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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (17 Jan 2019)

Katherine Zappone: I thank my Independent colleagues for raising the fourth interim report of the commission of investigation into mother and baby homes and certain related matters, which deals with the questions being asked today. The commission was established to investigate the conditions in mother and baby homes and county homes in the period from 1922 to 1998. The scope of the investigation is broad. It...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Expenditure (15 Jan 2019)

Katherine Zappone: The information requested in respect of the expenditure incurred by my Department on marketing, media and social media in the years 2016, 2017 and 2018 are set out in the following table: 2016 2017 2018 Marketing €0 €67,618 €12,236 Media €50,523 €196,658 €194,062 Social Media €0 €29,722 €78 The Deputy might...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (15 Jan 2019)

Katherine Zappone: ...files from these institutions. Consequently, I have no plans to employ an independent medical person to review such matters. The Government established the statutory Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) to independently examine a broad range of concerns relating to the care and welfare arrangements for those who spent time in these...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Advertising Expenditure (19 Dec 2018)

Katherine Zappone: Details of the costs incurred by my Department in relation to public advertising and communications support over the course of 2018 are set out in the tables below. The overall objective is to keep costs of this nature to a minimum and these services are only used when deemed necessary in the course of Departmental activity. Advertising (including social media) Campaign Cost Public...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Ministerial Travel (13 Dec 2018)

Katherine Zappone: I participated in events in my role as Minister of the Government and also as Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. There were three speeches at the United Nations. First to mark a centenary of Irish women’s suffrage with the President of the General Assembly. Poet Eavan Boland and international representatives recited a poem during the celebrations. I addressed the Security...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Children in Care (13 Dec 2018)

Katherine Zappone: I propose to take Questions Nos. 196 to 198, inclusive, and 202 together. Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, has a statutory duty under the Child Care Act 1991 to promote the welfare of children who are not receiving adequate care and protection, and if necessary, to receive a child into the care of the State.   The placement of children in care is governed by Regulations...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Ministerial Meetings (4 Dec 2018)

Katherine Zappone: ...meeting re 8th Amendment Referendum Tipperary 18-May Screening of The 34th Dublin 22-May ECO-UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards Dublin 28-May Open Early Years Open Policy Debate (Early Childhood Care and Education Over-Age Exemptions) Dublin 28-May Launching BeLonG To's Annual Report Dublin 29-May Press Conference re Illegal Adoptions Dublin 31-May Attending Launch of South...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Commissions of Investigation Expenditure (27 Nov 2018)

Katherine Zappone: The Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters was established by Government on 17th February 2015 (S.I. No. 57 of 2015). Since it's establishment expenditure of approximately €7.47 has been incurred (to end October) to support salaries, fees and other operational costs relating to the work of the independent Commission and its...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (20 Nov 2018)

Katherine Zappone: I remain absolutely committed to inclusive, constructive and collaborative engagement with former residents of mother and baby homes and other stakeholders. I established the Collaborative Forum as a progressive response to the theme of “nothing about us without us” which emerged from my consultations with former residents of these institutions. This innovative approach...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Collaborative Forum (15 Nov 2018)

Katherine Zappone: ..., selected 19 applicants from the expressions of interest received. There are currently 18 members plus the Chairman in situ. I have received 2 resignations since the Forum commenced its work and one of these vacancies has been filled. The process of any further appointments will be considered on a case by case basis, having due regard to the representative nature of the Forum,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (7 Nov 2018)

Katherine Zappone: I was at an extraordinary conference in Boston last week. It brought together many top-class Irish scholars as well as some international scholars. It was a privilege to be there, I learned a lot, and I am taking much of it into account as we move forward. On the legislation itself and whether that has the potential to form the basis for the use of a template or model for other sites,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (7 Nov 2018)

Katherine Zappone: The Government agreed an approach to dealing with the site of the mother and baby home in Tuam, County Galway, at its meeting of 23 October last. I am committed to leading this project. It is my view that a phased approach will mean an informed and targeted approach to the forensic excavation of the available area. In this way the logical sequence of complex technical, legal and forensic...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (6 Nov 2018)

Katherine Zappone: ...in appropriately responding to the discovery of juvenile remains interred on the site in Tuam. The six person ETG employed a multidisciplinary approach to the technical issues at the Tuam site and included experts in forensic archaeology; Irish archaeology and remote sensing; forensic anthropology; juvenile osteoarchaeology; forensic science and Irish medico-legal death investigations. In...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (6 Nov 2018)

Katherine Zappone: I propose to take Questions Nos. 961 and 962 together. The Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters was established by Government on 17 February 2015 (S.I. No. 57 of 2015). In terms of the status of the Commission, it is important to recognise that the Commission is independent in the conduct of its statutory investigations. I am not therefore in a...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Children in Care (6 Nov 2018)

Katherine Zappone: Foster care is the main form of alternative care for children in need of care and protection, and is the preferred option for children who cannot live with their parents or guardians. As of the 31 August 2018, of the children in care, 92% were in foster care nationally; there were 4,005 children in general foster care, 1,642 in relative care and 366 children were in a residential care...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Commissions of Investigation Data (6 Nov 2018)

Katherine Zappone: The sum of €2.27 million has been expended to date in 2018 through the Vote of my Department to support the independent Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and certain related matters. In accordance with its Terms of Reference, the Commission is tasked with examining the experience of mothers and children resident in Mother and Baby Homes and a representative...

Tuam Mother and Baby Home: Statements (25 Oct 2018)

Katherine Zappone: I welcome this opportunity to update the House on the decision by the Government on the site of the former mother and baby home in Tuam, County Galway. Before I outline the substance of what has been agreed, I warmly welcome former residents, their loved ones, advocates and friends who are here today and those watching proceedings from afar. I acknowledge the role which their collective...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (23 Oct 2018)

Katherine Zappone: ...Forum. A number of factors are considered when appointing a member to the Collaborative Forum. The key consideration in selecting a replacement for the Forum, will be maintaining a balanced and inclusive representation within the Forum, of the various Mother and Baby Homes and related institutions being examined by the Commission of Investigation.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (11 Oct 2018)

Katherine Zappone: I propose to take Questions Nos. 194 and 195 together. In terms of the status of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes, it is important to recognise that the Commission is independent in the conduct of its statutory investigations. I am not therefore in a position to provide detailed progress updates on its work. The Commission has prepared three Interim...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Expenditure (2 Oct 2018)

Katherine Zappone: Details of the costs incurred on communications, press and public relations by my Department since the beginning of 2018 are set out in the tables below. The Deputy might note that, while there is no dedicated budget made available for such purposes, the overall objective is to keep costs of this nature to a minimum and ensure that these services are only used when deemed necessary in the...