Results 1-20 of 72 for other and baby speaker:James Reilly

Seanad: EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement: Statements (3 Jul 2019)

James Reilly: As the Minister has pointed out, we need to go through this deal in detail. There are many aspects of it, affecting many parts of our community, not just rural Ireland and the beef sector but other parts of the rural economy such as the dairy sector. Of course we should be concerned about our beef producers and should protect them. We need time to examine this deal to see how we can...

Seanad: Symphysiotomy Payment Scheme: Statements (Resumed) (22 Feb 2017)

James Reilly: The Minister has outlined what symphysiotomy is and the differences between it and pubiotomy where a saw is used to cut through bone. One case was identified and can be shown to have occurred. Symphysiotomy involves cutting through the cartilage that joins the two bones and was a recognised procedure in the 1940s and 1950s. By the 1960s caesarean section had become a safer alternative. It...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Impact of Brexit: Discussion (18 Oct 2016)

James Reilly: I welcome the various agencies and I thank them for the great work they have done over the past six years and in the years before that, but particularly during the difficult times of the downturn. The agencies have achieved phenomenal results. I also thank the witnesses for their presentations. Comments have been made about whether an allocation of €3 million is enough. I am sure...

Seanad: Public Procurement: Statements (12 Jul 2016)

James Reilly: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and congratulate him on his appointment. I also congratulate the Government on the formation of the Office of Government Procurement. For a long time past, there has been questionable use of taxpayers' money both in terms of how it was being spent and getting value for money. I do not entirely agree with the last speaker in terms of having an...

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: 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...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Services (17 Nov 2015)

James Reilly: Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, provide and fund a wide range of services within the county of Donegal. These include social work services, such as child protection and welfare, alternative care including fostering services, children in care support and adoption services. Other services provided include family support, counselling, educational welfare services, domestic, sexual and...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (7 Jul 2015)

James Reilly: The figure of 25 deaths contained in the report of the Inter-Departmental Group on Mother and Baby Homes is taken from a table based on the 1934-35 Annual Report of the Department of Local Government and Public Health which, as its title suggests, is a report on a single year and covered the entire country. This table was originally published in 2007 in Maternity and Child Welfare in Dublin...

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...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (27 May 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. I met with the three Commissioners in early February to personally thank them for agreeing to take on this important and challenging work. Their wealth of experience and knowledge is critical to the successful examination of these complex...

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...

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...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Children and Youth Issues: Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (19 Feb 2015)

James Reilly: I am pleased to have the opportunity to update the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health and Children in its quarterly review of my Department’s work. The last occasion on which I met the committee for this purpose was 13 November 2014. Of course, I met a number of members on 3 February at a meeting of the select committee that considered the 2015 Revised Estimate for Vote 40 -...

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 — 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...

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

James Reilly: The amendments tabled also request me to consider listing particular children's homes and orphanages alongside mother and baby homes. I am satisfied that the terminology being used, together with associated definitions, provides the commission with the opportunity to examine all relevant entities, whether they be care settings, agencies, societies or individuals who engaged with mother and...

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...

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

James Reilly: I thank Senators for their contributions to the debate on this motion and acknowledge the constructive input of Members of the House on all sides in assisting the Government in its consideration of these sensitive issues. I reiterate my appreciation of those who have already shared deeply personal accounts of their experiences with me. I hope they continue to find the resilience and courage...

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...

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

James Reilly: ...: That Seanad Éireann:- having regard to the motion passed by Dáil Éireann on 11th June 2014 which recognised the need to establish the facts regarding the deaths of children at the Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, Co. Galway between 1925 and 1961, including arrangements for the burial of these children, and which further acknowledged the considerable public anxiety...