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Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Data (13 Apr 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: 386. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the cost of increasing each income threshold of the single affordable childcare scheme by 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% respectively. [19135/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Expenditure (13 Apr 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: 383. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the cost of maintaining all targeted childcare schemes, such as the community childcare subvention, in tabular form. [19101/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Staff (13 Apr 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: 384. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if social care workers without social care qualifications but with considerable work experience in the field are eligible to apply for management positions in Tusla care facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19102/17]

Report of the Joint Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services: Motion (12 Apr 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: We are the politicians.

Report of the Joint Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services: Motion (12 Apr 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: The Deputy wrote the book.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (12 Apr 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: 363. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the interim report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18509/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (6 Apr 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: Mental health issues are covered on page 65 of the programme for Government. Yesterday, a clinical psychologist in Galway had to hold meetings with first-time referrals in a tea room. When will the new building at University College Hospital Galway, UCHG, and the community programme building development in Daingean be completed?

Questions on Promised Legislation (6 Apr 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Minister.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Housing Policy (6 Apr 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: 148. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the policy in place within Galway County Council and local authorities in the decision-making process for short-listed eligible applicants for social housing in which there is a conflict of interest between officials and applicants. [17267/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility (6 Apr 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: 149. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if potential tenants for social housing are Garda vetted prior to being offered social housing; the normal timeframe and assessment criteria selected by the local authority, that is, if there are child protection issues, a criminal record and so on; the expiry time; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Maternity Leave and Benefit: Motion [Private Members] (5 Apr 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank Deputy Martin for bringing the motion to the House this evening. I am delighted to be an elected representative when we do not have a divided House and we are all working together for one common goal. We are discussing the 4,500 premature babies born each year. Last Christmas, I was honoured to be invited by members of the Irish Premature Babies group to Lusk, where they launched...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: General Scheme of Childcare (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: I agree with Senator Freeman that it is very apparent from today's meeting and the previous one that everybody is in agreement that this must be fully independent to Tusla. That is being echoed by all parties. What are the qualifications of guardians ad litem that are currently working in the service? I ask that so that we have an understanding of where we are coming from and what we are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: General Scheme of Childcare (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: I apologise for being late. During the past two days we heard presentations from various groups who have an involvement with and a good understanding of our most vulnerable in society. I would like to pick up on two points. A representative of Empowering People in Care, EPIC - I cannot remember the gentleman's name -spoke about the role of the advocate. The Irish Society for the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: General Scheme of Childcare (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: One question was missed. Senator Devine gave me the answer but I would like the Minister to reply. Why has the Department chosen not to include Tusla in this scheme? Tusla was initially established as the sole provider of child protection governance.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: General Scheme of Childcare (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: Yes.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (4 Apr 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: 150. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the way a person can access records (details supplied) to see if their details are among them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16625/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Operation (4 Apr 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: 341. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when the proposed rules governing community employment schemes will be enforced in order that the period of assessment commences in January 2007 compared to April 2000 as it currently stands (details supplied). [16049/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (4 Apr 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: 400. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason the passport service is not meeting timelines with the passport express service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16591/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (4 Apr 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: 544. To ask the Minister for Health the process and services that are available to persons living with intestinal failure transitioning from the national paediatric unit at Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16604/17]

Other Questions: Underage Drinking (30 Mar 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Minister. This is a topic in respect of which we need to get serious. We are sometimes too quick to point the finger, whether in the direction of the shopkeeper or the off-licence, but I believe there is an onus on parents to take responsibility and leadership. I also have to question the whole idea about the implications of below-cost selling and easy access to alcohol,...