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Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Legal Cases (13 Jul 2021)

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

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child and Family Agency (13 Jul 2021)

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

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (13 Jul 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Deputy will be aware that, as part of its response to the Final Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes (and Certain Related Matters), the Government committed to establishing a Restorative Recognition Scheme for survivors of Mother and Baby and County Home institutions. This scheme will include a restorative recognition payment and a form of...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (13 Jul 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: As previously advised, the Secretary General of the Department of An Taoiseach is leading the investigation into this matter. As part of the process, he has been tasked with examining the broader issue of unauthorised dissemination of documentation and other information related to the work of the Cabinet and its sub-committees. This matter continues to be pursued as the leaking...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: EU Regulations (13 Jul 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: I fully acknowledge the difficulties created by the Health Access Regulations.I and my officials have consulted with the Office of the Attorney General and the Data Protection Commission. Following that consultation, I am giving consideration to the making of new Regulations at an early date. I have raised the particular difficulties encountered with the Regulations in respect of the health...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Traveller Community (13 Jul 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Traveller and Roma Policy Unit of my Department engage with Traveller and Roma groups on a continuous basis with regard to projects funded and developments under the National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy (NTRIS). The NTRIS Steering Committee which I chair includes representatives of government departments, agencies and of Traveller and Roma...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Rights of People with Disabilities (13 Jul 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: In line with the National Disability Inclusion Strategy 2017-2021, my Department continues to make progress towards full implementation of the Access and Inclusion Model (AIM), supporting children with disabilities to access and meaningfully participate in the universal, free Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme.   AIM provides a range of both universal and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Service Staff Pay (12 Jul 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: I thank the Senator for raising this matter. As he said, section 39 of the Health Act 2004 relates to funding of bodies by the HSE and section 56 of the Child and Family Agency Act 2013 relates to funding by Tusla. When the Senator raised this issue with the Minister for Health, he acknowledged it would be inappropriate for him to comment in respect of the operation of section 56 as matters...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Service Staff Pay (12 Jul 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: I appreciate the Senator's concerns regarding the sustainability of community and voluntary sector organisations. They provide vital services to children, to families and to young people. I share Senator Dooley's concerns about the sustainability of those organisations and that is why this year I asked Tusla to examine what additional resources it could provide for these organisations on a...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Assisted Decision-Making (8 Jul 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Decision Support Service (DSS) has made considerable progress in putting in place the administrative and IT systems needed to operate the 2015 Act. To this end a budget of €5.8 million was secured for the Decision Support Service for 2021, a significant increase on its €3.5 million 2020 budget. The additional budget in 2021 is intended to ensure that there is no...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Social Workers (8 Jul 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Health Information Quality Authority does not investigate complaints against individual health and social care practitioners, including social workers. The Authority may take into account information it receives in relation to a service when deciding on its inspection focus or timetable. In CORU is the statutory body with responsibility to protect the public by promoting high...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ombudsman for Children (8 Jul 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: As the matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for the Ombudsman for Children Office, I have referred the question to that Office for a direct response to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: State Bodies (8 Jul 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA), set up by the Department of Health and independent in its functions, was established to drive high-quality and safe care for people using health and social care services in Ireland. In relation to my Department, HIQA is authorised, under Section 69 of the Child Care Act 1991, as amended by Section 26 of the Child Care (Amendment) Act...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (8 Jul 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: I am very concerned to hear of providers proposing to increase charges to parents at a time when the Government continues to support early learning and childcare providers very significantly. In view of the extent of State support, increases are not justified at this time. The Government has been strongly supportive of the sector, particularly since the onset of Covid-19. We have provided...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Anti-Racism Measures (8 Jul 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: Thank you Deputy for your question, and drawing my attention to the work of Bray for Love of which I was aware. I wish to commend Bray for Love on the work they are carrying out, and I would be delighted to meet with them. As the Deputy is aware, I published the Interim Report of the Anti-Racism Committee back in April. The Anti-Racism Committee is an independent Committee...

Gender Pay Gap Information Bill 2019: From the Seanad (7 Jul 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: I am pleased to state that the Gender Pay Gap Information Bill passed all Stages in Seanad Éireann, with Report and Final Stages completed on Monday last. I acknowledge the support it received from the various parties and, in particular, the work Deputy Stanton did when he was Minister of State with responsibility in this regard. We are here to take note of two Government amendments...

Gender Pay Gap Information Bill 2019: From the Seanad (7 Jul 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: This is a purely technical amendment. Section 85C was originally section 85D. With the deletion of the original section 85B, it has become renumbered. Section 85C allows for an employee to make a complaint to the Workplace Relations Commission, WRC, of non-compliance with reporting regulations by his or her employer. The director general of the WRC or an adjudication officer will...

Gender Pay Gap Information Bill 2019: From the Seanad (7 Jul 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: I indicated that I might make a brief comment at this point if that is all right.

Gender Pay Gap Information Bill 2019: From the Seanad (7 Jul 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: I acknowledge the significance of this legislation as it passes its final Stage in the Dáil. It will be sent to the President for signature. Pay transparency on its own will not end the pay disparity between men and women but it is an important further step on the road to equality. This Bill will provide transparency and accountability for employees. It will demand of employers real...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Arts Funding (7 Jul 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: I wish to advise the Deputy that I am not in a position to comment on this matter. Government funding for the arts including literature is channelled through the Arts Council which is independent from Government in its funding decisions.