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Topical Issue Debate: Funding for ACCORD (14 May 2015)

James Reilly: I do not think Deputy McGrath should insult him in that way.

Topical Issue Debate: Funding for ACCORD (14 May 2015)

James Reilly: We should have a bit of fairness and a bit of equity.

Topical Issue Debate: Funding for ACCORD (14 May 2015)

James Reilly: Ní raibh an Teachta ag éisteacht go maith.

Topical Issue Debate: Funding for ACCORD (14 May 2015)

James Reilly: Sílim go bhfuil an t-am thart.

Topical Issue Debate: Funding for ACCORD (14 May 2015)

James Reilly: There is an adage that says that there are none so blind as those who will not see and none so deaf as those who will not listen.

Topical Issue Debate: Funding for ACCORD (14 May 2015)

James Reilly: Gabhaim leithscéal an Teachta, lena thoil. I did reference the extra money. I said in October that Tusla would get €26 million extra. It got €26 million extra and it got extra money in capital as well. I did reference that.

Topical Issue Debate: Funding for ACCORD (14 May 2015)

James Reilly: I explained to Deputy McGrath that notwithstanding the additional money, the pressures that it is under mean that it has to make cuts across the system. The Deputy may not understand that but that is the reality in all budgets. As a result of increasing demand-----

Topical Issue Debate: Funding for ACCORD (14 May 2015)

James Reilly: We have a growing population. We have one of the youngest populations in Europe. That is to our strength and that is to our future and I welcome the fact. Deputy McGrath alleges that I will not give any money to ACCORD after the referendum. I have made it clear that it is in receipt of €1.6 million this year and that remains the case.

Topical Issue Debate: Funding for ACCORD (14 May 2015)

James Reilly: I want to put on the record of this House that my Department and I value very much the counselling and mediation services ACCORD provides to married couples. The same applies to Tusla and that is why it continues to fund ACCORD. I have made it clear that pre-marriage counselling and training is not the core mission of Tusla. Bishop Nulty stated on radio that the money allowed ACCORD to do a...

Seanad: Children (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (14 May 2015)

James Reilly: I am pleased to have this opportunity today to introduce the Children (Amendment) Bill 2015 to the House and look forward to engaging in a constructive debate as the Bill proceeds through the various Stages. The provisions in this Bill, which is proposed to amend the existing Children Act 2001, relate to the relatively small number of children who are in trouble with the law and are sent by...

Seanad: Children (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (14 May 2015)

James Reilly: I thank all the Senators for their contributions. I do not intend to answer all the questions raised today. That will be better done during the course of the Committee Stage debate when we can examine in detail the various issues raised. I certainly would have great sympathy with the view that we need to examine and discuss with the Department of Justice and Equality the issue of 18 to 24...

Seanad: Children (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (14 May 2015)

James Reilly: I do not want to fight with the Senator. The Government has shown considerable commitment by finding €56 million needed to address this issue in the teeth of the worst recession this country has ever experienced. This is the first time that a full Minister has been appointed with responsibility for children. Our children are our future but, as I am constantly reminded, our children...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Inter-Country Adoptions (14 May 2015)

James Reilly: Efforts are ongoing in my Department in relation to a bilateral agreement on intercountry adoption between Ireland and the Russian Federation. It was intended to visit Russia in January of this year. However it has been decided to liaise with officials in the Ministry of Education and Science in Russia to ensure that Irish proposals in regard the provision of post placement reports are...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Consultancy Contracts Data (14 May 2015)

James Reilly: It is the policy of my Department to minimise to the greatest extent possible the use of external consultancy and to ensure that where it is necessary to engage an external consultant my Department achieves maximum value for money. The data provided in the table below relates to consultancy firms engaged by my Department from 2011 to 2014. As my Department was established on 2ndJune 2011...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Programmes Implementation Platform (14 May 2015)

James Reilly: The Department of Children and Youth Affairs implements a number of childcare support programmes including a free pre-school year under the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme, the Community Childcare Subvention (CCS) programme and the Training and Employment Childcare (TEC) programmes. My Department and Pobal are continuing the process of implementing the new Programmes...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Family Support Services (14 May 2015)

James Reilly: The Family Resource Centre referred to by the Deputy has been in receipt of funding under the Family Resource Centre Programme which is administered by Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. The Centre’s budget for 2015 is set at €90,453. I am advised by Tusla that representatives met with members of the Voluntary Board of Management last December regarding the provision of...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Family Support Services (14 May 2015)

James Reilly: The group referred to by the Deputy is a specialist support agency which was contracted by Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, to provide support, advice and training for Family Resource Centres across the area of disability awareness and staff/volunteer training in personal advocacy for people with disabilities. The organisation is funded by Tusla up to the end of June 2015. I am assured...

Seanad: Early Child Care: Statements (13 May 2015)

James Reilly: I am pleased to come to the House today to outline my Department's position on a wide range of issues relating to early childhood care and education. High-quality and well structured investment in the early years of a child's life is now widely recognised as being one of the most strategic investments we can make with public funding. Children are at a critical stage of development in their...

Seanad: Early Child Care: Statements (13 May 2015)

James Reilly: There is no fear of either.

Seanad: Early Child Care: Statements (13 May 2015)

James Reilly: I thank Senators for their contributions and comments, to which I will respond by making some general points. I fully concur with Senator Cáit Keane that the future of the country lies in our children and we must invest in them. The earlier in life money is invested in children, the greater the return on investment not only in euro, but also in terms of its wider value. During the...