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Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (21 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 26. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she has considered advocating for the services of the Garda youth diversion projects to be extended in north inner city Dublin, as well as other targeted urban areas, as part of a long-term plan to prevent young persons becoming involved in crime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23038/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Homeless Accommodation Provision (21 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 880. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of families and the number of children placed in temporary accommodation as a result of homelessness who have been referred to Tusla in the 12 months to July 2016; the steps are being taken by Tusla to ensure that families who find themselves in emergency accommodation are aware of, and are receiving, appropriate support from...

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Strategic Plan 2016-2018: Engagement with Ombudsman for Children (20 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Cuirim fáilte roimh Dr. Muldoon agus Dr. McAuley. Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil as an cur láthair. Táim buíoch freisin go bhfuil an cáipéis ar fáil sa dá theanga chomh maith. It is great to see the document produced bilingually. I am very pleased to see it. I am grateful for the passionate and detailed presentation and for the...

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Strategic Plan 2016-2018: Engagement with Ombudsman for Children (20 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Overcrowding is not often discussed in the media but the problem has a serious detrimental effect on children. The issue is related to the housing strategy. I know of one family of two adults, three teenagers and two younger children who live in a small, old two-bedroom flat. There are probably numerous similar cases. The lack of social housing is having a major impact because children do...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Early Childhood Care and Education (20 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 119. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated full year cost of implementing the early childhood care and education access and inclusion model in primary schools nationwide. [23151/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Maternity Benefit (20 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 242. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full combined cost of increasing maternity benefit by €20, €30, €40, and €50 per week; while extending maternity benefit by two, three, four and five weeks in tabular form [23153/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Childhood Care and Education (20 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 463. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the full year cost of extending the early childhood care and education scheme to 40, 41, 42, 43 and 44 weeks. [23149/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Funding (20 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 464. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the way the €35 million additional moneys allocated to Tusla was allocated; the criteria that were applied in decisions made; the number of posts that were allocated to child protection teams; if she will provide a detailed breakdown of these posts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23152/16]

Domiciliary Care Allowance: Motion [Private Members] (19 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: The motion to extend medical cards to ill and disabled children would be an immediate, clear, simple and direct step to aiming the moneys of the State directly where it would have most effect and reach those who are most in need. Tá an córas liúntais seo bunaithe ar riachtanais an linbh. Dá bharr sin, tá sé ag déileáil le páistí a bhfuil...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Network (19 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: The part of the Minister's response that jumps out at me the most is the reference to the 12 km of the N28. The investment involved would result in 1,100 high-end jobs, but there will be a potential loss of €59.4 billion in present value terms over 25 years if it is not developed quickly enough. The value for money in this project is enormous. If the Government is serious about...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Network (19 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Gabhaim mo bhuíochas leis an Aire as bheith anseo. The Minister will no doubt be aware of the importance of the N28. It is one of the most strategically important roads in the State. In terms of outlay in comparison to potential economic return, it may well be the best value for money. This has been on the cards for some time now. The road will link the Bloomfield interchange and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Aftercare Services (19 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 669. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated cost of implementing and supporting the aftercare plans held by persons who are 18 to 21 years of age, by allocating 15 hours per week for a support worker in each case. [22667/16]

Au Pair Placement Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (13 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Like Deputy Cullinane, I acknowledge that the intentions behind this legislation are well meant, but while there may be a requirement to provide legislative clarity following last year's judgment, this Bill is not that legislation. We must recognise that au pairs provide a service, are workers and must consequently enjoy minimum working conditions, which we would all expect for ourselves...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Electronic Health Records (12 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 110. To ask the Minister for Health the level of implementation of electronic health records, EHR, system allowing the access and update of EHRs by different health professionals in an interoperable structure; the policy initiatives underway to move towards a shared EHR system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20928/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Special Educational Needs (12 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 71. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for disability assessment reports from the Health Service Executive; if he is aware that this impedes the ability of children obtaining the assessments they need in order to access essential services; the action being taken to ensure that there is no undue delay in this process, particularly as schools will be applying for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Data (12 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 171. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of refugees who have been accepted here in 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21186/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Property Sales (12 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 206. To ask the Minister for Finance if there is provision for the National Asset Management Agency to facilitate the sale of a property, a loan for which is within its responsibility, to a community organisation or for a purpose of benefit to the community for a lesser value than it might be sold on a commercial basis; if he plans to do so, to outline any similar community gain element to...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Labour Activation Projects (12 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 395. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of labour activation participants in the Cork South Central constituency in each of the years 2013 to 2016 to date by scheme in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20895/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Labour Activation Projects (12 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 396. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of labour activation participants in County Cork in each of the years 2013 to 2016 to date by scheme in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20896/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Grant Eligibility (12 Jul 2016)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 546. To ask the Minister for Health why respite care for persons over 18 years of age ceased, despite the needs of the caring families being the same as previously; his plans to reintroduce respite for carers of adults; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20902/16]