with regard to communication and transparency for parents. That is of paramount importance to us and to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Discussion with CEO of Tusla on Future Developments and Update on Childcare Facilities (6 Nov 2019)

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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Discussion with CEO of Tusla on Future Developments and Update on Childcare Facilities (6 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: I will add one question along the lines of what Deputy Neville was asking about the licence. Is Mr. Gloster aware of any limit to Tusla's recruitment licence which might affect what he wishes to achieve within his business plan?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Discussion with CEO of Tusla on Future Developments and Update on Childcare Facilities (6 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: I thank Mr. Gloster and call Deputy Funchion.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Discussion with CEO of Tusla on Future Developments and Update on Childcare Facilities (6 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: It is up to the Deputy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Discussion with CEO of Tusla on Future Developments and Update on Childcare Facilities (6 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: I will do my best.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Discussion with CEO of Tusla on Future Developments and Update on Childcare Facilities (6 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: Perhaps we should hear the answers to these questions first.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Discussion with CEO of Tusla on Future Developments and Update on Childcare Facilities (6 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: I draw the attention of Deputy Funchion to her time. I know she wants to talk about the other issues and I have no desire to curtail her time. I just want to bring it to her attention.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Discussion with CEO of Tusla on Future Developments and Update on Childcare Facilities (6 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: I will be brief because I want to allow Deputies Rabbitte, Mitchell and Chambers to comment. On communication, it is important that we have started the discussion on the other aspect of our meeting today. As touched on by Deputy Funchion and referenced by Mr. Gloster in his opening statement, one of the key questions is the two-way process of communication. It is of critical importance...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Discussion with CEO of Tusla on Future Developments and Update on Childcare Facilities (6 Nov 2019)

Alan Farrell: Although his tenure as chief executive has been limited, is Mr. Gloster satisfied with the length of time that an unregulated service was offered in this city or could be offered anywhere else without either being shut or correctly registered? Can he provide the committee with assurances that such instances, where possible, will not arise in the future? The period was very lengthy. All of...