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Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (1 Dec 2009)

Barry Andrews: I have responsibility for the implementation of the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) scheme which is being introduced in January 2010 and also for the Community Childcare Subvention Scheme (CCSS) which was introduced in 2008. Many community-based childcare services were, immediately prior to the introduction of the CCSS, supported under the staffing grant scheme implemented under...

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (1 Dec 2009)

Barry Andrews: The Adoption Bill, 2009, is designed to give force of law to the Hague Convention on the Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Inter-country Adoption. The new legislation, which incorporates the provisions of the Hague Convention, is designed to provide a framework to ensure that appropriate procedures have been followed and that all adoptions are effected in the best...

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (1 Dec 2009)

Barry Andrews: The Adoption Bill, 2009, is designed to give force of law to the Hague Convention on the Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Inter-country Adoption. The new legislation, which incorporates the provisions of the Hague Convention, is designed to provide a framework to ensure that appropriate procedures have been followed and that all adoptions are effected in the best...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Dec 2009)

Barry Andrews: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (1 Dec 2009)

Barry Andrews: I propose to take Questions Nos. 171 to 173, inclusive, together. As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (26 Nov 2009)

Barry Andrews: I have responsibility for the implementation of the free Pre-School Year in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) scheme which is being introduced in January 2010. The standard capitation fee which will be paid to participating services is €2,450 per annum. A higher capitation fee of €2,850 per annum is available to sessional playschool services with more highly qualified staff. A...

Written Answers — Adoption Services: Adoption Services (26 Nov 2009)

Barry Andrews: The Adoption Bill, 2009, is designed to give force of law to the Hague Convention on the Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Inter-country Adoption. The new legislation, which incorporates the provisions of the Hague Convention, is designed to provide a framework to ensure that appropriate procedures have been followed and that all adoptions are effected in the best...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (26 Nov 2009)

Barry Andrews: My office is advised by the HSE that it is actively pursuing the issues raised by the Deputy and that a reply will issue as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Adoption Services: Adoption Services (26 Nov 2009)

Barry Andrews: The Adoption Bill 2009 is designed to give force of law to the Hague Convention on the Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Inter-country Adoption. The new legislation, which incorporates the provisions of the Hague Convention, is designed to provide a framework to ensure that appropriate procedures have been followed and that all adoptions are effected in the best...

Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (26 Nov 2009)

Barry Andrews: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Health and Safety Regulations. (25 Nov 2009)

Barry Andrews: I thank Deputy Olivia Mitchell for raising this important issue, which affects both of our constituencies. At the outset, I place clearly on the record of the House my sympathy for those homeowners in the Carrickmines Manor complex whose properties were damaged by this morning's roof collapse. We have seen very clearly over the past week the destruction that can be caused by the powerful...

Flood Relief (25 Nov 2009)

Barry Andrews: On behalf of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, I pay tribute to Deputy Treacy for the work he is doing on behalf of his constituents in Galway East. The Government's primary concern is for the families and individuals in Galway, Cork, Clare, Carlow town and Clonmel and other areas who are suffering the effects of flooding of their homes and property and...

Health Services (25 Nov 2009)

Barry Andrews: I am happy to have the opportunity to address the issue of the appointment of a dentist to the Loughrea and Portumna area of County Galway, as raised by Deputy Burke. The Health Service Executive has the responsibility to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. This includes the delivery of dental and oral health services. The...

Health Services (25 Nov 2009)

Barry Andrews: In order to make such an application, savings would have to be made elsewhere. It is a matter for the HSE to identify where such savings can be made and to prioritise the delivery of health and social services to those with greatest needs.

Health Services (25 Nov 2009)

Barry Andrews: However, I do understand that the local area monitoring unit in the HSE is considering an application to fill this vacancy. The operation of the employment control framework, including the moratorium on recruitment, is kept under review by this Department, in consultation with the Department of Finance and the Health Service Executive. The HSE will be focusing on the scope that exists within...

Public Transport. (25 Nov 2009)

Barry Andrews: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. The provision of public transport services in rural areas is being developed under the Department of Transport's rural transport programme. The Government's commitment to rural transport is clearly stated in Towards 2016 and in the national development plan. The development of rural transport is also a key objective in the Government's...

Written Answers — Foreign Adoptions: Foreign Adoptions (24 Nov 2009)

Barry Andrews: I propose to take Questions Nos. 213 and 251 together. The Adoption Bill, 2009, which is designed to give force of law to the Hague Convention on the Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Inter-country Adoption, has passed through the Seanad and commenced its second stage process in Dail Eireann on the 18th November. The new legislation, which incorporates the provisions of...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (24 Nov 2009)

Barry Andrews: Children First, the National Guidelines for the Protection and Welfare of Children provide support and guidance in recognising and responding to possible child abuse. The guidelines are aimed at health professionals, teachers, members of An Garda Síochána and any other persons/ organisations involved in providing services to children. This includes those involved in sporting, community...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (24 Nov 2009)

Barry Andrews: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for the management and delivery of health and social services under the Health Act 2004. Any concerns which are brought to the attention of the Department with regard to the welfare of a child are brought to the attention of the HSE at the earliest opportunity. In the event that the Deputy has concerns about a particular case she...

Written Answers — Youth Cafés: Youth Cafés (24 Nov 2009)

Barry Andrews: The Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (OMCYA) has not funded youth cafés. The OMCYA has been allocated €1,500,000 from Dormant Accounts for the development of a structured programme of youth cafes. Final decisions on the operation of this programme are still under consideration and it is anticipated the funding will be made available over 2010 and 2011. The focus of...