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Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Data (27 Jan 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: My Department is currently collating the information requested and a reply will issue directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Jan 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: I will respond to Deputy Tóibín's question. In the case at issue, serious incorrect information was provided on the file. In my correspondence with the Deputy I outlined when I became aware of it as Minister. The Department and Tusla will always respond rapidly if similar instances are notified to us by any parent in future.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (26 Jan 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: My officials have estimated that the total income to the sector of both public funding and parental fees is approximately €1 billion. 60% of the sector's income is estimated to come from the State with the remaining 40% from parental fees. The Deputy will be aware that the amount of State funding provided to the sector continues to increase. Budget 2022 makes provision for...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (26 Jan 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: To estimate the wage bill of the sector, my officials have analysed data from the Annual Early Years Sector Profile 2019/20, gathered in Spring 2020. This analysis estimates the (pre-Covid-19) wage bill. This data is assessed to be a better predictor of likely wage costs during Covid-19, given the distorting impact of both public health measures and the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme on pay...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Irish Sign Language (26 Jan 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Irish Sign Language Act was signed into law on 24thDecember 2017 and it was jointly commenced by Minister Rabbitte and me on 23rdDecember 2020. Implementing the Irish Sign Language Act requires a whole of government approach. As such, all public bodies have obligations to fulfill. Under section 10 of the Act, my Department has an important role to play in monitoring the implementation of...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Domestic Violence (26 Jan 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: As the matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, I have referred the question to Tusla for direct response to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Domestic Violence (26 Jan 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: As the matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, I have referred the question to Tusla for direct response to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (25 Jan 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: Tusla’s Accommodation Review has examined the current level of refuge provision, evidence of demand for services, unmet need and the proximity to refuge by local communities. The Review has made a number of recommendations on the location of refuge facilities, funding and future configuration of services that will support the needs of victims of DSGBV. A draft of the Review has been...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (25 Jan 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Deputy is referring to an operational matter for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. I have therefore referred the matter to Tusla, and asked that a direct response be provided to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (25 Jan 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Deputy is referring to an operational matter for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. I have therefore referred the matter to Tusla, and asked that a direct response be provided to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Medical Aids and Appliances (25 Jan 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: Piloting of a Baby Box initiative for new-borns is an action in the First 5 A Whole-of -Government Strategy for Babies, Young Children and their Families 2019-2028. This pilot is one initiative as part of a wide ranging strategy addressing various aspects of the lives of children from birth to age five including supports for parents to balance working and caring, developments in early...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Asylum Seekers (25 Jan 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: Thank you for your query, Deputy. Please note that the Department of Justice is responsible for visas for travel to Ireland - including cases where people wish to join a family member residing in Ireland. As the Department of Justice is responsible for these arrangements I would, therefore, direct you to the Minister for Justice to assist you in this matter. Queries regarding the Afghan...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Asylum Seekers (25 Jan 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: Afghan refugees who have been admitted to the International Refugee Protection Programme are accommodated in Emergency Reception and Orientation Centres (EROCs), where they are assisted in applying for Government supports, and not in IPAS Accommodation (Direct Provision). Many have already moved to accommodation in the community, often supported by Community Sponsorship groups. Those...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Parental Leave (25 Jan 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: Parental leave is one of a range of measures that have been introduced to support parents to play a greater role in their children's early development. It recognises the additional level of care needs in younger children and children with disabilities, and supports working parents to reconcile work and family life. As both parents are entitled to an equal separate entitlement to parental...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (25 Jan 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Deputy is referring to an operational matter for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. I have therefore referred the matter to Tusla, and asked that a direct response be provided to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (25 Jan 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Deputy is referring to an operational matter for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. I have therefore referred the matter to Tusla, and asked that a direct response be provided to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (25 Jan 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Deputy is referring to an operational matter for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. I have therefore referred the matter to Tusla, and asked that a direct response be provided to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (25 Jan 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Deputy is referring to an operational matter for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. I have therefore referred the matter to Tusla, and asked that a direct response be provided to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (25 Jan 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Deputy is referring to an operational matter for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. I have therefore referred the matter to Tusla, and asked that a direct response be provided to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (25 Jan 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Deputy is referring to an operational matter for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. I have therefore referred the matter to Tusla, and asked that a direct response be provided to the Deputy.