Results 161-180 of 6,286 for speaker:Carol Nolan

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (11 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 551. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth what training and resources are provided to social workers and care providers to identify, prevent, and respond to cases of sexual exploitation among children in State care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4568/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (11 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 552. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children in State care have gone missing in the past year, with a breakdown of the number suspected to be victims of, or at risk of, sexual exploitation; what immediate actions are taken when a child goes missing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4569/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (11 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 553. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for details on the level of cooperation between Tusla, An Garda Síochána, and other relevant agencies when dealing with cases of suspected sexual exploitation of children in care; the protocols in place to ensure swift and effective responses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4570/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (11 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 554. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for an update on any upcoming legislative changes or policy reviews aimed at enhancing the protection of children in care from sexual exploitation, particularly in light of recent reports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4571/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (11 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 555. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth what specific therapeutic and support services are available for children in care who have been victims of sexual exploitation or are at risk; how these services are accessed; the current capacity versus demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4572/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (11 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 556. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth how the reporting of sexual exploitation within the care system is monitored, including the mechanisms for collecting and analysing data to inform policy and practices; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4573/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (11 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 557. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for a comparison of the risks of sexual exploitation faced by children in foster care versus those in residential care; the differences in safeguarding measures implemented in these settings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4574/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (11 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 558. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps being taken to increase public awareness about the risks of sexual exploitation for children in care; how communities are being engaged to help protect these vulnerable individuals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4575/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (11 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 559. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth what longitudinal studies or follow-ups are being conducted to assess the long-term outcomes for children who have been identified as victims of sexual exploitation while in State care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4576/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (11 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 560. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the support systems in place for young adults leaving care who have experienced or are at risk of sexual exploitation; how the transition from child to adult services ensures continuity of care and protection; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4577/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (11 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 561. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she will consider adopting international best practices or successful strategies from other jurisdictions in enhancing the protection of children in care from sexual exploitation; if so, which practices or strategies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4578/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Funding (11 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 730. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the funding that has been provided to date by his Department or any bodies under the aegis of his Department to support the National Gender Equality Dashboard for Higher Education Institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4745/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Illicit Trade (6 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 44. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps being taken to combat the sale of illegal tobacco products in Ireland, particularly in light of the increased black-market activity seen in other EU states such as France and Spain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3673/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Illicit Trade (6 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 57. To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated tax revenue loss to the Irish Exchequer due to illicit tobacco trade; if this is expected to increase in the absence of clear EU tax policy guidance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3670/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Illicit Trade (6 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 58. To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department has assessed the impact of the EU’s delayed Tobacco Tax Directive on the Irish legal tobacco market; his views on whether uncertainty around taxation is increasing the prevalence of illicit tobacco trade in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3672/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (6 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 56. To ask the Minister for Finance if the revenue accruing from the issuance of excise licenses is ring-fenced for expenditure on measures specific to the sector subject to the licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3665/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (6 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 225. To ask the Minister for Health for a timeline on the drafting, publication and introduction of the general scheme of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2024; if pre-legislative scrutiny is planned in respect of the same planned legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3663/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (6 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 226. To ask the Minister for Health if the proposed new license fees for retail of tobacco products will be collected by the Revenue Commissioners similar to the collection of fees for licenses for other excise categories such as intoxicating liquor, betting, mineral oils; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3664/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (6 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 228. To ask the Minister for Health if the revenue generated from the new licensing system for tobacco and vapes will be ring-fenced for expenditure on increased inspection and test-purchasing of retail units to ensure compliance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3667/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (6 Feb 2025)

Carol Nolan: 227. To ask the Minister for Health for detailed guidance to retailers on the operation of the new licensing system for tobacco and vapes, including details of how to register and deadlines for registration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3666/25]