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Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Domestic Violence Services (20 May 2020)

Katherine Zappone: Tusla, the Child and Family Agency provides funding and coordination supports to almost 60 organisations that deliver a range of services to victims of domestic, sexual and gender based violence (DSGBV) throughout the country. In 2020, €25.3 million is being allocated to Tusla for DSGBV services. To increase Tusla's funding for DSGBV services by 9% would therefore require an additional...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Childcare Services (20 May 2020)

Katherine Zappone: The Deputy will be aware that the Temporary Childcare Scheme for Essential Health Workers was cancelled on the 13th May. My primary focus now, and that of my Department, is to work towards the significant challenges of a phased reopening of early learning and childcare facilities for 29th June, in line with the Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business. I have...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Capital Expenditure Programme (20 May 2020)

Katherine Zappone: My Department announced the opening of the Capital Grant Funding Scheme for the refurbishment of existing playgrounds and / or the incorporation of natural play spaces on the 20th February 2020. The scheme was open to all 31 Local Authorities to make 1 application with a maximum of 3 projects. This year 27 Local Authorities applied for funding in respect of 49...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Protection (20 May 2020)

Katherine Zappone: The Deputy is asking about an operational matter for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. I have therefore referred the matter to Tusla and asked that a direct response be provided to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Childcare Services (20 May 2020)

Katherine Zappone: As per HSE guidance and in accordance with the regulations under the Health (Preservation and Protection and Other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2000, childminders who care for the children of essential workers in the children's home were permitted to continue working after childcare facilities were closed on 12 March, and are themselves considered essential workers. ...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Childcare Services (20 May 2020)

Katherine Zappone: On Friday 1 May, the Government released its Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business, which sets out Ireland's plan for lifting COVID-19 restrictions through five phases. The re-opening of Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare (ELC and SAC) services will be guided by this framework and will be underpinned by the Government's Return to Work Safely Protocol, expert advice,...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Children in Care (20 May 2020)

Katherine Zappone: The Deputy is asking about an operational matter for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. I have therefore referred the matter to Tusla and asked that a direct response be provided to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Wage Subsidy Scheme (20 May 2020)

Katherine Zappone: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented situation that has required a series of emergency responses from the Government. I am acutely aware of the particular impact the pandemic and the emergency measures have had on the Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School Age Childcare (SAC) providers. I am also very conscious of the importance of the ELC and SAC...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Detention Centres (20 May 2020)

Katherine Zappone: I assume the Deputy is referring to the report of an external independent review of operations and best practice at the Campus that was commissioned by the Oberstown Board of Management in September 2016. The review was undertaken by Professor Barry Goldson and Professor Nicholas Hardwick. The report was submitted to the Board of Management of Oberstown in February...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (20 May 2020)

Katherine Zappone: As I announced on 14 February 2020, the Government has granted a short extension in order for the Commission of Investigation to complete its inquiries and finalise all matters required to deliver a final report. The Commission is now required to submit its final report to the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs by the 26 June 2020. There are a number of procedural matters to be...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Domestic Violence Services (20 May 2020)

Katherine Zappone: The commissioning of DSGBV services is an operational matter for Tusla, Child and Family Agency. I have asked the Agency to respond directly on this matter providing the requested breakdown of allocation for 2020.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (20 May 2020)

Katherine Zappone: The response to Domestic, Sexual Violence and Gender-based Violence (DSGBV) is a cross Departmental and multi-agency issue. Policy is coordinated by the Department of Justice and Equality (DJE). Tusla, the Child and Family Agency has statutory responsibility for the care and protection of victims of DSGBV. The Department of Children and Youth Affairs is providing Tusla with €25.3m...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (20 May 2020)

Katherine Zappone: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented situation that has required a series of emergency responses from the Government. I am acutely aware of the particular impact the pandemic and the emergency measures have had on the Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School Age Childcare (SAC) providers. I am also very conscious of the importance of the ELC and SAC sector...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Childcare Services (20 May 2020)

Katherine Zappone: On Friday 1 May the Government released its Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business, which sets out Ireland's plan for lifting COVID-19 restrictions through five phases. The re-opening of Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare (ELC and SAC) services will be guided by this framework and will be underpinned by the Return to Work Safely Protocol, expert advice, available evidence...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Adoption Data (20 May 2020)

Katherine Zappone: Over the term of 32nd Dáil I endeavoured to progress the Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill, 2016 which, amongst other provisions,  provided for access to birth information for adopted people.   There were provisions in the Bill, often referred to as 'privacy provisions', which provided for balancing the rights of adopted persons to their birth...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Online Safety (20 May 2020)

Katherine Zappone: A range of Government Departments and agencies have a role to play in relation to online safety. In recognition of the whole of government approach required, in July 2018, the Taoiseach launched the Action Plan for Online Safety 2018-19. The Action Plan involves a wide range of actions, across six Government Departments – Communications, Climate Action and Environment; Education and...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Wage Subsidy Scheme (20 May 2020)

Katherine Zappone: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented situation that has required a series of emergency responses from the Government. I launched the Temporary Wage Subsidy Childcare Scheme (TWSCS) on 15 April. This scheme is a very significant measure to support the sector and reflects the particular impact the pandemic has had on early education and childcare providers. I can...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Childcare Services (20 May 2020)

Katherine Zappone: The Deputy will be aware that the Temporary Childcare Scheme for Essential Health Workers was cancelled on the 13th May. My primary focus now, and that of my Department, is to work towards the significant challenges of a phased reopening of early learning and childcare facilities for 29th June, in line with the Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business. I have established...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Childcare Services (20 May 2020)

Katherine Zappone: On Friday 1 May, the Government released its Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business, which sets out Ireland's plan for lifting COVID-19 restrictions through five phases. The re-opening of Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare (ELC and SAC) services will be guided by this framework and will be underpinned by the Government's Return to Work Safely Protocol, expert advice,...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Childhood Care and Education (20 May 2020)

Katherine Zappone: My Department, in consultation with stakeholder representatives, is currently developing proposals for the on-going funding of early learning and care services, including the ECCE-only sector and other sessional providers.  I have established and Chair an Advisory Group that includes membership from across the sector, specifically the Association of Childhood Professionals,...