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Other Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (20 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 111. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the details of all homes and institutions that were excluded from the proposed inquiry into mother and baby homes, including the Magdalene laundries and Westbank; the grounds on which these were excluded; the measures being put in place to ensure survivors of these excluded institutions, now all in their senior years, will be heard,...

Other Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (20 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I tabled my priority question as part of the lottery system and, strange to relate, have been seeking the first position for a long time and here we are.

Other Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (20 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It allows me the opportunity to once again address the issues we addressed during the priority question moment and the focus is again, of course, on those entities and people - that is what this is about - who consider they are currently excluded from the terms of reference for the upcoming work of the commission of investigation. I would like to explore this issue further with the Minister.

Other Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (20 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I was hoping my anticipation that the Minister would give the same answer would be wrong, but there we are. Given the reference to institutions that were not the subject of previous State address, it is more than sad that the Magdalen laundries will be excluded because of the McAleese report which was a huge disappointment for those who had gone though the Magdalen laundry experience. The...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Children in Care (20 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I accept the Minister's assurance that every effort is being employed to ensure the deficiencies highlighted will be properly addressed. I do not think the fact that the number of children has been reduced to one is in itself indicative of everything being addressed. Removing problem children from a setting does not necessarily mean that all measures have been implemented. Leaving aside...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Children in Care (20 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 110. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will provide details of the revelations that a care home run by Tusla for teenagers was found to contain drug paraphernalia; his plans to ensure that teenagers in such homes may be guaranteed safe environments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2374/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Children in Care (20 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I raise a disturbing report prepared by HIQA following an investigation into an unnamed centre in the Cork area providing high care, ostensibly, to a small number of children. The report shows that the young people concerned are involved in daily illegal drug use and other criminal activity. I would like to know what assurances the Minister can give that the situation has been properly...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Children in Care (20 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is important that the Minister comments. We are not here to identify the specific setting but it is a HIQA report into an entity that is run by Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, which is now directly under the Minister's departmental control. Children at this care centre in the southern region routinely engaged in illegal drug use and criminal activity during frequent absences from the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (20 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have to try my best and take the positives from what the Minister said, namely, that people are not being excluded if an entity has not been named. I hope that will prove to be the case. I ask the Minister to make his response and wishes in that regard patently and abundantly clear to the commission of investigation membership. Child trafficking is not a new phenomenon. We know from...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (20 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 107. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will provide details of all homes and institutions that were excluded from the proposed inquiry into mother and baby homes, including the Magdalene laundries and Westbank, County Wicklow; the grounds on which they were excluded; the measures being put in place to ensure that survivors of these excluded institutions, now all in...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (20 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I want to establish the number of mother and baby homes and similar institutions that have not been included in the terms of reference of the new commission of investigation. I am keen to receive the full list from the Minister. I would like to know why certain institutions have been excluded. Moreover, I would like to receive an assurance that those who have gone through the harrowing...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (20 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I acknowledge the effort invested in preparation for the launch of the commission of inquiry, but the Minister has not replied to the question asked and I am keen to establish the reason. The Minister's answer does not in any way shed light on it. I am deeply concerned about the exclusion of Avoca House in County Wicklow; Braemor House in County Cork; St. Gerard's, Herbert Avenue; St....

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Staff (20 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 126. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the details of the high turnover of social workers employed by Tusla, in view of the fact that they are more than twice as likely to resign their positions when compared to other employments in the health and social services generally; the actions being taken to ensure that this does not occur; the further action being taken to ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Detention Centres (20 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 142. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the details of the 16 boys reportedly being held in adult prisons; when these boys will be placed in more age-appropriate settings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2196/15]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Emigrant Support Services (20 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 149. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the €1 million fund announced in the budget for diaspora projects; the criteria for funding under the scheme; when the scheme will be open for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1605/15]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Economic Policy (20 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 174. To ask the Taoiseach the progress towards implementation of the recommendations in the Government’s policy statement on economic regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2578/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Treatment Abroad Scheme (20 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 392. To ask the Minister for Health the subsistence being paid to those treated medically outside the State; if this will be reinstated given the significant financial costs on patients and families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2301/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (20 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 401. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to ensure recognition of the genetic mother as mother on the birth certificate of her child; if legislation will ensure that children will have a right to knowledge of both their surrogate and genetic parents; when legislation is likely to be presented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43966/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Incidence (20 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 468. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide figures on cases of asbestosis that are collated across the State; the incidence of same in County Kildare, particularly in Athy when compared to the national average; if those with asbestosis can avail of health programmes or compensation for their condition; the regulations that are in place to deal with removal of asbestos; if it is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Developing a National Strategy for Coeliac Disease: Discussion (15 Jan 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the panel here this morning. If the figure is as high as nine out of ten, they would be as well advised that the reasons for opting for gluten free products are not diet related. There are a number of people taking gluten free products who are not coeliacs, and for the wrong reasons. They might be surprised to know that it may not contribute in the way they expect. I am the...