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Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Consultancy Contracts Data (17 Apr 2018)

Katherine Zappone: ...advice within a particular field of expertise where such expertise is not readily available within my Department. This ranges from archaeology services to the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes to ICT related professional services, such as web design and maintenance. Other areas include graphic design, copy editing, proof reading, audit and HR related services such as...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (8 Mar 2018)

Katherine Zappone: The statutory Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) is independent in the conduct of its investigations. The approach to publicising its work and gathering information are matters for the Commission to decide and progress. I do not have any role or influence in this regard. I am aware that the latest advertising campaign specifically seeks...

Third Interim Report from the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes: Statements (Resumed) (7 Mar 2018)

Katherine Zappone: ...listen to previous contributions. Deputy Farrell addressed this issue. I had an opportunity to make a statement when we commenced the debate during which I spoke about my feelings on this issue and identified some of the actions I have taken in response to the horrific findings in respect of the mother and baby home in Tuam and, more generally, the issues that continue to be raised in...

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 40 - Department of Children and Youth Affairs (Revised) (7 Mar 2018)

Katherine Zappone: ..., whether it was three or four years. What it has found, certainly in terms of its work in 2017, is that there is more than enough money. The Government agreed to extend the timeframe for an extra year, and in light of that agreement, the commission is scheduled to report in February 2019. The commission still has sufficient money in respect of the overall allocation for its work. We...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (22 Feb 2018)

Katherine Zappone: As I recently advised the House, I am in the process of setting up a Selection Panel to oversee the independent selection of representatives to a Collaborative Forum of former residents of mother and baby homes and related institutions. For the avoidance of any confusion, I would like to clarify that no invitations have issued to participate in the Forum itself. The...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (22 Feb 2018)

Katherine Zappone: ...establishment of the Collaborative Forum is a new approach in the State’s response to the theme of “nothing about us without us” which emerged from my consultations with former residents of mother and baby homes and their advocates.  These consultations were facilitated by Mr Jim Halley and he further assisted me in developing the proposal for a Collaborative...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (22 Feb 2018)

Katherine Zappone: The statutory Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and Certain Related Matters) is independent in the conduct of its investigations. The approach to publicising its work and seeking persons with potentially relevant information to come forward are matters for the Commission to decide. I do not have any role or influence in this regard. The Commission previously informed me...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (21 Feb 2018)

Katherine Zappone: As I advised the House last week, I am in the process of setting up the Selection Panel to oversee the independent selection of representatives to a Collaborative Forum of former residents of mother and baby homes and related institutions. The establishment of the Collaborative Forum is a new approach in the State’s response to the theme of “nothing about us without...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (21 Feb 2018)

Katherine Zappone: The Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and certain related matters is independent in the conduct of its investigations. The issue raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for the Commission and I have no further information or role in this regard.

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

Katherine Zappone: There is no redress scheme in place in relation to the matters currently being examined within the scope of the statutory Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes. As the Deputy will be aware the Commission has made no findings to date in relation to abuse or neglect in these institutions.  The Commission's final reports are due in February 2019, at which time its...

Third Interim Report from the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes: Statements (13 Feb 2018)

Katherine Zappone: I welcome the opportunity to update the House on the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes. In particular, I would like to update Deputies on the commission's third interim report and the measures I am progressing with Government colleagues to respond to the issues which have emerged so far from its work. I welcome the people in the Visitors Gallery who participated in...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (13 Feb 2018)

Katherine Zappone: I have visited the site of the former Tuam home on a number of occasions and I am acutely conscious of the sensitive nature of the decisions which must be progressed. Assisting those most centrally involved to understand the options now open to us was one of the reasons for commissioning the technical report which I published last December. Galway County Council recently announced...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (7 Feb 2018)

Katherine Zappone: As the Deputy will be aware, Bessboro Mother and Baby Home is one of the institutions currently being investigated by the statutory Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters. As part of its terms of reference the Commission is directed to investigate and to make a report on burial arrangements in respect of persons who died while resident in these...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (24 Jan 2018)

Katherine Zappone: The statutory Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) is independent in the conduct of its investigations. Therefore the advertising strategy is a matter for the Commission to decide and I do not have any role or influence in this regard. The Commission previously informed me that it had written to a range of Irish groups in the UK and the USA inviting...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (24 Jan 2018)

Katherine Zappone: I have met members of the group referred to by the Deputy and with other former residents of the Tuam mother and baby home during my visits to Tuam and in other fora. With regard to the Expert Technical Group Report on the Tuam site, I published this Report to give us a fuller understanding of the available options in responding to the confirmation of human remains interred at this...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (24 Jan 2018)

Katherine Zappone: I propose to take Questions Nos. 160 and 162 together. The statutory Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) is independent in the conduct of its investigations. I do not have any role or influence in how the Commission engages with witnesses in the course of its investigations. I am advised that the Commission’s policy is to keep all...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (24 Jan 2018)

Katherine Zappone: It is important to note that the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes is a vital step on the path we have commenced to achieve a holistic truth. The Commission is continuing to do the valuable work it was established to do.  In parallel to the Commission's work, it is my wish to adopt a transitional justice approach through developing measures to support and...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Data (17 Jan 2018)

Katherine Zappone: ..., while some progress to independent living.  The following table outlines the living arrangements of young adults in receipt of aftercare services in Q3 2017. Living Arrangements  in aftercare Number and % of young people (18-22) Remained with carers 878 (45.9%) Independent living 522 (27.3%) Returned home/family 203 (10.6%) Other Accommodation 171 (8.9%)...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Strategies (16 Jan 2018)

Katherine Zappone: The information is contained in the following table. Public Awareness Campaigns Advertising/Promotion Spend in 2017 Affordable Childcare scheme €218,175.37 Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes €91170.70 LGBTI+ Strategy €4897.38

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Expenditure (14 Dec 2017)

Katherine Zappone: ...the photographer was not readily identifiable from the information contained in my Departments financial management system. Officials are going through the records to ascertain the names involved and I will revert to the Deputy in due course. Date Photographer Nature of Employment Cost 2012 Derek Spiers (Report Ltd) How we see it: Report of a survey on Teenagers Body Image...