Results 281-300 of 7,111 for in 'Written Answers' speaker:Brian Lenihan Jnr

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Jun 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (20 Jun 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I understand from enquiries made of the Deputy that the parent in question is in receipt of an allowance from the Finglas/Cabra Partnership. My Department has no responsibility in relation to the payment of such allowances.

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (20 Jun 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The review of the Child Care (Pre-School Services ) Regulations 1996 and (Amendment) Regulations 1997 has been completed. I expect to be in a position to sign the revised Regulations in the near future. I understand that work is in progress in the Health Service Executive to address training issues for pre-school inspection staff in anticipation of the introduction of the revised Regulations.

Written Answers — Child Abuse: Child Abuse (20 Jun 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I understand the Deputy is referring to the recent document circulated by the ISPCC as part of its 'How Can We Be Sure They're Safe?' campaign. I have only recently received this document and the issues raised in it are being considered by my Office and by the Departments of Education and Science and Justice, Equality and Law Reform. My Office has also asked the Health Service Executive to...

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (20 Jun 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: My office is currently developing a recreation policy for young people aged 12-18 in conjunction with a number of Government Departments and agencies directly involved in the provision of recreation facilities and programmes for young people. The policy will be available this year. It is intended that the issue of youth cafes will be dealt with in the policy. The management and delivery of...

Written Answers — Adoption Services: Adoption Services (22 Jun 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Intercountry Adoption applications are received by and assessed by the Health Service Executive and PACT. PACT is a recognised adoption agency. According to the latest figures supplied to my Department by the HSE and PACT, at 31 March 2006, the average length of time between application and the conclusion of intercountry adoption assessment process is 25 months. There are regional variances...

Written Answers — Adoption Services: Adoption Services (22 Jun 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The current administrative arrangements that pertain regarding the release of original birth certificates to adopted persons in Ireland are as follows. The Adoption Board can and does release original birth certificates to adopted people based on applications received from the adopted person and with the co-operation of the original adoption placement agency. In only a small number of cases...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (22 Jun 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for the implementation of the Child Care (Pre-School Services) Regulations 1996 and (Amendment) Regulations 1997, which give effect to the provisions of Part VII of the Child Care Act 1991 and provide for notification to, and inspection by the Health Service Executive of pre-school services. The Regulations apply to pre-schools,...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Jun 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As the Deputy is aware, the matters raised are not for my Department as they relate to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which statutorily are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act, 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated...

Written Answers — Foreign Adoptions: Foreign Adoptions (27 Jun 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Adoption Board is enquiring into certain anonymous allegations made against the named individual. Immediately on receiving the allegations the Adoption Board raised the matter with the Ministry of Justice in Vietnam. The Adoption Board has also: (i) asked the Gardai to check the veracity of the allegations; and (ii) written to the registered Adoption Mediation Agency concerned (Helping...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (27 Jun 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 159 and 173 together. As the Deputy will be aware, I have responsibility for the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme 2000-2006 (EOCP) and the National Childcare Investment Programme 2006-2010, which are being implemented by the newly established Office of the Minister for Children. With regard to the application for capital grant assistance under the EOCP...

Written Answers — Education Welfare Service: Education Welfare Service (27 Jun 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 532 and 534 together. The National Educational Welfare Board (NEWB) was established under The Education (Welfare) Act, 2000 as the single national body with responsibility for school attendance. The Act provides a comprehensive framework which promotes regular school attendance and tackles the problems of absenteeism and early school leaving. The general...

Written Answers — Education Welfare Service: Education Welfare Service (27 Jun 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The information requested is not readily available in my Department as it is an operational matter for the National Educational Welfare Board. However I have requested the Board to supply this information directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Education Welfare Service: Education Welfare Service (27 Jun 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Education (Welfare) Act, 2000 established the National Educational Welfare Board (NEWB) as the single national body with responsibility for school attendance. The Act provides a comprehensive framework promoting regular school attendance and tackling the problems of absenteeism and early school leaving. The general functions of the Board are to ensure that each child attends a recognised...

Written Answers — Education Welfare Service: Education Welfare Service (27 Jun 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: A key focus of the Government's education policy is to prioritise investment in favour of those most at risk and to optimise access, participation and educational outcomes at every level of the system for disadvantaged groups. The Education Welfare Act and the establishment of the National Educational Welfare Board (NEWB) is an important plank in the campaign to keep students at school and...

Written Answers — Foreign Adoptions: Foreign Adoptions (28 Jun 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In accordance with the 1991 Adoption Act, in order to adopt, a person, or persons, who are resident in Ireland must apply for a Declaration of Eligibility and Suitability. Such Declarations are issued by the Adoption Board. The application must be made through their local Health Service Executive Office / Adoption Society. A list of these offices is attached below for the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Disruptive Students: Disruptive Students (4 Jul 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Education (Welfare) Act, 2000 established the National Educational Welfare Board. Under Section 23 of the Act schools are required to have in place a code of behaviour. The Act requires that each Board of Management formulates a code of behaviour in accordance with guidelines from the NEWB. The Board, which ensures that children attend school regularly or receive an adequate education,...

Written Answers — Education Welfare Service: Education Welfare Service (4 Jul 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The National Educational Welfare Board (NEWB) was established under the Education (Welfare) Act, 2000 as the single national body with responsibility for school attendance. The Act provides a comprehensive framework which promotes regular school attendance and tackles the problems of absenteeism and early school leaving. The general functions of the Board are to ensure that every child...

Written Answers — Child Abuse: Child Abuse (4 Jul 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive (HSE) under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 Jul 2006)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As the Deputy will be aware, I have responsibility for the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme 2000-2006 (EOCP) and the National Childcare Investment Programme 2006-2010, which are being implemented by the newly established Office of the Minister for Children. With regard to the appeal for staffing grant assistance under the EOCP referred to by the Deputy, I understand from inquiries I...