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Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Refugee Resettlement Programme (9 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: Since the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine in February 2022, my Department continues to work as part of the whole-of-Government response with a focus on providing access to emergency temporary accommodation to those fleeing the conflict who request it, in line with Government policy. This supports them to make longer term independent arrangements if they decide to remain in Ireland for the...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Asylum Seekers (9 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: A Community Engagement Team (CET) was established in late 2023 within the Department of Integration to engage directly with elected representatives, relevant Local Authorities, Local Development Companies, and other entities and individuals. The purpose of the team is to improve the flow of information regarding arrivals into areas and to help equip local communities with the accurate...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Staff (9 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: Please see the details of the Ministerial and Political staffing employed in my Department from 1 January 2020 to 31 July 2024. The number of staff listed is correct as of the end of year. Staff costs include basic salary and allowances. Executive Officers and Clerical Officers perform administrative functions in relation to the office they are assigned. Minister Roderic O’Gorman...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ministerial Staff (9 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: Please see below the details of the Special Advisors employed by my Department since 2020 and areas of expertise. The salary details quoted are the current salary scales for each advisor. For advisors who are no longer employed by my Department, the salary scale as of their last day of service is quoted. Name Minister Employment Dates Area of Expertise Salary Scale Eoin Wilson...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ministerial Staff (9 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: No expenses were claimed in respect of either adviser to Minister O'Gorman in the period specified. Please see details of the expenses paid to the adviser to Minister Rabbitte for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024. Date Minister Expense Amount (in €) 12/06/2023 Anne Rabbitte Travel 522.94 18/07/2023 Anne Rabbitte Travel 120.74 ...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Asylum Seekers (9 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: The significant increase in numbers of arrivals and constraints on available accommodation across the International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) portfolio has placed extreme pressure on IPAS resources, including the Vulnerability Assessment Programme. As a result, a decision was made to suspend the programme and to seek to procure an external contractor to manage it. Following the...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (9 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: As the subject matter of the Deputy's question relates to an operational matter for Tusla, I have referred the matter to them for a direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Services (9 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: I wish to inform the Deputy that neither my Department nor Tusla have capital funding to develop the capital infrastructure of Family Resource Centres, and therefore are not in a position to assist with the purchase of premises by the Youth Centre operating in Ballinrobe as part of the Tacu Family Resource Centre. The Family Resource Centre programme is a community development programme that...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Parental Leave (9 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: Under the Parental Leave (Amendment) Act 2019, an employee who is a relevant parent in respect of a child under the age 12 is entitled to 26 weeks’ unpaid parental leave for each child. Where a child has a disability or long-term illness, the entitlement can continue until the child is 16. A relevant parent is a parent, an adoptive parent, or a person actingin loco parentis. Both...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mother and Baby Homes (9 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that this information about the application process is already available online. This link - www.gov.ie/en/publication/4a970-payment-scheme-key-steps/ - points the Deputy to the key steps in the process. In addition, the process is again outlined on page 4 of the information booklet about the Payment Scheme, also available online, at...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Asylum Seekers (9 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: With regard to meeting its obligation to provide material reception conditions to those seeking International Protection, my Department considers offers from any tax-compliant company, subject to compliance with statutory requirements and minimum standards. My Department carries out due diligence on accommodation being contracted including checks via the Companies Registration Office to...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Asylum Seekers (9 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: My Department is constantly reviewing its policies to take account of the changing circumstances to ensure that the State’s response to the Ukrainian crisis is as effective as possible. My Department’s Absence Policy sets out that Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTPs) can apply for exceptional leave as often as they need for evidenced medical or compassionate grounds,...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mental Health Services (9 Sep 2024)

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

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child Protection (9 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Communities Integration Fund 2024 was oversubscribed, with 389 applications received in total. Following a robust assessment process, 113 projects were ultimately successful and were awarded a total of €509,791. The Funds Administration Unit in my department has issued a response to the applicant in question.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Detention Centres (9 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: Capital work projects at Oberstown Children Detention Campus are carried out under a five year capital programme which was developed in 2022. The capital plan is underpinned by the Oberstown Strategy 2022-2026, with all capital projects linked to the strategic objectives of Oberstown. The main objectives of the capital programme are to support effective care of young people, to enhance...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (9 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: Improving access to quality and affordable early learning and childcare is a key priority of Government. My Department has in place a range of supports and funding schemes to support the delivery of early learning and childcare places but services are independently operated, either by community not-for-profit or by private for-profit providers. This year, I established a Supply Management...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (9 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: Improving access to quality and affordable early learning and childcare is a key priority of Government. My Department has in place a range of supports and funding schemes to support the delivery of early learning and childcare places but services are independently operated, either by community not-for-profit or by private for-profit providers. This year, I established a Supply Management...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Direct Provision System (9 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: I thank the Deputy for this question. A response will be provided directly to the Deputy in the coming days.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (9 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: Improving access to quality and affordable early learning and childcare is a key priority of Government. Considerable investment has taken place in recent years to improve the resourcing, quality and availability of early learning and childcare. The 2024 allocation for early learning and care was €1.109 billion, which represents an €83 million (8%) increase on the 2023 budget...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (9 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: I thank the Deputy for this question. A response will be provided directly to the Deputy in the coming days.