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Other Questions: Departmental Reports (12 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: Will the Minister allocate time in the Dáil to discuss those reports?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Early Years Strategy Publication (12 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: -----and set out a clear timeframe and clear parameters as to when such analysis can be reported back to the Houses of the Oireachtas to facilitate an open and frank discussion-----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Early Years Strategy Publication (12 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: -----as to how child care will be subsidised in the future.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Early Years Strategy Publication (12 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: It must be a priority for the Government to tackle the issue of affordability. I acknowledge the Minister is undertaking work on quality child care.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Early Years Strategy Publication (12 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: Earlier this year, the Minister had hoped to introduce a second preschool year in this year. I am glad she has come around to my way of thinking because I had articulated and identified the existence of quality concerns in respect of the entire preschool and early year setting. I am glad this issue is being tackled because quality child care is a necessity, not a luxury, and it is...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Early Years Strategy Publication (12 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: -----are worried about the cost of child care. Moreover, in the case of one in four people in Ireland, the cost of child care is preventing them from starting a family, as they consider themselves to be-----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Early Years Strategy Publication (12 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: -----too poor to so do.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Early Years Strategy Publication (12 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: Will the Minister give a commitment to carry out a cost analysis of child care in order that a clear framework and strategy can be put in place as to how this issue will be tackled in the future?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Early Years Strategy Publication (12 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 12. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to explain the reason the issue of child care affordability was not considered in the recent expert group report on early years strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48034/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Early Years Strategy Publication (12 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: In light of the recent publication of the Minister's expert group report on early years strategy, will the Minister explain the reason or outline the rationale why child care affordability was not given prominence or consideration in the report given that the affordability of child care in Ireland is possibly one of the greatest issues and challenges facing the sector?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Early Years Strategy Publication (12 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: There had been considerable investment in the past decade in respect of child care and a total of 70,000 child care places were created. The Minister adverted to the free child care year. This is a serious issue. Yesterday, we heard the results of a survey, including that 55% of people aged between 20 and 49 years said the cost of child care was an issue and that 25% or one in four people...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Child Care Services Inspections (12 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: Given that we are taking on new inspectors and looking at the qualifications of service providers, would the Minister consider that it is an appropriate time to examine the qualifications of those carrying out the inspections? Will the Minister take on board the recommendations from her expert advisory group on early years, the workforce development plan and an OECD report on child care...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Child Care Services Inspections (12 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: I welcome the fact that the recruitment of five additional inspectors is at an advanced stage, albeit six months after gaps were identified. Will the Minister confirm that there will be no gap in any location after the five additional inspectors have been hired? She stated the recruitment process is at an advanced stage. Will the inspectors take up their positions this year or early next...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Child Care Services Inspections (12 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 9. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of additional inspectors for child care services that have been appointed since the end of May this year; the areas of the country where these appointments have been made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48033/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Child Care Services Inspections (12 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: The Minister will be aware that, last May, gaps in the number of inspectors were identified in various regions throughout the country. At that time the Minister gave a guarantee that the gaps would be filled. How many additional inspectors have been appointed since May? Will the Minister also indicate the regions of the country where these inspectors are now working?

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Protection Issues (12 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 21. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she has received a report from the Health Service Executive regarding the recent incidents involving children in the Roma community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47840/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Years Strategy Implementation (12 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 26. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she intends to adopt the recommendations of the expert group report on the Early Years Strategy; when the Early Years Strategy will actually be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47844/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: National Youth Strategy (12 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 33. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the youth policy framework will be developed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47842/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Maternity Benefit Issues (12 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 34. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the level of engagement she had with the Department for Social Protection regarding to the changes in maternity benefit announced in budget 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47843/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Children's Rights Referendum (12 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 38. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the measures she is putting in place to underpin the result of the referendum on children's rights, which result has been upheld in the High Court; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47841/13]