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Seanad: Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill Amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (2 Jul 2010)

Barry Andrews: The Russians were being frustrated by a number of countries, including Ireland, and blacklisted them. However, I am aware that certain adoptions have taken place from Russia in recent months. In any case, I have met officials from the Russian Embassy to clarify what the Government can and must do to keep the door open with Russia, as many have adopted very happily from that country,...

Seanad: Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill Amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (2 Jul 2010)

Barry Andrews: Nothing. They have signed an affidavit-----

Seanad: Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill Amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (2 Jul 2010)

Barry Andrews: -----and their obligation is to the Russian authorities.

Seanad: Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill Amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (2 Jul 2010)

Barry Andrews: I know. As for the exertion of moral pressure, most of them comply once they realise the consequences of not so doing. I do not attach blame to anyone.

Seanad: Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill Amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (2 Jul 2010)

Barry Andrews: Yes. As I stated, both the HSE and the Adoption Board get in touch with them in an effort to obtain the information from them. In one or two cases a social worker may be on leave, but this is not common enough to justify blacklisting a country. While there are the natural and administrative blockages one would normally expect, one should not allow them to have the country blacklisted.

Written Answers — Adoption Services: Adoption Services (1 Jul 2010)

Barry Andrews: Registration of domestic adoptions is governed by Section 22 of the Adoption Act 1952. Under that provision, an tArd Chlaraitheoir (Registrar General) is required to maintain a register of domestic adoptions (i.e. adoptions effected in Ireland, regardless of where the adopted person was born). The register is called the Adopted Children Register. An index to the register is maintained and...

Written Answers — Adoption Services: Adoption Services (1 Jul 2010)

Barry Andrews: The position remains unchanged from that of my reply of 6 May 2010.

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (1 Jul 2010)

Barry Andrews: Under the provisions of the Childcare Act, 1991, childrens's services are inspected as follows: The HSE registers and inspects all voluntary and privately run residential services for children, and hostels. The Social Services Inspectorate (SSI) of the HIQA inspects HSE residential services, including special care units and foster care services. They also inspect children detention schools....

Written Answers — Dormant Accounts Fund: Dormant Accounts Fund (1 Jul 2010)

Barry Andrews: I propose to take Questions Nos. 109 and 110 together. The youth café funding scheme is being administered by POBAL on behalf of my office. Applications for the scheme are now closed and a short-list of applicants has been prepared for further detailed consideration by POBAL. The short-listing of applications was carried out by local city and county development boards, in accordance with the...

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (1 Jul 2010)

Barry Andrews: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (1 Jul 2010)

Barry Andrews: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. In relation to specific data on waiting times that may periodically be available to my Office, I regret that due to the recent industrial action it is not possible to provide any up to date information as part of this reply.

Written Answers — Child Abuse: Child Abuse (1 Jul 2010)

Barry Andrews: As I indicated on the 9th of June 2010 during statements on the Report of the Commission to Inquire in to Child Abuse, 2009 Implementation Plan in order to ensure the momentum of progress, I chair a high level group consisting of senior representatives from the relevant Departments and agencies to monitor the implementation of the actions specified in the Plan. This group has met twice to...

Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (1 Jul 2010)

Barry Andrews: The provision of educational services for children in the care of the HSE is planned and delivered on an individual case basis subject to the care planning process. Educational services are provided at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels with the cooperation of the Department of Education and Skills and with the Vocational Education Committees. Schools are also established at a number...

Services for People with Disabilities (30 Jun 2010)

Barry Andrews: I am responding on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Health and Children. I thank Deputies Naughten and Burke for raising this matter. I appreciate that the Acting Chairman, Deputy Michael Kitt, is also interested in it. I am pleased to have an opportunity to outline the position with regard to respite services for people with disabilities. I wish to reaffirm the Government's...

Services for People with Disabilities (30 Jun 2010)

Barry Andrews: The HSE has informed the Department of Health and Children that it will continue to work in partnership with all service provider agencies in an effort to maintain core service delivery and respond to emergencies, as outlined in the service plan. The HSE acknowledges the challenges service providers are experiencing and the particular challenges facing all health services in 2010. In this...

Services for People with Disabilities (30 Jun 2010)

Barry Andrews: The HSE will work with the voluntary service providers to deal with issues that arise from funding allocations, to ensure the needs of service users are prioritised and addressed. Disability service providers were asked to submit their plans for the maintenance of service levels within available resources taking the following into consideration: items of expenditure which do not immediately...

Closure of Laurel Unit in Cherry Orchard Hospital (30 Jun 2010)

Barry Andrews: I thank Deputy Upton for raising this issue. I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister for Health and Children and it provides me with an opportunity to reaffirm the Government's commitment to services for older people. Government policy with regard to older people is to support people to live in dignity and independence in their own homes and communities for as long as possible....

School Transport (30 Jun 2010)

Barry Andrews: I am replying to this Adjournment matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister of State with responsibility for lifelong learning, Deputy Seán Haughey. I thank Deputy Bannon for raising this matter. Before I address the issue of the transport for this particular child, I will give Members an outline of the extent of the school transport service. School transport is a very significant...

Written Answers — Youth Diversion Projects: Youth Diversion Projects (30 Jun 2010)

Barry Andrews: I wish to inform the Deputy that the information he has requested in relation to Garda Youth Diversion Projects (GYDPs) for 2008 has been published in the Annual Report of the Irish Youth Justice Service for that year. This report is available on the IYJS website - www.iyjs.ie . Equivalent information for 2009 will be published shortly in the 2009 Annual Report. With regard to current year,...

Written Answers — Youth Diversion Projects: Youth Diversion Projects (30 Jun 2010)

Barry Andrews: I wish to inform the Deputy that the information he has requested in relation to Garda Diversion Programme for 2008 has been published in the 2008 Annual Report of the Committee appointed to monitor the effectiveness of the programme. This report is available in the Oireachtas Library and on the website of the Irish Youth Justice Service ( www.iyjs.ie ). Equivalent information for 2009 will...