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Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services (2 Oct 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide Dáil Éireann with the legal definition, as defined by her, of the term child minder; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41846/12]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Preschool Services (2 Oct 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide an update on the expansion of the free pre-school year in early childhood care and education programme; if such an extension will begin for children at the age of two years, thus allowing them two years of pre-school learning; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41844/12]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Support Agency Establishment (2 Oct 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide the timeline on the establishment of the new child and family support agency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41845/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (2 Oct 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: To ask the Minister for Health his views on the two year waiting list for an appointment with an Orthopaedic Surgeon at Beaumont hospital (details supplied) in Dublin 17; and the actions being taken to reduce the waiting list [41249/12]

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I wish to share time with Deputy Bannon.

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on this matter because I believe it to be of particular importance. I passionately believe that we as legislators have an obligation to protect that precious place that is childhood. In the past we failed collectively as a society. Now is our chance to rectify that and stand united in this effort. I acknowledge the work of the late Ms Mary...

Other Questions: United Nations Conventions (26 Sep 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the State has signed the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Communications Procedure; and if so, when same will be ratified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40492/12]

Other Questions: United Nations Conventions (26 Sep 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the State has signed the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography; and if so, when same will be ratified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40493/12]

Other Questions: United Nations Conventions (26 Sep 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I thank the Minister for her comprehensive reply and I appreciate that much work has been done on these matters. In explanation, the communications protocol gives an assurance policy, so to speak, for children. In the short space of time the Minister has been in office, she and her Department has been doing a great deal to wipe away the history we have had of neglect of children. However,...

Other Questions: United Nations Conventions (26 Sep 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the State has signed the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Communications Procedure; and if so, when same will be ratified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40492/12]

Other Questions: United Nations Conventions (26 Sep 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the State has signed the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography; and if so, when same will be ratified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40493/12]

Other Questions: United Nations Conventions (26 Sep 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I thank the Minister for her comprehensive reply and I appreciate that much work has been done on these matters. In explanation, the communications protocol gives an assurance policy, so to speak, for children. In the short space of time the Minister has been in office, she and her Department has been doing a great deal to wipe away the history we have had of neglect of children. However,...

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I wish to share time with Deputy Bannon.

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on this matter because I believe it to be of particular importance. I passionately believe that we as legislators have an obligation to protect that precious place that is childhood. In the past we failed collectively as a society. Now is our chance to rectify that and stand united in this effort. I acknowledge the work of the late Ms Mary...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Business of Joint Committee (26 Sep 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: As we have a quorum, I call the meeting to order. At the request of the broadcasting and recording services, I ask members to ensure their mobile telephones are turned off completely and not left on silent mode for the duration of the meeting. Apologies have been received from Deputy Charlie McConalogue. I propose we go into private session to deal with correspondence and other...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Difficulties in Obtaining Home Insurance: Discussion with Irish Insurance Federation (25 Sep 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I would like to add my view on what I believe is outrageous behaviour of the part of the insurance companies dealing with the residents in my constituency, whom I have been trying to support. I find Mr. Kemp's comments in regard to the Tolka works puzzling. In the most recent floods in 2008, 2009 and on 24 October last, the Tolka region was almost unaffected. There must be a communication...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Budget 2013: Discussion with Minister for Education and Skills (19 Sep 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I appreciate the Minister's attendance to discuss the budget with plenty of advance notice. I will touch on a few of the issues and perhaps the Minister can give me some response. I understand he is under pressure of time. I raised the potential for a national book lending scheme, particularly at primary level, with the Minister previously. He made a valid point about the way second...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Budget 2013: Discussion with Minister for Education and Skills (19 Sep 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: On a point of order, we are dealing with a pre-budget briefing and the matter raised has nothing to do with it. The Deputies have other avenues in which to raise such issues.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Budget 2013: Discussion with Minister for Education and Skills (19 Sep 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I know that it is convenient from a journalistic point of view to raise the issue now. There are other avenues within the Oireachtas in which to raise the issue. It is not a pre-budget briefing matter.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Budget 2013: Discussion with Minister for Education and Skills (19 Sep 2012)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I ask the Chairman to communicate on the matter.