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Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Expenditure (16 Jun 2015)

James Reilly: ...nÓg national showcase event at Croke Park on 20th November 2014. This biennial event included a celebration to mark the 25th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and was attended by the Taoiseach. The photographer was booked by Foróige but the cost of €522.75 was paid by my Department. My Department paid €90.08 to Fennell...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 40 - Children and Youth Affairs (Supplementary) (9 Dec 2014)

James Reilly: I welcome the opportunity to appear before the select sub-committee to outline particulars relating to the Supplementary Estimate for 2014 under Vote 40, the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. The committee will be aware that the Supplementary Estimate is for the sum of €1,000. It is purely of a technical nature, to allow for the creation of a new subhead in my Department's...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Commissions of Investigation (9 Jun 2015)

James Reilly: ...Since the 2004 Act came into effect Number of Commissions of Investigation: During the current Dáil term Title of the Commission Timeframe for Report 1 1 Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters (S.I. No 57 of 2015) Final report to be completed no later than 36 months from the date of its establishment on the 17th February 2015.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (25 Sep 2014)

James Reilly: The Government has undertaken to establish a Commission of Investigation into the concerns that have arisen in relation to Mother and Baby Homes. The decision to establish a Commission of Investigation into these matters received the unanimous endorsement of this House on the 11th June. Since this date, considerable progress has been achieved in advancing the necessary legislative and...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Commissions of Investigation (8 Oct 2014)

James Reilly: ...of Investigations Act 2004. The information being sought by the Deputy in respect of this investigation is as follows: Title of investigation being considered for establishment Establishment and timeframe Persons conducting Commission of Investigation into matters relating to Mother and Baby Homes (title remains to be formalised within a Statutory Order to establish the Commission)....

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Expenditure (8 Dec 2015)

James Reilly: ...Óg national showcase event at Croke Park on 20th November 2014. This biennial event included a celebration to mark the 25th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and was attended by the Taoiseach. The photographer was booked by Foróige but the cost of €522.75 was paid by my Department. A photographer was engaged for Dáil na...

Other Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (20 Jan 2015)

James Reilly: On that specific issue, it is important to point out that the commission would have to come back to me as Minister and I would then have to take up the matter with Cabinet. Beyond that, we are into the realms of conjecture. I believe we can afford the commission this flexibility. We do not know whether it will do that or deem that necessary. It is important to bear in mind the Dáil...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Update on Children and Youth Affairs: Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (13 Nov 2014)

James Reilly: ...the Secretary General, which will be an appointment managed by the top level appointments committee, TLAC. The appointment is imminent. The closing date for applications was 30 October so matters are in hand and progressing. I agree with the Deputy about the mother and baby homes investigation. It is important we get it right. The Deputy asked when it is expected to happen and there...

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jul 2013)

James Reilly: ...is clarity around how the decision will be arrived at but not how the consequence of that decision should be carried out because that is to be prescriptive. There is no running away from that and no amount of language will cloud that or change that. That is why I will not be able to accept the amendment. I accept the Senator may want to withdraw it so that she can resubmit it on Report...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Advertising Expenditure (13 Jan 2016)

James Reilly: The Department of Children and Youth Affairs website is the primary resource in providing information for use by the public and an essential communications tool for my Department. My Department occasionally uses free tools e.g. Twitter and YouTube, to communicate with the public. On occasion, my Department may provide public information through other media e.g. electronic, broadcast and print...

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

James Reilly: The report acknowledges the absolute need to develop an opportunity for those who were mothers or children in these mother and baby homes to input their experiences. This is recognised as requiring considerable and careful management, taking account of learning from similar processes. The report also notes the need for the confidentiality of sensitive personal information to be protected...

Other Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (20 Jan 2015)

James Reilly: ..., much of the work will be done in parallel during the first phase. An interim report will be provided after 18 months. However, the Minister of the day can seek an interim report prior to that and it is also open to the commission to provide an earlier interim report. It is important to point out that the commission has the discretion to seek a specific change in its terms of...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (18 Jun 2015)

James Reilly: As outlined in my reply to the Deputy last week, a Commission of Investigation is completely independent in the conduct of its investigations. Therefore the precise timing and approach to its work is a matter for the Commission to decide and progress. I would note however, that the Commissions website www.mbhcoi.ie states that in addition to former residents and employees, they would also...

Topical Issue Debate: Death of Ms Savita Halappanavar (14 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I extend my sympathy to the family of Ms Savita Halappanavar on their loss. My aim and the role of my Department is to improve the health and well-being of all people in Ireland in a manner that promotes better health for everyone, fair access, responsive and appropriate care delivery and high performance. In particular, our focus is on ensuring the provision of a safe, quality-assured,...

Other Questions: Proposed Legislation (18 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: It is a terrible tragedy for any couple which finds the chances of survival for their baby are not realistic. The diagnosis of a fatal foetal abnormality has to be one of the worst pieces of news that any pregnant mother can get. However, termination of pregnancy in Ireland is permitted only in very limited circumstances, that is, only if it is established, as a matter of probability, that...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Appointments to State Boards (13 Jan 2016)

James Reilly: As Minister I may nominate and appoint individuals to bodies within my Department's remit (subject to Government approval in certain circumstances) and nominate individuals to bodies under the remit of other Ministers. I have set out below relevant details since my appointment as Minister for Children and Youth Affairs on 11th July 2014 and the respective remunerations. Adoption Authority of...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (14 Jul 2015)

James Reilly: The Commission of Investigation (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 Investigations Act 2004. The 2004 Act gives the Commission robust powers to conduct investigations within its terms of reference in the manner it considers appropriate...

Seanad: Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes: Motion (27 Jan 2015)

James Reilly: It is also clear from the available information that mother and baby type services were a considerable focus of operations in some county homes. For that reason, the terms of reference also provide for a representative sample of county homes to be examined by the commission. The sample will be selected by the commission based on evidence of the extent of the operation of this particular...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: 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 of significant public concern while also respecting fair procedures and natural justice. The 2004 Act gives the independent Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes robust powers to conduct investigations within its terms of reference in...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Commissions of Investigation (16 Dec 2014)

James Reilly: The Government has undertaken to establish a Commission of Investigation into matters of significant public concern relating to Mother and Baby Homes. The independent statutory investigation will be established by Order in accordance with the Commission of Investigations Act 2004. The Commissions of Investigation Act 2004 gives the Commission the power to conduct investigations within its...