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Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (21 Mar 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: Last September, I was pleased to announce the Building Blocks – Improvement Grant, a Capital Grant for the Early Learning and Childcare Sector. The closing date for this scheme was 16thDecember last and applicants will be advised of the outcome in the coming weeks. The Building Blocks - Improvement Grant is part of a wider Building Blocks Capital Programme for Early Learning and...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Asylum Seekers (21 Mar 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: There are currently 9 providers of IPAS accommodation in County Wicklow, which has increased from three providers in January 2022. Please see a detailed breakdown of the type of premises and the number / type of residents for each accommodation centre in Wicklow from January 2022 to February 2023. January 2022 Hotel 85 Couples/Single Persons/Families ...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (21 Mar 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Accommodation Recognition Payment, provided under the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022, is a tax-free monthly payment available to those providing accommodation to Ukrainians who arrived in Ireland under the EU Temporary Protection Directive since March 2022. The rate of payment doubled from €400 per property per month to €800 with effect from 1 December 2022....

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (21 Mar 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 to accommodate an unprecedented volume of persons seeking refuge from the invasion of Ukraine, with over 77,000 people arriving in Ireland, of which 57,000 have sought accommodation from this Department. Overseeing provision of...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Legislative Reviews (21 Mar 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: In 2021, my Department commenced a review of the Equal Status Acts 2000 and the Employment Equality Acts 1998 (the Equality Acts). The review, which is ongoing, is examining the operation of the Equality Acts from the perspective of the person taking a claim under its redress mechanisms. It is further examining the degree to which those experiencing discrimination are aware of the legislation...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (21 Mar 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: As a result of legal exemptions in section 58L of the Child Care Act 1991, many childminders are currently exempt from regulation and the requirement to register with Tusla. Those childminders who are currently required to register with Tusla are subject to the Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016 and/or the Child Care Act 1991 (Registration of School Age Services)...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Bodies (21 Mar 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: Tusla receives funding from a number of budget subheads within my Department as well as from the Department of Education. For 2023, Tusla has a global budget allocation of €1.020 billion. This includes capital expenditure but excludes additional funding for its Ukraine response. Of this, €396.051 million (roughly 39%) is allocated to Pay and Pensions (€16 million for...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Bodies (21 Mar 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: I wish to inform the Deputy that my officials have asked Tusla to respond directly to you on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (21 Mar 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department assumed responsibility for the accommodation of International Protection applicants and Programme Refugees in 2020. Accordingly, the information as requested by the Deputy in relation to persons provided temporary accommodation in Ballaghaderreen in County Roscommon, is presented in the table below, and covers the period from 2020 onwards. ...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (21 Mar 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department assumed responsibility for the accommodation of International Protection applicants and Programme Refugees in 2020. Accordingly, the information as requested by the Deputy in relation to persons accommodated in Ballaghaderreen in County Roscommon, is presented in the table below, and covers the period from 2020 onwards. IRPP: Irish Refugee Protection...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Direct Provision System (21 Mar 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: The contracted capacity of the combined IPAS accommodation centres is listed in tabular format below: 2019 No. of Centres Contracted Capacity Occupancy RIA Reception Centre 1 487 440 RIA Accommodation Centres 41 6616 6171 RIA Emergency Accommodation ...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (21 Mar 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 to accommodate an unprecedented volume of persons seeking refuge following the invasion of Ukraine with over 77,000 people arriving in Ireland, including 57,000 who have sought accommodation from this Department. Overseeing...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (21 Mar 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: My Department has engaged over 750 properties to provide accommodation for Ukrainian Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection. In line with the Department’s commitment to substantially clear the backlog at the end of 2022, I temporarily re-assigned staff from other parts of the Department in December, doubling the size of the payments unit. The enlarged team approved more than 100...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (21 Mar 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: My Department has not been offered the site in question as a potential location for the accommodation of international protection applicants (IPAs) or Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTPs) and, therefore, it has not been considered. A detailed assessment must take place before any property can be deemed suitable as accommodation for IPAs or BOTPs.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Direct Provision System (21 Mar 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: Deputy, Ireland has responded to the largest displacement of people on the European continent since the Second World War. The pressure to accommodate almost 80,000 people in such a short period of time has led to significant shortages, particularly for the international protection cohort. While all offers of accommodation received from nationwide locations will continue to be appraised, my...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Data (21 Mar 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: My Department has commissioned a study to evaluate the processes for implementation of three equality strategies, the National Strategy for Women and Girls as well as the Migrant Integration Strategy and the National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy. Work on this study is at an advanced stage and it is expected to be published in the coming months. I will publish this study once it has...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Data (21 Mar 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: Departmental Data (21 Mar 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: I wish to inform the Deputy that my officials have asked Tusla to respond directly to you on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Care Services (21 Mar 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: A number of Government Departments are engaged in supporting young carers, including the Departments of Health, Social Protection and my own Department. I am happy to agree to the Deputy's suggestion of giving consideration to the establishment of a cross-departmental group to consider how best the Government can support young carers. Officials of my Department intend to meet with...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Bodies (21 Mar 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: Pobal operate as Scheme Administrator for the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) funded early learning and childcare schemes. Pobal operate a complaints function which can be accessed by any individual by email or in writing, via post, through complaints@pobal.ie or Complaints Coordinator, Pobal, Zone C, Clonmore, Co. Westmeath, N91 E1WD....