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Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child and Family Agency (12 Oct 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: Statutory and operational responsibility for the delivery of child protection and welfare services is a matter for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. The Deputy is seeking information in relation to an operational matter for Tusla. Consequently, I have referred the matter to Tusla, and requested that a direct response be provided to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Staff (12 Oct 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: A confined competition for promotion to Higher Executive Office in my Department was run in accordance with the Code of Practice for appointment to positions in the Civil and Public Service. One panel with 3 members, including 1 external member, undertook the shortlisting of applications and the interviews. All information on panels and criteria were available in the candidate information...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (12 Oct 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: This response has been issued directly to the Deputy.

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (11 Oct 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: I am pleased to be here to outline the key elements of the budget 2024 allocation for my Department. Two years ago I set out an ambition to deliver a meaningful reduction in childcare costs for families all over our country. I am pleased that today we have have been able to deliver that, with an average 25% reduction in the cost of childcare in budget 2024. This change will be effective...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Constitutional Amendments (11 Oct 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: On 8 March 2023, the Government announced the intention to hold a referendum on gender equality as recommended by the Citizens’ Assembly and the Special Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality. An Inter-Departmental Group, involving all Government Departments and chaired by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, was subsequently established to...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Legislative Programme (11 Oct 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Government is ambitious to achieve substantive and sustainable gender equality on the boards and senior management of Irish companies. Our policy approach has focused on changing the culture of business. The independent, business-led, Balance for Better Business review group, supported by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, has achieved significant success in this area....

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Emergency Accommodation (11 Oct 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: Each accommodation provider who has a contract with my Department to provide accommodation for Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTPs) is required to notify my officials of any vacancies at the accommodation on a weekly basis. The accommodation provider to which the Deputy refers is contracted with the Department for a number of properties and is in contract negotiations in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: European Court of Justice (11 Oct 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: I can inform the Deputy that there have not been any judgements made against Ireland in the Court of Justice of the European Union in each of the past five years in respect of matters which are the responsibility of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: School Meals Programme (11 Oct 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: My Department is currently considering the output of the recent Additional Nutrition pilot (formerly known as the Hot Meals Pilot). The learning from this pilot will inform future policy around the provision of substantial, nutritious meals in early learning and care services in areas of disadvantage. I would like to thank Ballymore Community Preschool and the other services that...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (11 Oct 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: My Department oversees a Case Management process through which local City and County Childcare Committees (CCCs) and Pobal work together to assess and provide support to early learning and care services experiencing difficulties. This can include help with completing and interpreting analysis of staff ratios and cash flow, as well as more specialised advice and support appropriate to...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Communications (11 Oct 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: I can assure the Deputy that relevant officials will contact the person concerned.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (11 Oct 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: Core Funding - introduced in September 2022 - has already proven to be effective in expanding capacity, particularly in areas of undersupply and additional funding secured in Budget 2023 for year two of Core Funding provides further opportunity to invest in an additional 3% growth in capacity. For Year 2 of Core Funding, the budget has increased by 11% to reach €287 million, providing...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Services (10 Oct 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: I propose to take Questions Nos. 406 and 447 together. The below two tables outline the funding information provided by my Department to youth services and youth work, as requested by the Deputy. Current Funding Universal, policy development, and targeted UBU Your Place Your Space Funding Scheme Targeted Youth Services Grant...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Meetings (10 Oct 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: The government is aware of public interest and questions regarding the arrival of those seeking international protection. A Community Engagement Team has been set up to engage directly with elected representatives, relevant Local Authorities, Local Development Companies, and other stakeholders where relevant and appropriate. The purpose of the team is to improve the flow of information...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Data (10 Oct 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: As this relates to Tusla operational matters, the question has been forwarded to Tusla for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (10 Oct 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: In September 2022, I launched Together for Better, the new funding model for early learning and childcare. This new funding model supports the delivery of early learning and childcare for the public good, for quality and affordability for children, parents and families as well as stability and sustainability for providers. Together for Better brings together three major programmes, the Early...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: State Properties (10 Oct 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: The issue to which the Deputy refers, is an operational matter for Tusla. As such I have referred this question to Tusla to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: State Properties (10 Oct 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: As the Deputy’s question is seeking specific details on the property owned by the Adoption Authority of Ireland I have referred the matter to the Authority for direct response to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Emergency Accommodation (10 Oct 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: Ireland has responded to the largest displacement of people on the European continent since the Second World War. Since February 2022, the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has worked extensively to accommodate over 96,000 arrivals fleeing the war in Ukraine, approximately 83% have sought accommodation from this Department. Overseeing provision of...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: State Properties (10 Oct 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: This PQ requires a direct response from the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. As an independent statutory body, established under the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act, 2014, it has been accepted that the Minister would not answer questions on the Commission's behalf.