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Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (25 Jun 2009)

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

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (25 Jun 2009)

Barry Andrews: This matter is presently under active consideration. I will be seeking nominations from a number of bodies. I anticipate the formation of the new Council to reflect, in the main, representation of similar bodies as comprised the membership of the previous two Councils.

Written Answers — Child Abuse: Child Abuse (25 Jun 2009)

Barry Andrews: As the Deputy is aware, an abridged report of the inquiry into the operation and management of Madonna House was published in May, 1996. For legal reasons, it is not possible to publish the report in its entirety. From an examination of the records held in my Department, I understand that there was a limited circulation of the full report and this included legal representatives for the...

Written Answers — Child Abuse: Child Abuse (25 Jun 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 (25 Jun 2009)

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

Written Answers — Child Protection: Child Protection (25 Jun 2009)

Barry Andrews: Arising from a North / South Ministerial Council plenary meeting last year, and in recognition of the importance of child protection, a Cross Border Working Group was established to develop greater collaboration in this area. The Group comprises officials from the Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, the Health Service Executive, the Department of Health, Social Services...

Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (25 Jun 2009)

Barry Andrews: A comprehensive policy, legislative and regulatory framework has been developed over the past couple of decades in respect of children in care. Key policy documents and standards for children in need of care and protection include the Report of the Working Group on Foster Care, the Youth Homelessness Strategy, the Children First Guidelines, National Standards for Foster Care, National...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (25 Jun 2009)

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

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (25 Jun 2009)

Barry Andrews: I propose to take Questions Nos. 88 and 89 together. I have received a copy of the reports referred to by the Deputy. The reviews were undertaken by the HSE following the deaths of two individuals who were in receipt of HSE services. The publication of both reports is a matter for the HSE. I understand in this context that the HSE has indicated that it is not intended to publish the two...

Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (25 Jun 2009)

Barry Andrews: I have been informed by the Health Service Executive (HSE) that it does not routinely keep the information required by the Deputy in the format requested by him and therefore it has to be generated and collated across each of the 32 Local Health Offices. I have also been informed that the HSE is actively pursuing the responses on the Deputy's behalf and replies will issue as soon as the...

Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (25 Jun 2009)

Barry Andrews: I propose to take Questions Nos. 99 to 102, inclusive, together. I have been informed by the Health Service Executive (HSE) that it does not routinely keep the information required by the Deputy in the format requested by him and therefore it has to be generated and collated across each of the 32 Local Health Offices. I have also been informed that the HSE is actively pursuing the responses...

Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (25 Jun 2009)

Barry Andrews: My office has contacted the HSE on this matter to ask that a reply be provided as soon as possible. The HSE has stated that it is actively pursuing a response on this matter on the Deputy's behalf and that a reply will issue as soon as the information is available.

Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (25 Jun 2009)

Barry Andrews: I have been informed by the Health Service Executive (HSE) that it does not routinely keep the information required by the Deputy in the format requested by him and therefore it has to be generated and collated across each of the 32 Local Health Offices. I have also been informed that the HSE is actively pursuing the responses on the Deputy's behalf and that a reply will issue as soon as the...

Written Answers — Residential Care Services: Residential Care Services (25 Jun 2009)

Barry Andrews: I have been informed by the Health Service Executive (HSE) that it does not routinely keep the information required by the Deputy in the format requested by him and therefore it has to be generated and collated across each of the 32 Local Health Offices. I have also been informed that the HSE is actively pursuing the responses on the Deputy's behalf and that a reply will issue as soon as the...

Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (25 Jun 2009)

Barry Andrews: I have been informed by the Health Service Executive (HSE) that it does not routinely keep the information required by the Deputy in the format requested by him and therefore it has to be generated and collated across each of the 32 Local Health Offices. I have also been informed that the HSE is actively pursuing the responses on the Deputy's behalf and that a reply will issue as soon as the...

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (24 Jun 2009)

Barry Andrews: Since it was established in 1998, the Government has allocated approximately €168m under the Young Peoples Facilities & Services Fund (YPFSF) to assist in the development of youth facilities (including sport and recreational facilities) and services in disadvantaged areas where a significant drug problem exists or has the potential to develop. Approximately €66m has been provided for...

Written Answers — Pre-school Services: Pre-school Services (24 Jun 2009)

Barry Andrews: As the Deputy will be aware, I have responsibility for the National Childcare Investment Programme (NCIP) 2000 - 2006 under which capital grant funding is made available to community and commercial childcare providers for the development of childcare facilities. With the economic downturn Government expenditure, particularly in the area of new capital commitments, was reviewed earlier this...

Written Answers — Pre-school Services: Pre-school Services (24 Jun 2009)

Barry Andrews: As the Deputy will be aware, I have responsibility for the implementation of the new scheme to provide a free Pre-School in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), which will be implemented from January 2010. As part of the preparations for introducing the new scheme, the Childcare Directorate of my Office recently wrote to almost 5,000 private and voluntary pre-school service providers in...

Children's Hospital Funding: Motion (Resumed) (24 Jun 2009)

Barry Andrews: I met with the board of Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin, about three weeks ago. We had a very good discussion about the future and the problems the hospital is facing this year. I appealed to the board then, and repeat the appeal now, that it buy into the new pediatric hospital for Dublin. We have been dragging our feet on this issue for too long. The proposal was first made in...

Children's Hospital Funding: Motion (Resumed) (24 Jun 2009)

Barry Andrews: Try to park in the vicinity of Crumlin children's hospital - it is almost impossible. Three years later these arguments are holding this project back. It has been made clear on many occasions that if we can achieve this new hospital, there will be considerable savings. This is not just about money. The clinicians will say the same. We must put medical politics to one side, once and for...