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Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (7 Dec 2017)

Denise Mitchell: 228. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to conduct an archaeological survey at the site of the former mother and baby home at St. Patrick's on the Navan Road, Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52393/17]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Directives (7 Dec 2017)

Denise Mitchell: 309. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if a derogation from the EU birds directive will be granted to Fingal County Council to allow for the removal of nests and eggs of seagulls in the Howth area in view of the fact that the growing gull population has been causing considerable nuisance in the area in recent years during the breeding season. [52390/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Cybersecurity for Children and Young Adults: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Dec 2017)

Denise Mitchell: I thank the witnesses for attending and their presentations. I have an opinion on all social media apps and it may be that I am a bit old school. I have not had a pleasant experience of them and some of the stuff I see on Facebook alarms me, to be perfectly honest. This is material that has got onto pages and been shared in the public domain. I understand that it is difficult for Facebook...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Cybersecurity for Children and Young Adults: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Dec 2017)

Denise Mitchell: Therefore, staff turnover is constantly monitored.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Cybersecurity for Children and Young Adults: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Dec 2017)

Denise Mitchell: This is not about raising awareness of self-defence techniques or anything like it. We are talking about kids being jumped on on their way home from school where someone pulls out a camera to video the incident and then puts it up on Facebook. I do not mean to be disrespectful to Ms de Bailliencourt, but not only is it happening, it is also very common. I have been shown numerous examples...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (29 Nov 2017)

Denise Mitchell: 466. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the level of funding provided to a charity (details supplied) in each of the years 2015, 2016 and 2017; his plans to increase the level of funding; if funding will be provided for the positions of an education officer and an information officer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51244/17]

Other Questions: Early Years Strategy Publication (28 Nov 2017)

Denise Mitchell: 43. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when she will publish the national early years strategy; when it will be implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50171/17]

Other Questions: Early Years Strategy Publication (28 Nov 2017)

Denise Mitchell: When will the Minister publish the national early years strategy and when will it be implemented?

Other Questions: Early Years Strategy Publication (28 Nov 2017)

Denise Mitchell: The national early years strategy presents us with a very important opportunity to identify what is in the best interests of every child from birth to six years of age. It includes a specific focus on early childhood care and education. I acknowledge the work that has been carried out by the Minister such as brainstorming sessions and policy debates with stakeholders to progress the...

Other Questions: Early Years Strategy Publication (28 Nov 2017)

Denise Mitchell: The strategy, when published, needs to include an implementation plan. Over the years, we have all seen various well-meaning schemes whose clear goals have sometimes fallen flat. What plans does the Minister have to fund and prioritise the strategy?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Care Orders (28 Nov 2017)

Denise Mitchell: I welcome the Minister's indication that the data system will be rolled out in 2018. Some children aged ten and 11 have been in voluntary care placements for years. These children are vulnerable and do not know whether they are coming or going. Tusla's approach seems to be "If it's not broken, don't fix it". In other words, the relationship is going smoothly. That is not acceptable for...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Care Orders (28 Nov 2017)

Denise Mitchell: 37. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of applications for full care orders that have been made in respect of children already on voluntary care orders in the past three years; her plans to review the maximum amount of time a child can spend on a voluntary care agreement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50309/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Care Orders (28 Nov 2017)

Denise Mitchell: How many applications for full care orders have been made in respect of children already on voluntary care orders? The reason I am asking the Minister this question is because I have concerns about children being placed on voluntary care orders for very long periods of time and the uncertainty it brings with it. I would like the Minister to answer that question.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Care Orders (28 Nov 2017)

Denise Mitchell: I thank the Minister for her reply. Tusla should start recording and tracking this information. We all know children in care need certainty in their lives. Voluntary care arrangements are intended as temporary solutions for parents who are unable to look after their children. Unfortunately, I have come across a situation far too often in which there are children in voluntary care...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Detention Centres (28 Nov 2017)

Denise Mitchell: 56. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to introduce a legal framework governing the use of single separation at Oberstown children detention campus. [50169/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: School Completion Programme (28 Nov 2017)

Denise Mitchell: 63. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the funding allocated for the school completion programme; if the funding is sufficient to meet demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50170/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Cyber Security Policy (28 Nov 2017)

Denise Mitchell: 64. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the steps being taken to ensure young persons' cyber safety and her plans to publish a national strategy on children’s cyber safety. [50172/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Youthreach Programme (28 Nov 2017)

Denise Mitchell: 198. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the relocation of the Youthreach programme formerly located in Whitehall, Artane, Dublin, to the Finglas area; if this is a permanent move; and his plans for ensuring the location of a Youthreach programme in the Coolock and Artane areas. [50459/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Air Ambulance Service Operations (28 Nov 2017)

Denise Mitchell: 422. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to concerns raised by a group (details supplied) regarding the regular landing of air ambulance helicopters on a sports pitch in close proximity to homes in an estate; and his plans for the creation of a dedicated landing zone for air ambulance helicopters at Beaumont Hospital. [50369/17]

Committee on Public Petitions: English Junior Certificate Examination: Discussion (22 Nov 2017)

Denise Mitchell: I welcome Tara O'Sullivan, Ellen McKimm, Faye Dolan and Adrianne Ward to the committee. Their campaign struck a chord with students across the State. I have a few questions. Do the witnesses believe there is any value in continuing the mock examinations?