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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Paternity Leave Scheme (2 Feb 2016)

Joan Burton: Issues pertaining to Paternity Leave, including eligibility, are for my colleague the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, to answer in the first instance. However, subject to being enacted by the Oireachtas, the legislative proposals for the introduction of Paternity Leave and Benefit will provide for Paternity Benefit for fathers who are in employment or...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: One-Parent Family Payment Eligibility (8 Jul 2014)

Joan Burton: ...and the delivery of childcare services, is the responsibility of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (D/CYA). However, as part of a package of measures in Budget 2013, I, along with then Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Frances Fitzgerald, announced an after-school child care (ASCC) initiative between our two Departments. The purpose of the ASCC scheme, which was rolled...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Tax Code (5 Nov 2013)

Joan Burton: ...is brought to its attention. Child care policy, including the delivery and/or expansion of child care services, is the responsibility of my colleague the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Frances Fitzgerald, T.D. The after-school child care scheme announced in Budget 2013 will continue to provide subsidised after-school child care places into 2014. In addition, I have secured...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Child Care Services Provision (19 Jun 2013)

Joan Burton: Childcare policy and the provision of childcare is the responsibility of my colleague Minister Frances Fitzgerald, T.D. and the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. The Department of Children and Youth Affairs currently administers the Community Childcare Subvention (CCS) programme and the Childcare Employment and Training Support Scheme (CETS). CCS funds some 1,000 community-based...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Child Poverty (29 May 2013)

Joan Burton: ...are most vulnerable in our society. The Department is working closely with the Department of Children and Youth Affairs in relation to these issues. As the Deputy may be aware, my colleague Minister Frances Fitzgerald T.D. is overseeing the new Children and Young People's Policy Framework through which policy and services for children and young people will be developed and implemented...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Child Benefit Payments (14 May 2013)

Joan Burton: .... The provision of childcare services, such as those supported by the Early Childhood Care and Education scheme, is primarily a policy matter for my colleague, the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Frances Fitzgerald T.D. However, any proposal to fund additional childcare services from cuts to the child benefit scheme would require a Government decision within an overall...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Child Care Services (5 Feb 2013)

Joan Burton: As part of the package of measures in Budget 2013, I announced, along with Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Frances Fitzgerald, a joint after-school child care initiative between both of our Departments. The new scheme will provide approximately 6,000 afterschool childcare places for eligible clients of my Department. It will be targeted to support those who engage in my...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Child Care Services (29 Jan 2013)

Joan Burton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 135, 146 and 417 together. As part of the package of measures in Budget 2013 I announced, along with the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Frances Fitzgerald, a €14 million joint childcare initiative between our two departments. This initiative demonstrates my determination to progress this issue despite the very serious financial situation...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Child Care Services (29 Jan 2013)

Joan Burton: ...(OFP) recipients was 87,918 in December, 2012 at a cost of €1.06 billion. As part of the package of measures in Budget 2013 I announced, along with the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Frances Fitzgerald, a €14 million joint childcare initiative between our Departments. This initiative demonstrates my determination to progress this issue despite the difficult...

Written Answers — Child Support: Child Support (18 Apr 2012)

Joan Burton: ...during this period. This Department also works closely with the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) in relation to these issues. In this context, it is worth noting that my colleague, Frances Fitzgerald T.D., Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, plans to enhance the role of early intervention and support programmes for the most vulnerable children and their families in the...

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (1 Mar 2012)

Joan Burton: ...are jointly funded by the DCYA with a philanthropic organisation, will inform the Government's plans to develop a new area based approach to child poverty. Finally, I understand that my colleague, Frances Fitzgerald T.D., Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, plans to enhance the role of early intervention and support programmes for the most vulnerable children and their families in...