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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (11 Oct 2022)

Patrick Costello: 328. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when he will announce a package to deal with the issue of apartment fire defects in Celtic tiger-era apartments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50064/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (11 Oct 2022)

Patrick Costello: 605. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the legislative timeline for the progression of the family courts Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50124/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: A Vision for Change (11 Oct 2022)

Patrick Costello: 627. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide updated figures on the number of whole-time equivalent psychologist positions filled in CAMHS given that only 92.3 of the 190 positions recommend in the vision for change model 15 years ago have been filled as of February 2022. [49512/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (11 Oct 2022)

Patrick Costello: 628. To ask the Minister for Health the supports that his Department and HSE are putting in place to ensure that sufficient educational and child psychologists are being trained and retained to tackle staffing issues within CAMHS. [49513/22]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Alternative Aftercare Services for Young Adults: Discussion (11 Oct 2022)

Patrick Costello: I was interested to hear Tusla speak about providing the full allowance to somebody who might be in a slightly more chaotic position. I contrast that with Wales, which has begun a trial or pilot for a universal basic income for all care leavers, regardless of their situation. There can be high-quality aftercare supports if a young person is leaving care in education and training. It is...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Alternative Aftercare Services for Young Adults: Discussion (11 Oct 2022)

Patrick Costello: I wish to make a point to get clarity. Does the agency still need to consent even if the foster carer has received enhanced rights?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Alternative Aftercare Services for Young Adults: Discussion (11 Oct 2022)

Patrick Costello: I interrupted with a follow-on question that might have confused the issue. I apologise to Deputy Cairns.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Alternative Aftercare Services for Young Adults: Discussion (11 Oct 2022)

Patrick Costello: Yes.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Alternative Aftercare Services for Young Adults: Discussion (11 Oct 2022)

Patrick Costello: I will make one point. Ms Duggan spoke about the professionalisation of foster carers, which reminded me of something several foster carers said to me to the effect that if the weekly allowance were to be turned into an annual salary, it would amount to approximately €18,500, which is not much of a salary given the level of work they do. If we are going down that route of classifying...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Alternative Aftercare Services for Young Adults: Discussion (11 Oct 2022)

Patrick Costello: We are here until 6 p.m. One of the issues with recruitment is trying to get potential carers through the foster care committee. One of the things we spoke about at the foster care hearing was with regard to private arrangements and these sorts of things. They sometimes come up because a child can be in a good enough place but we know the person will not pass the committee. Are the...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Alternative Aftercare Services for Young Adults: Discussion (11 Oct 2022)

Patrick Costello: I have another question before we move on. Mr. Gloster is talking about very extreme, complex needs. The number of youths in question, 44 out of 6,000 or so, is a reflection of the extent of the issue. It is similar to the number in special care, who would have similar complex needs and a similar history of presentation. From the way Mr. Gloster talks – he should correct me if I am...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Alternative Aftercare Services for Young Adults: Discussion (11 Oct 2022)

Patrick Costello: Tusla has done the research on the extreme cases, amounting to 44 or 45. What about the complexity of typical cases, which Mr. Gloster says is also creeping upwards?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Alternative Aftercare Services for Young Adults: Discussion (11 Oct 2022)

Patrick Costello: Is that attributable to greater awareness or a greater incidence? Have we seen an increase because of Covid?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Alternative Aftercare Services for Young Adults: Discussion (11 Oct 2022)

Patrick Costello: I have one last point. The point on domestic violence speaks to the need for something I have advocated for a long time, that is, the secondment of duty social workers to the Garda district protective services unit. We can go down the route of discussing Barnahus another time. A direct link to a duty social worker sitting in the Garda office at least once per week will help with these...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: European Council Rule of Law Report 2022 and Rule of Law Situation in Ireland: Engagement with Ms Vra Jourová (11 Oct 2022)

Patrick Costello: I will come in if Deputy Ó Murchú is okay with that. I apologise as I have to attend the same committee and I was in the Chamber as well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: European Council Rule of Law Report 2022 and Rule of Law Situation in Ireland: Engagement with Ms Vra Jourová (11 Oct 2022)

Patrick Costello: It requires trilocation. It is all part of the joy of this job, as I am sure the witnesses are deeply aware. I want to start with a few general observations I will pick up on the point that was made about the space for civil society. It is not just governments; there is a huge move among those who want to take the freedoms and liberties of others away and to push back against civil...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: European Council Rule of Law Report 2022 and Rule of Law Situation in Ireland: Engagement with Ms Vra Jourová (11 Oct 2022)

Patrick Costello: Some of the statistics Ms Jourová mentioned are hotly contested. I do not know whether she has had a chance to speak to civil society groups. I can recommend a few. Our committee made a report where it took in statements from civil society groups. I am sure the clerk can provide a copy of that to Ms Jourová. There are a few interesting people to follow up with. I wish to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: European Council Rule of Law Report 2022 and Rule of Law Situation in Ireland: Engagement with Ms Vra Jourová (11 Oct 2022)

Patrick Costello: I echo some of the points raised by the Acting Chairman. The statistic that we have approximately 3.3 judges per 100,000 of population, compared with the European average of 18 or 21, is one to which I often refer. The recently retired President of the High Court, Ms Justice Mary Irvine, has looked for more judges, as has the current President of the High Court, with both making the case...