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Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (2 Jun 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine on 24 February, and the invoking of the Temporary Protection Directive by the European Union shortly afterwards, my Department has worked intensively as part of the cross-governmental response to the Ukraine crisis. My Department is focused on providing immediate, short term accommodation to people fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. In excess of...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Rights of People with Disabilities (2 Jun 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: As part of Autism Awareness Month, in April 2021, I announced the Government’s intention to launch an Autism Innovation Strategy to deliver real and tangible solutions to address the challenges and barriers faced by people with autism across Ireland. I want to ensure that people with autism are given the opportunity to participate in all stages of the development of the...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (2 Jun 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine on 24 February, and the invoking of the temporary protection Directive by the European Union shortly afterwards, my Department has worked intensively as part of the cross-governmental response to the Ukraine crisis. My Department is focused on providing short-term accommodation to people fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. Some 23,000 people have...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Rights of People with Disabilities (2 Jun 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: Ireland ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) on 20 March 2018. This marked an important milestone in a process to strengthen the rights of people with disabilities in Ireland that has gathered momentum since Ireland became a signatory to the Convention in 2007. Ireland's approach to meeting the obligations of the UNCRPD is one of...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (2 Jun 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: I thank the Deputy for highlighting this matter. I have spoken to the House on this issue previously. I am aware of the importance and need for refuge provision across the country.   The response to Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (DSGBV) is a cross-Departmental and multi-agency issue. With input from the Taoiseach, Minister McEntee and I have worked...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child and Family Agency (2 Jun 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Pandemic Special Recognition Payment is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Health. Following the Government decision in January on this matter, I understand that the HSE published eligibility guidelines for the payment in April and the Department of Health shall shortly publish information for other particular healthcare employees that are covered by the Government Decision....

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (2 Jun 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: Last December I launched Nurturing Skills: The Workforce Plan for Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare, 2022-2028. Nurturing Skills aims to strengthen the ongoing process of professionalisation for those working in early learning and care and school-age childcare. Nurturing Skills sets out actions to achieve workforce commitments in First 5, the Whole-of-Government...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Gender Equality (2 Jun 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: Addressing the factors behind the gender pay gap has been a commitment of the outgoing National Strategy for Women and Girls 2017-2020. Tackling this issue contributes to equality and makes good business sense, as firms that can report a low or non-existent gender pay gap will have an advantage in recruiting and retaining employees. Initiatives to address the gender pay gap can also be...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (2 Jun 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: Government announced on 17th May that a payment of €400 in recognition of those pledging property for people fleeing the conflict in Ukraine will be introduced once appropriate legislation is enacted. The administration of the Scheme will be carried out by the Department of Social Protection as an appropriate payment agent on behalf of the my Department....

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Refugee Resettlement Programme (2 Jun 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: In response to the crisis in Afghanistan in August 2021, my Department, through the Irish Refugee Protection Programme (IRPP), has made approximately 545 programme refugee places available for humanitarian cases from Afghanistan.  A total of 218 of these Afghan refugees are being hosted by Irish families or communities.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Refugee Resettlement Programme (2 Jun 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: A total of 1,089 refugees have been resettled in Ireland from Greece through the Irish Refugee Protection Programme since 2016, under the scheme referenced in the attached article. Please find the breakdown of figures by year below: Year Refugees 2016 248 2017 523 2018 268 ...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (2 Jun 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine on 24 February, and the invoking of the temporary protection Directive by the European Union shortly afterwards, my Department has worked intensively as part of the cross-governmental response to the Ukraine crisis. My Department is focused on providing short-term accommodation to people fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. Some 23,000 people have...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (2 Jun 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: Government announced on 17th May that a payment of €400 in recognition of those pledging property for people fleeing the conflict in Ukraine will be introduced once appropriate legislation is enacted. The administration of the Scheme will be carried out by the Department of Social Protection as an appropriate payment agent on behalf of the my Department....

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Radon Gas Levels (2 Jun 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: I can inform the Deputy that my Department operates from 2 offices: 1. Miesian Plaza. 50-58 Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2. D02 XWI4 2. Montague Court. 7/11 Montague Court, Montague Street, Dublin. Miesian Plaza is deemed a low risk area for radon. The site was tested before occupation in 2018, and the test confirmed the recorded levels as being significantly below the national reference level...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (2 Jun 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Child Care (Placement of Children in Foster Care) Regulations, 1995 and the Child Care (Placement of Children with Relatives) Regulations, 1995, stipulates that the allowance payable to foster carers and relatives shall not be less than an amount specified by the Minister. The foster care allowance was last increased on January 1st 2009. Foster carers are paid a weekly allowance,...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Programmes (2 Jun 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department has responsibility for migrant integration policy, including the outgoing Migrant Integration Strategy, that sets out the Government’s commitment to the promotion of migrant integration as a key part of Ireland’s renewal and as an underpinning principle of Irish society. The Strategy provides a framework for a range of actions to...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Services (2 Jun 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: My Department maintains close contact with 30 national youth organisations which it funds under the Youth Service Grant Scheme. My officials and I meet formally with these organisations twice a year to share knowledge and information on developments or challenges in the youth sector. This provides a forum for organisations to give information on national issues but also...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child Protection (2 Jun 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: Tusla is the statutory body with responsibility for child protection and welfare services. If a child appears to be at risk of harm or neglect, the concerns should be reported to Tusla. Anyone can report a concern about a child to Tusla, and information on how to do so is available on the Tusla website.  If a child is at immediate risk or in danger, An Garda Síochána (AGS)...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (2 Jun 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: The most recent edition of 'Key data on early childhood education and care in Europe' published by the European Commission in 2019, highlighted the high level of fees for full time early childhood education and care for under 3s in countries which rely on market mechanisms to including Ireland, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. Since then, the Government has set out a range of...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (2 Jun 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: Significant investment is being made by my Department to address affordability for parents through the National Childcare Scheme (NCS). As the Deputy may be aware, I announced a number of changes to the Scheme as part of Budget 2022. These changes will be of significant benefit to many parents. For instance, from 2 May, the NCS no longer deducts hours spent in pre-school, or school, from...