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Special Report by the Ombudsman for Children on Direct Provision: Motion (30 Nov 2023)

Thomas Pringle: I thank the Minister for his contribution and his wrap up. One would be mistaken for thinking what the Minister is saying sounds good but the practise and the reality on the ground is what will test it and what will show what is actually happening in relation to it. There is nobody that knows exactly what is happening like the Ombudsman's office does and the Department should be...

Special Report by the Ombudsman for Children on Direct Provision: Motion (30 Nov 2023)

Question put and agreed to.

Special Report by the Ombudsman for Children on Direct Provision: Motion (30 Nov 2023)

Cuireadh an Dáil ar athló ar 7.48 p.m. go dtí 2.p.m., Dé Máirt, an 5 Nollaig 2023. The Dáil adjourned at at 7.48 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, 5 December 2023.

Special Report by the Ombudsman for Children on Direct Provision: Motion (30 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: I thank all the Deputies for their considered input into this discussion. I know all the Deputies who have spoken tonight have engaged with me on individual issues relating to international protection nationally and in their own constituencies as well and I always appreciate their engagement and support, particularly the support they give to international protection families within their own...

Special Report by the Ombudsman for Children on Direct Provision: Motion (30 Nov 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I thank Deputy Pringle for his work in this regard. I welcome Dr. Muldoon and his team to the Visitors Gallery. I first came across Dr. Muldoon in 2020, when I was on the petitions committee and we were discussing the White Paper on ending direct provision. The context was very different back then compared with where we are today. It is important we understand that context and appreciate...

Special Report by the Ombudsman for Children on Direct Provision: Motion (30 Nov 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: I commend Dr. Niall Muldoon and his team and welcome him here this evening to the Public Gallery. This is a really important report which, unfortunately, paints a very depressing childhood for the 5,000-plus children living in direct provision, hotels and emergency reception centres in Ireland right now. I share the concerns that are raised in this report. From our own constituency work,...

Special Report by the Ombudsman for Children on Direct Provision: Motion (30 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: I too want to thank Deputy Pringle for using his time this evening. I also thank the ombudsman and his team. Since becoming involved in politics, I have seen, over the past few years, several robust reports coming from the ombudsman that really show the gaps children are falling into in Ireland. Unfortunately, when the reports come out with those strong recommendations, I do not see a...

Special Report by the Ombudsman for Children on Direct Provision: Motion (30 Nov 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: Has the Minister already spoken?

Special Report by the Ombudsman for Children on Direct Provision: Motion (30 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: No.

Special Report by the Ombudsman for Children on Direct Provision: Motion (30 Nov 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: The Minister has 15 minutes.

Special Report by the Ombudsman for Children on Direct Provision: Motion (30 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: I thank the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach. I thank the Ombudsman for Children for the special report published in October, and I thank Deputy Pringle for sponsoring the discussion this evening and, in so doing, bringing rightful attention to this important issue, which encompasses the matters covered by the report and broader questions as to how Ireland cares for those in the international...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Child Abuse (30 Nov 2023)

Chris Andrews: I thank the Minister. When he says there has been progress, it is very hard for survivors to see what that is. Nobody is being held to account. In regard to the meeting of 11 December, what would the Minister consider the best outcome from that to be? When it comes to the FAI and gender quotas in sports organisations, they are told that if they do not meet a certain level, their funding...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Child Abuse (30 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: I will try to address two elements, the first of which is the issue of funding. As the Deputy knows, St. John Ambulance is not getting anything from my Department. Previously, I had said it was not getting anything from the State, but I have corrected the record and written to the Oireachtas joint committee in respect of the fact it did get significant once-off funding during Covid from a...

Special Report by the Ombudsman for Children on Direct Provision: Motion (30 Nov 2023)

Special Report by the Ombudsman for Children on Direct Provision: Motion (30 Nov 2023)

Thomas Pringle: I move: That Dáil Éireann shall take note of the Special Report by the Ombudsman for Children entitled "Safety and Welfare of Children in Direct Provision", copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 16th October, 2023. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to lead out on this important debate, and the Business Committee for taking a positive...

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (30 Nov 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Deputy, in the course of the your contribution you made reference to an individual outside the House. I know that individual is very well known-----

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (30 Nov 2023)

Mattie McGrath: Yes.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (30 Nov 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: -----and is one of a number of people who make observations on planning files. For the record, we need to record that the observations that they make are absolutely in accordance with law as it currently stands.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (30 Nov 2023)

Mattie McGrath: To be fair, I did not say they were not.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (30 Nov 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I know you did not.