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Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (13 Oct 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy James Lawless - to discuss the student levy that Maynooth University imposed for several years for a building that will not now be built. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan - to discuss the protection of the rights of the child in the...

Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Oct 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: From the Social Democrats, I call Deputy Catherine Murphy.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (13 Oct 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: I agree with much of the sentiment of the Minister's remarks, particularly around housing. Housing is the reason so many people stay in toxic relationships and keep living with domestic violence. Finding housing is difficult, particularly now. Where can people go? Even if they find somewhere to rent, which is nearly impossible, there can be other difficulties. For example, someone's name...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (13 Oct 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: 96. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the support that his Department is giving in terms of personnel, expertise and resources to the Minister for Justice in order that she can fulfil her duties in regard to supporting victims of domestic violence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51017/22]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (13 Oct 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: This question is in regard to domestic violence, and I am aware that we touched on this issue yesterday in committee. What supports has the Department given in terms of personnel, expertise and resources to the Minister for Justice in order that she can fulfil her duties in regard to supporting victims of domestic violence?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (13 Oct 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: I am delighted to hear that. I referenced this in my reply to the budget speech, in particular in regard to what exactly was the extra funding. It is €7 million, which is very welcome. Is there a breakdown of the funding between refuge space and additional income for refuges such as, for example, the Amber refuge in Kilkenny, which I regularly mention and which the Minister, Deputy...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Childcare Services (13 Oct 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: 94. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the assistance that he can provide to a service (details supplied) that is currently operating out of a club; if he will provide assistance to the service manager to draw down funding to expand this vital community service and provide much-needed places in the local area; and if he will make a statement on the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Childcare Services (13 Oct 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: My question relates to a community childcare provider in Kilkenny city. Unusually for a community facility, it is located in two private houses that it rents. The property was converted some years ago, so it is purpose-built in that sense. It is unusual, however, in terms of the rent that the provider is paying, unlike many other community facilities. It has an overspill into a local GAA...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Childcare Services (13 Oct 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: As I said, the service is an unusual situation as it does not own the building. The modernisation grant would be fine but, at the same time, it is sort of like when one is renting a house - one is putting work into something one will never own. I am interested in the second pillar, however, comprising €45 million in funding. That might be relevant to the provider. Will that funding...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Childcare Services (13 Oct 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: The provider services a significant number of schools in the city area, particularly in the context of the collection service for afterschool care. That is invaluable for parents. I often wish I could have availed of that service at times. One never knows at what time one will be leaving the Dáil, however, so it is definitely not going to be suitable for me. It is such a great...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (13 Oct 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: 201. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider working with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to distribute high-visibility jackets to children arriving to Ireland from Ukraine, given the number of children walking on unfamiliar roads as the evenings become darker; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51019/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (13 Oct 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: 285. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason that the disability allowance is means tested for couples who are not married; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50783/22]

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2022 (Supplementary)
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (Revised) (12 Oct 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: Apologies have been received from Deputy Cairns. Deputy Sherlock hopes to join us.

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2022 (Supplementary)
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (Revised) (12 Oct 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: I thank the Minister and I did notice that. Ironically, we are very light on numbers.

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2022 (Supplementary)
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (Revised) (12 Oct 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: No.

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2022 (Supplementary)
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (Revised) (12 Oct 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: I just wanted to ask one or two questions. I actually have a question tabled about this tomorrow. On the domestic violence services, is there any breakdown of where exactly that is going? How will that work? The Department of Justice is supposed to be taking it all under one umbrella, which is welcome and it is good to have it in one area. The Department of Justice is probably a good fit...

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2022 (Supplementary)
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (Revised) (12 Oct 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: That is okay.

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2022 (Supplementary)
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (Revised) (12 Oct 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: One of the good things, probably, in a way, if it could be called that, coming out of Covid was the increased awareness of domestic violence in all the various forms it takes. There was even much media focus and everything on it. It is good we keep awareness up and keep whatever funding we can definitively in there so that people know they have support services and everything. Does the...

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Message to Dáil (12 Oct 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: In accordance with Standing Order 101, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimates for year ending 31 December 2022: Vote 40 – Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2022 (Supplementary)
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (Revised) (12 Oct 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: I thank the Minister, his officials and all the staff for being here. This completes the select committee’s consideration of the Supplementary Estimates for 2022 in respect of Vote 40 – Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and a message to this effect will now be sent to the clerk of the Dáil in accordance with Standing Orders. Is that agreed? Agreed....