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Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (16 May 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: Children in Care (16 May 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: Child and Family Agency (16 May 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: Children in Care (16 May 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: Social Media (16 May 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: The information requested is not routinely collated. However, my Department endeavours to provide information in both English and Irish, not only through social media, but through other communication channels and materials. We are committed to complying with requirements under the Official Languages Act, including providing all static content on the Department's website in both Irish and...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Equality Issues (16 May 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: Section 47(1)(a) of the Disability Act 2005 requires public bodies to take all reasonable measures to promote and support the employment of persons with disabilities. The Department has a dedicated Disability Liaison Officer (DLO), whose role is to provide advice, support and assistance to staff with disabilities. The DLO consults with staff who have declared a disability on an...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child and Family Agency (16 May 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: As the subject matter of the Deputy’s question relates to an operational matter for the Child and Family Agency, Tusla, I have referred the matter to Tusla for a direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child Protection (16 May 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: Child Protection (16 May 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: Child Protection (16 May 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: International Protection (16 May 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: A payment equivalent to the Daily Expenses Allowance is currently being given to international protection applicants whom IPAS is unable to accommodate temporarily. My Department is currently examining whether or not the Daily Expenses Allowance could be given to applicants living outside of designated IPAS centres.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (16 May 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: As of 12th May there were 507 International Protection applicants (IPAs) that the Department has been temporarily unable to offer accommodation to. Since January 24th, a total of 628 people who were previously unaccommodated have subsequently been offered accommodation. IPAS is now issuing unaccommodated people with weekly €50 euro vouchers. They are also entitled to a Daily...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (16 May 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: Please find below, in tabular format, the number of vacant beds in IPAS centres across the country. County Centre Type Bed Availability Cavan Apartments 4 Cork Guest House 8 Donegal Apartments 7 Dublin Hotel 9 Dublin ...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (16 May 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: As of 12 May 2023, a total of 507 international protection applicants (IPAs) are awaiting accommodation. A total of 628 IPAs have received a retrospective offer of accommodation. Please see in tabular format, the number of IPAs awaiting accommodation, broken down by age, gender and relationship status as at close of business on 12 May. Age Number 18-24 ...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (16 May 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, my Department has worked extensively to accommodate over 82,000 arrivals fleeing the war in Ukraine, of which 60,000 have sought accommodation from this Department. Overseeing provision of accommodation on this scale during this timeframe for all those who...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (11 May 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: Mother and Baby Homes (11 May 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: The investigation of burial arrangements in Mother and Baby institutions, including Bessborough, was an important part of the work of the independent Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and certain related matters. The Commission carried out cartographic and landscape assessments of possible unrecorded burial arrangements at the Bessborough site and also followed up with...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Maternity Leave (11 May 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 was signed into law by the President on 4th April. The Act introduces important entitlements for workers, including leave for medical care purposes for parents of children under 12, and the right to request flexible working for parents and carers. The Act includes provisions to transpose Article 9 of the EU Work Life Balance...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child and Family Agency (11 May 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

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (10 May 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: I thank Deputy O'Reilly for raising this important issue. At the outset, I want to state that myself and the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, recognise the very real impact that delays in receiving therapies or assessments have had for children and their families. Deputy O'Reilly has spoken powerfully about its impact on Alison, Mark and most importantly, on Ada. The progressing...