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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Conference of the Parties, COP, 25: Discussion (6 Nov 2019)

Seán Sherlock: Could Professor Sweeney write one himself?

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (6 Nov 2019)

Seán Sherlock: Good afternoon. We are now in public session. On Petition No. 00021/19, the decision of the committee is to forward a copy of the response from the Joint Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment to the petitioner and close the petition. Is that agreed? Agreed. On Petition No. 00033/19, it is proposed that we forward a copy of the response from the Joint Committee on...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (6 Nov 2019)

Seán Sherlock: I agree with Deputy Cassells. The two issues that are before us are absolutely worthy of discussion. One's instinct is of course to seek to keep the matters on which they are based alive, but for the purposes of the Standing Orders of the committee and so on, we are constrained to a certain extent in terms of seeking to further the issues. There are plenty of other line committees through...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (6 Nov 2019)

Seán Sherlock: I thank Deputy Cassells. We have agreed to forward a copy of Petition No. 00033/19 and close it. On Petition No. 00038/19, I am seeking the committee's agreement that we would forward a copy of the response from the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation to the petitioner and close the petition. Is that agreed? Agreed. On Petition No. 00039/19, it is proposed that we would...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Discussion with CEO of Tusla on Future Developments and Update on Childcare Facilities (6 Nov 2019)

Seán Sherlock: I welcome Mr. Gloster and his colleagues to the committee. I congratulate him on his appointment as CEO. It is heartening to hear that he has some experience as a front-line professional in this space. That gives us some grounds for comfort. I am also encouraged by his attempt to ensure a transparent process in which we as public representatives are seen as key stakeholders in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Discussion with CEO of Tusla on Future Developments and Update on Childcare Facilities (6 Nov 2019)

Seán Sherlock: I welcome that. My second question is a programmatic one. The school completion programme, the guardian ad litemservice and the creative community alternatives pilot programme are under way. They are three key programmes. I ask Mr. Gloster for his perspective on ensuring proper standards in the school completion programme and standardisation across the country. On the guardian ad...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Discussion with CEO of Tusla on Future Developments and Update on Childcare Facilities (6 Nov 2019)

Seán Sherlock: Is the €16 million adequate to meet the needs of the service as it is currently constituted?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Discussion with CEO of Tusla on Future Developments and Update on Childcare Facilities (6 Nov 2019)

Seán Sherlock: That is the key. It is a demand-led service, which is at the discretion of the District Court. If the judge makes a determination, Tusla has to resource it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Discussion with CEO of Tusla on Future Developments and Update on Childcare Facilities (6 Nov 2019)

Seán Sherlock: I appreciate the response. I spoke not only on behalf of CDYS but also in respect of the principle because-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Discussion with CEO of Tusla on Future Developments and Update on Childcare Facilities (6 Nov 2019)

Seán Sherlock: -----by Mr. Gloster's own admission, it is a very good programme. It could become a flagship programme for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, in future if resources can be allocated.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Discussion with CEO of Tusla on Future Developments and Update on Childcare Facilities (6 Nov 2019)

Seán Sherlock: I thank Mr. Gloster.

Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Decisions on Supervision Measures) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage (5 Nov 2019)

Seán Sherlock: We support the Bill, which is a technical mutual recognition or harmonisation measure under EU regulation. I am not sure how much practical effect it will have. Mutual recognition of decisions concerning supervision measures as an alternative to provisional detention means, in layperson's language, mutual recognition of bail. An Irish resident charged with an offence in another member...

Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Decisions on Supervision Measures) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage (5 Nov 2019)

Seán Sherlock: C'est la vie.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (5 Nov 2019)

Seán Sherlock: 152. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans for the former Garda station at MacCurtain Street in Cork city. [45133/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (5 Nov 2019)

Seán Sherlock: 186. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the date he last met officials in relation to the Glanmire flood relief works. [45311/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Medical Waste Disposal (5 Nov 2019)

Seán Sherlock: 853. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 346 of 28 June 2019, the outcome of the meeting on 13 June 2019. [44580/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (5 Nov 2019)

Seán Sherlock: 960. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagement he has had on the provision of the north ring road in Cork city. [45312/19]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Childhood Care and Education Data (5 Nov 2019)

Seán Sherlock: 989. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 544 of 13 November 2018, the status of quality enhancements that were promised for the 2019-20 ECCE programme year to improve the roll out of higher capitation payments; the steps that have been taken by Pobal to address the delays in 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44645/19]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Childhood Care and Education Data (5 Nov 2019)

Seán Sherlock: 990. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 544 of 13 November 2018, the average turnaround times for applications for ECCE higher capitation payments in Pobal in each year since the higher capitation scheme came into operation; the number of applications received each year; the number of applications approved each year; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Childhood Care and Education Data (5 Nov 2019)

Seán Sherlock: 991. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 544 of 13 November 2018, the number of ECCE higher capitation applications lodged in the week the application system went live in August 2019 that are still awaiting approval; the reason some of the applications are still to be approved by Pobal in cases in which applicants have provided all of the...