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Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Staff (1 Feb 2018)

Katherine Zappone: I have asked Tusla to supply the information requested directly to the Deputy. A copy of Tusla's response will be sent to me.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Data Protection (1 Feb 2018)

Katherine Zappone: As the subject matter of the Deputy's question relates to an operational matter, I have referred the matter to the attention of Tusla for a direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Apprenticeship Data (1 Feb 2018)

Katherine Zappone: My Department has no persons enrolled in apprenticeships.

Childcare Support Bill 2017: Referral to Select Committee (31 Jan 2018)

Katherine Zappone: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1).

Childcare Support Bill 2017: Second Stage (31 Jan 2018)

Katherine Zappone: I thank all the Deputies who contributed this evening. I have listened carefully to what they have said. It has been a great few hours because they have taken the time to examine both the Bill and many of its implications. The Deputies have been attentive to the concerns, questions and struggles of the people they represent. I thank the current Chair of the committee, Deputy Farrell,...

Childcare Support Bill 2017: Second Stage (31 Jan 2018)

Katherine Zappone: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time". I am so very pleased to have the opportunity to introduce the Childcare Support Bill 2017 to the House. In October 2016 I announced that work was beginning on a new affordable childcare scheme, to replace all existing targeted child care subvention schemes with a single, streamlined scheme that will provide the framework for increasing...

Childcare Support Bill 2017: Order for Second Stage (31 Jan 2018)

Katherine Zappone: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services Funding (31 Jan 2018)

Katherine Zappone: I was pleased to approve the establishment the Local Youth Club Equipment Scheme in 2017. The primary focus of this scheme was to assist volunteer led clubs and groups that work with young people in communities throughout the country.  The scheme allowed for the purchase of equipment for sport, arts, adventure and other much needed items. Some €6.35m was made available...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Trade Union Recognition (31 Jan 2018)

Katherine Zappone: The company in question is under contract with the Department of Children and Youth Affairs to conduct the pilot Bail Supervision Scheme following a successful public tender. This Department has no role in the internal operations of the company.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Ministerial Advisers Data (31 Jan 2018)

Katherine Zappone: The names and annual salaries of my Special Advisers are set out in the following table. These appointments and the remuneration applied were made in accordance with the Instructions for Ministerial Appointments as published by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in June 2016. Name Salary with effect from 1 January 2018 Patricia Ryan €95,441 Jerry O'Connor...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Advertising Regulation (30 Jan 2018)

Katherine Zappone: While my Department has no role in the regulation of advertising or broadcasting on any of the media to which he refers, I would be concerned of advertising that involves the use of children in an exploitative manner or anything that risks the safety and welfare of children. I know there are controls in place with regard to broadcast media on radio and television but I believe...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Community Childcare Subvention Programme (30 Jan 2018)

Katherine Zappone: The Community Childcare Subvention Plus (CCS Plus) Programme provides support for parents on a low income to avail of reduced childcare costs at participating privately owned childcare services and at community not-for-profit childcare services, a list of these services is available through the relevant local County Childcare Committee. Under CCS Plus my Department pays a portion of the...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Support Payments (30 Jan 2018)

Katherine Zappone: My Department administers a wide range of subsidised childcare programmes which eligible parents may choose to avail of, subsidies are not linked to the status of the childcare provider whether private or community funded. Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE): The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme is a free pre-school programme available to all children within the...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Staff (30 Jan 2018)

Katherine Zappone: Section 56 of the Child and Family Agency Act, 2013, makes provision for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, subject to certain matters including the resources available to the Agency, to enter into arrangements with not for profit service providers for the provision of services similar to activities carried out by the Agency and consistent with its functions. Tusla allocates funding,...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Affordable Childcare Scheme Eligibility (30 Jan 2018)

Katherine Zappone: The Affordable Childcare Scheme will address a number of issues relating not only to the affordability of childcare but to achieving better outcomes for children and families. Families will qualify for an income-based subsidy based on parental income and, parents’ who are in work or training will be approved for the maximum number of hours of subsidy available. Some...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Public Private Partnerships Data (30 Jan 2018)

Katherine Zappone: I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department is not currently engaged in any public private partnerships.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Childhood Care and Education Data (30 Jan 2018)

Katherine Zappone: There are currently 2,359 children availing of the Early Childhood Care and Education scheme (ECCE) in services in Cork City and a further 10,419 children at services in Cork County.  Having conducted an analysis of ECCE capacity my Department is confident that there will be no shortfall in places for the 2017-2018 programme year. ECCE providers have catered for over 108,000 children...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Safety (30 Jan 2018)

Katherine Zappone: Excessive screen time on smartphones is a problem that has only arisen in recent years with the massive advances in communications technology.  The long term impact on society of this excessive screen time remains to be seen. I think this a new societal issue and needs a societal response. The Deputy will probably agree that it is not just young persons who spend too much...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Area Based Childhood Programme (30 Jan 2018)

Katherine Zappone: The Area Based Childhood (ABC) Programme is a prevention and early intervention initiative, consisting of committed funding for an area-based approach to improving outcomes for children, young people, and families, in 13 areas of disadvantage. It was designed as a time-bound and co-funded arrangement between the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) and The Atlantic Philanthropies,...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Area Based Childhood Programme (30 Jan 2018)

Katherine Zappone: The Preparing for Life Programme is a prevention and early intervention programme delivered by Northside Partnership in North Dublin City (Dublin 5 and 17). It is one of 13 such programmes operating under the Area Based Childhood (ABC) Programme (2013-2017). Under this programme, Preparing for Life has received over €3.7m in funding. The ABC programme is overseen by an...