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Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Childhood Care and Education (11 Oct 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 651. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she has considered attempting to reduce the ratio of staff to children on the ECCE scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29868/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Foster Care (11 Oct 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 652. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the procedures and policies currently in place with regard to the vetting of both potential foster parents and foster parents with a child in their care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29869/16]

Topical Issue Debate: Consular Services Provision (6 Oct 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: The Minister stated that this case has been raised at numerous levels, but what has been the response from representatives of the Philippines Government? Also, the Minister made a number of references to the consular support. I understand Mr. Ó Cochláin's wife, Jho, is currently running out of money to support him. Has the embassy done anything to support him in terms of his...

Topical Issue Debate: Consular Services Provision (6 Oct 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Tá an Teachta Barry tar éis a mhíniú roinnt de na sonraí faoin cheist seo. Is ceist tromchúiseach é a bhaineann le saoránach Éireannach atá i mbaol. The details of what Mr. Ó Cochláin faces have been outlined. It is an extremely grave situation and would certainly have already been a grave situation at the turn of the year because...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Operations of Oberstown Children Detention Centre (5 Oct 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis an tUasal Bergin agus an tOllamh Kilkelly as teacht isteach. The general commentary has been dealt with so I will proceed directly to specific questions. My first question is referred to in the director's own notes and briefing document. It states that 86% of residents are on remand. Is this too high and are there other facilities which...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Operations of Oberstown Children Detention Centre (5 Oct 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Is that the case even in a crisis or very serious situations?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Operations of Oberstown Children Detention Centre (5 Oct 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I asked a question, to which I did not get an answer, regarding whether gardaí were ever turned away from the facility, having been summoned.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Operations of Oberstown Children Detention Centre (5 Oct 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I understand the position regarding making children go to bed or whatever, but, regardless of the serious incident that happened, if a serious assault was taking place it is extraordinary that it would require management sign-off. That is almost excessive and it is difficult for staff to deal with that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Operations of Oberstown Children Detention Centre (5 Oct 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I cannot imagine how, in a crisis situation, a member of staff could not take a decision to ring the Garda.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Operations of Oberstown Children Detention Centre (5 Oct 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Except with the say so of management.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Operations of Oberstown Children Detention Centre (5 Oct 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Regardless of the seriousness of the incident.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Operations of Oberstown Children Detention Centre (5 Oct 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Mr. Bergin said he has not had any communication of a vote of no confidence among staff. If he does receive such communication, how does he or the board intend to respond to it? How does he intend to engage the staff henceforth?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Operations of Oberstown Children Detention Centre (5 Oct 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I do not believe I received an answer to my question. It is not that I want to make any personal statement as regards confidence in the witnesses because challenges clearly exist. However, I am keen to ascertain how management would respond if they were to receive such a communication.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 40 – Department of Children and Youth Affairs (5 Oct 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Gabhaim buíochas roimh an Aire agus an foireann. I welcome the Minister. She was recently in Knocknaheeny, boxing with some of the local people in Cork's north side. Would she speak with the Minister, Deputy Shane Ross, about the centre of excellence for boxing on Cork's north side? The children she was talking to would be very grateful. Regarding the Minister's statement, it is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 40 – Department of Children and Youth Affairs (5 Oct 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Just before I go onto programme B, I will comment on the previous programme although I do not expect a response. It is important that the Department and Tusla open up a better line of communication with some of the homeless services run by the local authorities. I have come across a number of constituents who have been very concerned about registering as homeless because of the fear they...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 40 – Department of Children and Youth Affairs (5 Oct 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: On the programme itself, I note the Minister's comments regarding child care professionals and the need to value their commitment and professional development. It is vitally important. What does the Minister intend to do to ensure they achieve appropriate pay and ensure their conditions are improved? Is consideration being given to extending the ECCE programme beyond 38 weeks? It is an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Election of Vice Chairman (5 Oct 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I second Senator Joan Freeman's nomination.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Homelessness Strategy (5 Oct 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 22. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the provisions in place to attempt to tackle the issue of child and youth homelessness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23037/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Inspections (4 Oct 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 296. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if social protection inspectors are required to keep a record of unnotified or notified home visits, namely, the number of unnotified or notified home visits, the date of unnotified or notified home visits to the homes of applicants or recipients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28551/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Inspections (4 Oct 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 297. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if social protection inspectors are required to make a report of the outcome of notified or unnotified home visits to the homes of applicants or recipients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28552/16]