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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...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (10 Dec 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 the Dáil 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...

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: ...way we will do that is by having a good, long, hard look at what happened to so many people in the past which was so hurtful. In response to Deputy Troy's points, this is a Supplementary Estimate and has nothing to do with budget 2015. He argued that many people do not like the term "mother and baby home" but I have met a range of groups, none of which made that point to me. I might...

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: Commission of Inquiry (4 Dec 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 the Dáil on the 11th 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...

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

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 301, 304 and 307 together. 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 the Dáil on the 11thJune. Considerable progress has been achieved since this date, including the publication of the Inter-Departmental Group’s Report,...

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 Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (20 Nov 2014)

James Reilly: As the Deputy will be aware, I am consulting with a number of key stakeholders, including the Bethany Survivor's Campaign and Survivors of Protestant Children's Institutions whom I have met in recent days, in order to update the parties on the emerging issues and to seek their further views. Requests to include a range of institutions, and concerns related to particular practices are being...

Seanad: Adoption (Identity and Information) Bill 2014: Second Stage (19 Nov 2014)

James Reilly: I thank the Seanad for the opportunity to debate this important matter. I thank Senators Power, van Turnhout and Healy Eames for the time and effort they put into developing this Private Members’ Bill, as well as to Dr. Fergus Ryan, the legal expert who provided assistance in this process. It is often the case legal instruments lag behind current thinking in a particular domain. This...

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

James Reilly: As the Deputy will be aware, I am consulting with a number of key stakeholders, including the Bethany Survivor's Campaign and Survivors of Protestant Children's Institutions whom I have met in recent days, in order to update the parties on the emerging issues and to seek their further views. Requests to include a range of institutions, and concerns related to particular practices are being...

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...

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...

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

James Reilly: I thank members for their questions. I note that Deputy Troy has returned. I will address the terms of reference, which a number of Deputies have raised. The challenge for me and the Department is to set terms of reference that will establish a successful commission of inquiry. We are guided in the first instance by the Oireachtas motion that was agreed earlier this year. We know that at...

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

James Reilly: I thank the committee for its invitation. I am pleased to have the opportunity to update the Joint Committee on Health and Children in support of its quarterly review of my Department's work. On the last occasion when I appeared before the committee in July, it was less than a week since my appointment as Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. I found the experience to be a useful...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Magdalen Laundries (14 Oct 2014)

James Reilly: The Government has undertaken to establish a Commission of Investigation into the concerns relating to Mother and Baby Homes. While I have confirmed that the intended scope of this investigation will go beyond the home operated by the Sisters of Bon Secours in Tuam, Co. Galway the process to develop specific terms of reference continues to be advanced in collaboration with relevant colleagues...

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: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (30 Sep 2014)

James Reilly: This Government is committed to establishing an effective Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes in accordance with the Motion passed by this House on the 11th June. Considerable progress has been achieved to date, including the publication of the Inter-Departmental Group’s Report on the 16th July and the announcement that Judge Yvonne Murphy will Chair this...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (25 Sep 2014)

James Reilly: I thank the Deputy for his question, and I have met with him on the issue. The Government is committed to establishing an effective commission of investigation into matters relating to mother and baby homes. Considerable progress has been achieved in this important task, including the publication of the interdepartmental group’s report and the announcement that Judge Yvonne Murphy...