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Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (8 Oct 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: It is noted that the question refers to the age at which qualifying children cease to be eligible for the National Childcare Scheme (NCS). For this reason, it should be noted that while both the Universal and Income-Assessed subsidies are available for children aged up to 15 years (meaning their eligibility ceases on the day of their 15th birthday), the upper age eligibility can extend beyond...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child and Family Agency (8 Oct 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: As this is an operational matter, I wish to inform the Deputy that my officials have asked Tusla to respond directly to you on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child and Family Agency (8 Oct 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: As this relates to data collated by Tusla, the question has been forwarded to Tusla for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child and Family Agency (8 Oct 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Deputy is seeking information in relation to an operational matter for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. Consequently, I have referred the matter to Tusla, and requested that a direct response be provided to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child and Family Agency (8 Oct 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: As this relates to data collated by Tusla, the question has been forwarded to Tusla for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (8 Oct 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: As this relates to data collated by Tusla, the question has been forwarded to Tusla for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Voluntary Sector (8 Oct 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: In order to ensure the safety of International Protection (IP) applicants, the management of site security and access at accommodation centres for those seeking IP is the responsibility of the providers contracted to run the centre. Visits to centres, including by volunteer organisations, are facilitated between 10:00 – 22:00. As part of established policy and procedure, visitors...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Equality Issues (8 Oct 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: The ongoing review of the Equality Acts is examining the functioning of the Acts and their effectiveness in combatting discrimination and promoting equality. In July 2021, my Department undertook a public consultation process as part of this review. A report summarising the key issues raised in the public consultation was published last year and can be accessed here: . In light of time...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Budget 2025 (8 Oct 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: I propose to take Questions Nos. 459, 460, 462 and 463 together. I am very pleased to have secured an increase in youth service funding by 9% for 2025, bringing my Department's investment under our main youth budget subhead to a total of €84.9 million. This increased level of funding will enable the expansion of youth service capacity to engage more young people, across both...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Data (8 Oct 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Participation of Children and Young People in Decision-making: Action Plan 2023-2028 builds on the ambitions of the National Strategy for Children and Young People's Participation in Decision-making 2015-2020, and expands into more areas such as the home, digital and legal settings in which children and young people engage. All participation initiatives undertaken by DCEDIY, through the...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child and Family Agency (8 Oct 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: I wish to inform the Deputy that my officials have asked Tusla to respond directly to you on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Refugee Resettlement Programme (8 Oct 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Irish Refugee Protection Programme (IRRP), which was established in 2015, operates on the basis of UNHCR referrals of refugees for consideration for resettlement in Ireland and more recently, a humanitarian scheme for Afghan nationals impacted by the Taliban takeover in 2021. UNHCR's mandate does not include Palestine Refugees in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, Jordan or the Syrian Arab...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (8 Oct 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: I firmly believe the level of pay for early years educators and school-age childcare practitioners should reflect the value of their work for children, families, society and the economy. The State is not the employer and therefore does not set the pay or conditions for employees in either early learning and care (ELC) or school-age childcare (SAC) services. However, there is now, through...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (8 Oct 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: I propose to take Questions Nos. 467, 468 and 469 together. I firmly believe the level of pay for early years educators and school-age childcare practitioners should reflect the value of their work for children, families, society and the economy. The State is not the employer and therefore does not set the pay or conditions for employees in either early learning and care (ELC) or school-age...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (8 Oct 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: My Department works with Pobal and local Childcare Committees to offer Case Management Supports to services in difficulty. Through this process, services may also access Sustainability Funding following an assessment of need. One strand of this funding can support a service with the cost of relocation. Services who experience issues with defective blocks or construction issues are encouraged...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Direct Provision System (8 Oct 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: Senior departmental officials are located within the Citywest Complex and work there on a daily basis. Additionally, a dedicated senior official in my Department has overall responsibility for the hotel and visits the hotel weekly. This official receives daily occupancy reports and holds regular meetings with hotel management.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Direct Provision System (8 Oct 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: My officials have confirmed that the number of meals served to Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTPs) staying in Citywest Hotel is approximately 4,000 per day. Residents contribute €10 per adult and €5 per child per day and are provided with three meals daily. I can confirm that BOTPs are required to check in outside the food hall before gaining access to ensure they...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Direct Provision System (8 Oct 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: The number of Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTPs) from Ukraine who have stayed in Citywest Hotel and subsequently checked out since Citywest Hotel first accepted BOTPs is 7,702.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Direct Provision System (8 Oct 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: My Department is not always made aware of where Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTPs) go to after they leave the temporary accommodation provided by my Department. Therefore, it is not possible to provide the number of BOTPs who have left Citywest Hotel that are still resident in the State.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Direct Provision System (8 Oct 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: My Department is not always made aware of where Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection go after they leave DCEDIY-supported accommodation. While it is not possible to provide the number of BOTPs who have left Citywest Hotel and returned to Ukraine, where a reason has been provided on departure, approximately 15% of BOTPs who have left DCEDIY-supported accommodation have stated that they...