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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (14 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: 991. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason that a special school (details supplied) was allocated an additional class teacher due to the increasing numbers of children with autism enrolling but did not get an additional SNA post to support the new class. [29630/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (14 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: 1068. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will develop a centralised national database for children with special needs at primary and secondary level to streamline forward planning by the National Council for Special Education and ensure that school supports and placements are provided within local communities. [30933/22]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (2 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: I want to raise the issue of the extension of the youth travel card to commercial operators. Students and young adults who use private bus operators are at a severe disadvantage to those who are able to avail of the 20% discount on public transport and the 50% discount on the youth travel card. This is very significant for the thousands of young people who rely on private operators every...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (2 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: I welcome our guests. I think it is Mr. McCarthy's first attendance at the Committee of Public Accounts so he is very welcome. I commend the witnesses on their response in recent months, especially during Covid. It is only when one reviews the accounts and funds under the aegis of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth that one appreciates the role the...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (2 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: With regard to the 151 contracts in 2020, have new competitions been extended out or has there been a request for tender, RFT, for these current contracts?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (2 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: In terms of non-competitive procurement for 2021, does Mr. McCarthy feel the Department has decreased or increased the €91 million figure that was there for 2020?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (2 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: Mr. McCarthy mentioned the White Paper on the alleviation of direct provision. Is there much competition with other State agencies and bodies in terms of securing accommodation, or with approved housing bodies in terms of acquisitions? How is the Department dealing with the implementation of that White Paper, given it is over a year since it was published?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (2 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: The International Protection Accommodation Services, IPAS, budget allocation for accommodation in 2022 is €230 million. Will that be sufficient in terms of the Department's aspirations to secure both capital and commercial facilities?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (2 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: With regard to the Department's assurance around value money for IPAS accommodation, what mechanisms are there within the Department to ensure it is getting value for money on contracts?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (2 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: Even though we have a similar scale of non-competitive procurement or non-compliant procurement in the region of €91 million, Mr. McCarthy would still say we are getting value for money.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (2 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: With regard to the reporting mechanism for individuals housed in direct provision centres and their ability to voice their concerns, we have seen a recent television documentary in regard to the standard of their accommodation and the services provided in the centres. Is there a reporting system within the Department and how does that work?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (2 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: Are they queries or reports?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (2 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: How many?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (2 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: My final question relates to the humanitarian response to the displaced Ukrainians. How difficult is it to secure additional accommodation at local authority level? Given the forecast of increased numbers coming to Ireland, what will the Department's response be in the coming months?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (2 Jun 2022)

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Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (2 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: 43. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when he expects the €400 monthly payment for those altruistically hosting displaced Ukrainians to be available; if it will be backdated; if it will apply to hosting situations that were arranged outside the pledge process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28490/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (2 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: 77. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps that his Department will take to tackle the weaknesses of Ireland’s operating model regarding the care of children following a review (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28491/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries (2 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: 130. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason that he has chosen to investigate the Board of Inland Fisheries Ireland given that it was the Board that identified irregularities with regard to dormant accounts funding, uninsured vehicles, procurement and the leasing of property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28480/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (2 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: 283. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department will sanction an additional teacher for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28782/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (2 Jun 2022)

Alan Dillon: 284. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of full school-based summer programmes in 2022 for special schools and classes in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28796/22]