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Interdepartmental Report on the Commission of Investigation into the Mother and Baby Homes: Statements (17 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: I welcome today's opportunity for statements on mother and baby homes. In line with the motion passed on 11 June, I wish to update the House on the significant progress which has been achieved in just five weeks on the establishment of a commission of investigation into these issues of public concern. It is just a matter of days since my appointment as Minister for Children and Youth...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Committee Stage (2 Jul 2013)

James Reilly: I reiterate what I said, neither the mother nor anybody else has a right to terminate the life of a newborn baby, whether that newborn baby is at 26, 28, 32, 38, 40 or 42 weeks gestation. The law here is very clear. The psychiatrist must form an opinion that the risk to the woman's life can only be averted through a termination, not a destruction. It is a termination, not a destruction....

Other Questions: Foster Care (15 Apr 2015)

James Reilly: The report of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse - the Ryan report - was published on 20 May, 2009 and was one of a range of measures which were put in place following the formal apology by the State to the victims of abuse. The Residential Institutions Redress Board was also established in order to make payments to persons who, as children, were abused while residents in industrial...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (15 Oct 2013)

James Reilly: The Maternity and Infant Scheme provides that all pregnant women have a schedule of free visits to their GP - 6 visits for first pregnancies and 7 for subsequent pregnancies. In addition there is provision for an extra 5 consultations where a condition related to pregnancy such as gestational diabetes occurs. The scheme also provides for a 2 week baby check and a six week mother and infant...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Records (25 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: The Department of Health and Children began the AIRR Project in 2004. Its purpose was to examine the Department’s child care files, find any references to the names of children who were in care and to create an index containing those names. The purpose of the index was to facilitate efficient and thorough searches and retrieval of records on behalf of individuals seeking their own...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (5 Feb 2015)

James Reilly: As the Deputy will be aware, the Terms of Reference for the Mother and Baby Home Investigation and certain related matters have been approved by Cabinet and both Houses of the Oireachtas last month. Details in respect of the Commission are available on my Department’s website including a number of explanatory documents. My Department is currently advancing arrangements with Judge...

Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation: Motion (Resumed) (28 Jan 2015)

James Reilly: ...of that committee. I would like to state my personal appreciation of those who have shared deeply personal accounts of their experiences with me. I hope they continue to find the resilience and courage to assist the commission in establishing the truth of what happened. The valuable work that has been carried out by a number of historians and advocacy groups has informed public...

Other Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (19 Nov 2014)

James Reilly: I thank the Deputy for her question. The Government has undertaken to establish a statutory commission of investigation into matters relating to mother and baby homes in accordance with the motion passed by this House on 11 June. Considerable progress has been achieved since this date, including the publication of the interdepartmental group’s report, the announcement that Judge...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (29 Jan 2015)

James Reilly: Since the decision to establish this investigation was announced, there have been calls for the inclusion of a wide range of institutions in the list of Mother and Baby Homes. In responding to these calls it is important to be clear on what we want this investigation to examine and that we are clear and realistic as to our approach and expectations here. My sole objective is to establish a...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (3 Feb 2015)

James Reilly: Since the decision to establish this investigation was announced, there have been calls for the inclusion of a wide range of institutions in the list of Mother and Baby Homes. In responding to these calls it is important to be clear on what we want this investigation to examine and that we are clear and realistic as to our approach and expectations here. My sole objective is to establish a...

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (2 Apr 2008)

James Reilly: Question 359: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will report on the timely availability of BCG vaccination in the Dublin area and nationwide and in particular in a health centre (details supplied) in Dublin 13 where a mother has reported she is unable to get a BCG vaccination for her baby because there is a waiting list of 400 for same; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (9 Jul 2015)

James Reilly: The Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and certain related matters was established by Government Order on the 17th February 2015 (S.I. No 57 of 2015) pursuant to Sections 3 and 7(2)(a) of the Commissions of Investigation Act 2004. The Confidential Committee module of the Commission is provided for in Articles 3 and 4 of the Schedule to the Order. The Government Order...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (20 Jan 2015)

James Reilly: The Deputy's question relates to the Magdalen laundries and Westbank, County Wicklow. On the basis of the information available, I am satisfied that the institutions included in Schedule 1 to the draft order meet the criteria, whereas the institutions referred to by the Deputy do not, as they did not provide the specific range of services. However, it is not accurate to describe them as...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Helpline (18 Dec 2014)

James Reilly: The telephone Information line available for people seeking information or details of support available to those affected by issues relating to Mother and Baby Homes remains operational. Those seeking such information may telephone the HSE National Information Line; Low Call Telephone 1850 24 1850 during Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm. The HSE National Counselling Service is also available to...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Public Inquiries (28 Jan 2016)

James Reilly: ...body of the type referred to in the question. Commissions of Investigation Name: Terms of Reference: Cost to Date: (to 26/01/2016) Projected Date of Conclusion 1 Commission of Investigation - Mother and Baby Homes and Certain Related Matters Set out in the schedule to S.I. No. 57 of 2015 €1.78 million. This includes set-up costs and costs incurred by DCYA in supporting the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Residential Institutions Issues (4 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: As mother and baby homes were first required to register (with local authorities) in 1934, the information requested by the Deputy is not readily available within this Department. All such local authority records would be held in the National Archives. The search and retrieval of the information requested would therefore be very costly and time consuming to assemble. However, the Deputy...

Other Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (15 Apr 2015)

James Reilly: The Commissions of Investigation Act 2004 provides an effective, prompt and transparent mechanism to investigate complex and sensitive matters, while also respecting fair procedures and natural justice. The Act gives the commission robust powers to conduct investigations within its terms of reference in the manner it considers appropriate, while adhering to the rules and procedures contained...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (18 Nov 2014)

James Reilly: The Government has undertaken to establish a statutory Commission of Investigation into matters relating to Mother and Baby Homes in accordance with the Motion passed by this House on 11 June. Considerable progress has been achieved since this date, including the publication of the Inter-Departmental Group’s Report, the announcement that Judge Yvonne Murphy will chair the Commission...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Correspondence (25 Nov 2014)

James Reilly: I am advised that a reply issued on the 19th August to the Deputy's initial correspondence of 6th August regarding Mother and Baby Homes. A further reply outlining the current position issued on 21st November from my office in response to the Deputies letter of 28th October. As an independent body, it will ultimately be a matter for the Commission itself to determine the approach to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion Issues (18 Sep 2013)

James Reilly: The promotion of breast-feeding is one of my Department's public health priorities. Breast-feeding rates in Ireland have increases gradually over recent years and our goal is to increase this rate further. In 2011 47% of babies were exclusively breast-fed on discharge from Irish maternity units, with a total of 55.2% receiving any breast-milk (ESRI, 2012). There is a vast body of evidence...