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Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (25 Sep 2014)

Robert Troy: 148. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the date of publication of the terms of reference of the inquiry into the mother and baby homes; the level of consultation he and his predecessors have had with the interested parties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36178/14]

Order of Business (24 Sep 2014)

Robert Troy: Last week I raised the issue of the Government's independent rapporteur on child protection. His report was given the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in January or February of this year and it has yet to be laid before the House. Could I get an indication as to when that report will be laid before the House? I refer to the independent commission of investigation into the mother...

Interdepartmental Report on the Commission of Investigation into the Mother and Baby Homes: Statements (17 Jul 2014)

Robert Troy: Fianna Fáil fully supports the decision to establish a statutory commission of investigation into the treatment of women and children at mother and baby homes. This came about following the horrific revelations in the national media regarding the barbaric practices in the mother and baby home in Tuam, County Galway. We have been consistent in our belief that this matter should be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Update on Children and Youth Issues: Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (17 Jul 2014)

Robert Troy: I welcome the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy James Reilly, to his first committee meeting in his current role. I mean no disrespect in expressing disappointment that a new Minister has been appointed to this portfolio only two short months after the appointment of the previous Minister. Given that this is the Minister's first meeting with the joint committee, I had expected...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (15 Jul 2014)

Robert Troy: 815. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the helpline was set up to deal with mother and baby home queries; the way it was publicised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30848/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (15 Jul 2014)

Robert Troy: 816. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of calls the helpline he set up to deal with the mother and baby homes have received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30849/14]

Other Questions: Adoption Legislation (1 Jul 2014)

Robert Troy: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply and accept at face value that he wishes to see this issue progress. In the course of our meetings in recent weeks on the whole issue of the mother and baby homes, I have suggested this may be one area in which the State can make good its past failings by bringing forward a system to enable the tens of thousands of people who were adopted...

Other Questions: Adoption Legislation (1 Jul 2014)

Robert Troy: ...parties forgo their rights, they cannot get access to the required information. Only six weeks ago, I met a lady who came over to visit her adopted son. Both parties are in regular contact with and visit each other but cannot get access to their records, despite both of them agreeing to forgo their rights and being willing to engage with each other. What interim solution will be...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Child Care Services Regulation (1 Jul 2014)

Robert Troy: The first anniversary of the "Prime Time" investigation into crèches has been somewhat overshadowed by recent political developments and the mother and baby home issue. None the less it is a matter of grave concern and one that is happening now. It is not an historical issue. Can the Minister please update the House on how he is addressing this issue?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (1 Jul 2014)

Robert Troy: I welcome the fact that the Minister has been meeting these groups. It is important that there is a high level of engagement with these advocacy groups and the groups that are affected. The Minister will be aware from talking to these groups that they are resolute in the requirement that this independent investigation covers all mother and baby homes. It is important from the outset, as I...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (1 Jul 2014)

Robert Troy: 61. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when he will formally establish the commission of investigation into mother and baby homes and publish the terms of reference for same; if he has secured additional resources for his Department's budget to fund the work of the proposed commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28269/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (1 Jul 2014)

Robert Troy: I seek an update on the establishment of a commission of investigation into mother and baby homes. On establishing a cross-departmental group to review this matter, the Minister indicated the scoping process would be complete by the end of June, which was yesterday. Has the process concluded and does the Minister have further announcements to make regarding the terms of reference of the...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (1 Jul 2014)

Robert Troy: 79. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when he expects the commission of investigation into mother and baby homes to be established; if he will be securing a supplementary estimate to fund the commission’s work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28007/14]

Order of Business (26 Jun 2014)

Robert Troy: Earlier today at a meeting of the Joint Committee on Health and Children there were several groups representing people who have been adopted, including the Adoption Rights Alliance and the Adoption Authority of Ireland, among others. One issue that came up among all contributors was the lack of progress in respect of the adoption (information and tracing) Bill. This legislation would give...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Adoption in Ireland: Discussion (26 Jun 2014)

Robert Troy: I apologise to our guests for being late. Unfortunately, I have another commitment and must leave shortly. In respect of international adoption, like many of my colleagues, I have received numerous items of correspondence and representations relating to families who wish to adopt internationally. Following the Adoption Act 2010, people can only adopt from countries that have signed the...

Mother and Baby Homes: Statements (10 Jun 2014)

Robert Troy: I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute on this important issue. I would like to acknowledge the hard and persistent work of Ms Catherine Corless, who was determined to get to the bottom of the facts by accessing archived materials in order that the mothers and babies of Tuam could be remembered correctly. Considerable work has also been done by historians in colleges across the...

Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: Few topics have generated the debate and discussion that the topic we are discussing today has. The item has substantially occupied my thoughts in recent weeks and months. I very much respect that there are varying opinions. Regardless of the side of the debate one is on or the perspective from which one arrives at one's conclusions, it is fair to say that we all wish to see the protection...