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Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Qualifications (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: Figures from the current Pobal Annual Early Years Sector Profile 2018/2019 suggest that in mid-2019 there were 26,882 staff working directly with children in early learning and care (ELC) and school-age childcare (SAC) services, of whom 26.8% held a relevant Level 5 major award. On that basis, to support all staff with a Level 5 award to progress to a Level 6 major award would involve...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Qualifications (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: Figures from the Pobal Annual Early Years Sector Profile 2018/2019 suggest that in mid-2019 there were 26,882 staff working directly with children in early learning and care (ELC) and school-age childcare (SAC) services, of whom 41.8% held a relevant Level 6 major award. On that basis, to support 50% of staff with a Level 6 award to progress to at least a Level 7 degree-level qualification...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: Aistear, the national curriculum framework for early childhood, was developed by the National Council for Curriculum Assessment (NCCA). Since its development 12 years ago it has been used as a tool to support quality on many levels across the range of services that support the learning and care of children from birth to 6 years old. Aistear is relevant to all settings for children from birth...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: The National Action Plan for Childminding, published in April this year, commits to develop bespoke resources to support the quality of childminding provision. Phase 1 of the National Action Plan, which commences in 2021 and is expected to last 2-3 years, will include development of a bespoke Foundation Training Programme for childminders, and development of a Quality Development Programme....

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: The introduction of the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) was a landmark moment for making high quality childcare more affordable and accessible to families in Ireland. The NCS is designed to be flexible and highly inclusive, and aims to meet the needs of those families who need it the most. The Scheme is based on the principle of progressive universalism and has regard to the best...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1003 and 1022 together. I am conscious of the need for significant improvement in pay and working conditions for practitioners in early learning and childcare services. The level of pay they receive does not reflect the value of the work they do for children, for families and for the wider society and economy. As the State does not employ early learning...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: The 2021 allocated budget for the Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) is €48.33 million. This funding covers the cost of the seven levels of AIM, which encompass a range of both universal and targeted measures. The majority of this funding, €29.5 million, is for Level 7 Additional Assistance. This Level 7 funding is intended to facilitate either the recruitment of additional...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: My Department runs a number of Early Learning and Care schemes. The schemes are administered by Pobal on behalf of the DCEDIY. €289.3m euro has been allocated to the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme in 2021. The ECCE programme runs for 38 weeks each programme year. The standard capitation rate paid to providers is €69 per child, per week, and the higher...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: The introduction of the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) was a landmark moment for making high quality childcare more affordable and accessible to families in Ireland. The objectives of the NCS are to improve outcomes for children, reduce poverty, have a positive impact on gender equality in relation to labour market participation, tangibly reduce the cost of childcare for thousands of...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: The National Childminding Initiative, which began in 2002, contained a number of strands to support childminders. One of the strands was the appointment of Childminding Advisory Officers, some of whom were employed by the HSE and some by City and County Childcare Committees. Their roles included offering information, support and training to childminders; maintaining the voluntary notification...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Expenditure (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: As set out in the Revised Estimate for Public Services 2021, budgetary estimates for the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth broken down by programme and subhead into current and capital allocations are set out in the tables below. Programme A - Children and Family Support Programme 2021 REV Estimate Current Capital ...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Expenditure (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: As set out in the Revised Estimate for Public Services 2021, budgetary estimates for the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth broken down for Programme B by subhead into current and capital allocations are set out in the tables below.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Expenditure (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: As set out in the Revised Estimate for Public Services 2021, budgetary estimates for the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth broken down for Programme C by subhead into current and capital allocations are set out in the tables below.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Expenditure (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: As set out in the Revised Estimate for Public Services 2021, budgetary estimates for the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth broken down for Programme D by subhead into current and capital allocations are set out in the tables below. Programme D - An Equal and Inclusive Society 2021 REV Estimate - - Current Capital ...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Expenditure (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: As set out in the Revised Estimate for Public Services 2021, budgetary estimates for the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth broken down for Programme E by subhead into current and capital allocations are set out in the tables below. Programme E - A Fair and Efficient Support System for International Protection Seekers 2021 REV Estimate - ...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child and Family Agency (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: In 2019, the previous Minister received correspondence from an individual advising that a service level agreement was not in place between Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, and a named service provider. My Department plays no role in Tusla's commissioning processes, which are operational matters for Tusla. Similarly, any decisions with regard to service level agreements with third...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: Following the dissolution of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation, my Department became the data controller for all the personal data contained in the records and databases that transferred from the Commission. My Department is responsible for protecting and fulfilling important rights of the individuals who are identified, or identifiable, in the Mother and Baby Homes...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Advertising (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: My Department has no plans to launch an advertising campaign in relation to making Subject Access Requests (SARs) concerning records transferred to the Department from the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation. Information relevant to making a SAR is available on the Department's website. The webpage also includes a detailed guide to making a SAR that provides responses to...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1016 to 1018, inclusive, together. In responding to the Deputy's questions, it is important to firstly acknowledge that the establishment of a Commission of Investigation into public concerns relating to mother and baby homes was the subject of extensive debate in the Oireachtas with accompanying widespread national and international media interest. The...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Advertising (15 Jun 2021)

Roderic O'Gorman: 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 has 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 enhanced medical card. An...