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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: HIQA Report: Engagement with Tusla (20 Jun 2018)
Alan Farrell: There were a number of questions directed to Dr. Gillen and Ms Finlay that require an answer.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: HIQA Report: Engagement with Tusla (20 Jun 2018)
Alan Farrell: On that question, the Deputy read out something from the Irish Examinernewspaper. I ask him to provide the figures again on the numbers being investigated.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: HIQA Report: Engagement with Tusla (20 Jun 2018)
Alan Farrell: It closed 164 cases. The Deputy is asking an excellent question which deserves a direct answer.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: HIQA Report: Engagement with Tusla (20 Jun 2018)
Alan Farrell: Deputy Sherlock has time for one last question.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: HIQA Report: Engagement with Tusla (20 Jun 2018)
Alan Farrell: Deputy Sherlock is on my clock.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: HIQA Report: Engagement with Tusla (20 Jun 2018)
Alan Farrell: I am sure Deputy Sherlock will be happy to do that. I ask the witnesses to deal with the first part of his question and to provide the quarter 4 figure. That will bookend Deputy Sherlock's slot.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: HIQA Report: Engagement with Tusla (20 Jun 2018)
Alan Farrell: Could Dr. Gillen answer that question? I believe Mr. McBride had a response in regard to Q4. It was covered in the Deputy's absence.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: HIQA Report: Engagement with Tusla (20 Jun 2018)
Alan Farrell: I thank Mr. McBride. We are scheduled to conclude in three minutes so I propose to focus on just one area, namely, certain findings in the report that I am not sure have been covered extensively. The report refers to children not being assessed after allegations. Mr. McBride's organisation has identified that they are at risk. The report refers to assessment in a timely and effective...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: HIQA Report: Engagement with Tusla (20 Jun 2018)
Alan Farrell: It does.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: HIQA Report: Engagement with Tusla (20 Jun 2018)
Alan Farrell: Respectfully, I do not believe HIQA is in the business of not recognising that, considering that it uses a phrase such as "timely and effective manner".
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: HIQA Report: Engagement with Tusla (20 Jun 2018)
Alan Farrell: What level of interaction is required with the Garda to be satisfied the service required to be provided to the child will be delivered?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: HIQA Report: Engagement with Tusla (20 Jun 2018)
Alan Farrell: Is Tusla confident the Garda is doing what it is supposed to do in regard to the 1,200 children?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: HIQA Report: Engagement with Tusla (20 Jun 2018)
Alan Farrell: That concludes our business. I thank the delegates for their participation in this session of the joint Oireachtas committee.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Northern Ireland (20 Jun 2018)
Alan Farrell: 5. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent visit to Northern Ireland with particular reference to his visit to a museum (details supplied). [26542/18]
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Global Footprint Initiative (19 Jun 2018)
Alan Farrell: As has been said, the publication of the report is welcome, as are the improvements in cultural and business opportunities the State will be afforded once the plan is implemented. There is a fair question, however, on when some of these proposals are to be implemented, especially in respect of the new missions announced. As the Taoiseach has pointed out, opportunities will present in terms...
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Global Footprint Initiative (19 Jun 2018)
Alan Farrell: 11. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the recent launch of Global Ireland – Ireland's Global Footprint to 2025 with specific reference to the need to diversify export markets in the context of Brexit. [26543/18]
- Order of Business (19 Jun 2018)
Alan Farrell: Having written to the US ambassador this morning, it would be very appropriate for the House to discuss this matter. I ask the Business Committee to convene to see whether a suitable slot can be assigned. An all-party motion would be warranted.
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Irish Language (19 Jun 2018)
Alan Farrell: 208. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has engaged with an institute (details supplied) regarding its obligation to adhere to section 5 (1)(c) of the Institute For Advanced Studies Act 1940, in regard to its obligation to provide funding for fieldwork in order to carry out the requirement of a school to record spoken Irish; the actions he will take to ensure those who have...
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Irish Language (19 Jun 2018)
Alan Farrell: 209. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the action he has taken to support efforts to record spoken Irish to benefit the educational environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26767/18]
- Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (19 Jun 2018)
Alan Farrell: 615. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the action she has taken to support and preserve spoken Irish; the further steps she is taking to ensure spoken Irish is recorded and preserved for the benefit of future generations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26768/18]