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Ken O'Flynn Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Children
1635. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether Tusla records the outcome of individual Emergency Care Order applications under section 13 of the Child Care Act 1991, including whether applications are granted, refused, struck out, adjourned or withdrawn; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43213/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Children
1636. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether Tusla has undertaken any review, analysis or assessment of the consistency of Emergency Care Order application outcomes across regions, service areas or District Court districts; and if they will provide details of any such review [43214/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Children
1637. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether Tusla has considered establishing a national reporting mechanism recording Emergency Care Order applications and outcomes under section 13 of the Child Care Act 1991; whether any business case, feasibility assessment or implementation proposal has been prepared; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43216/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Children
1638. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether Tusla records the duration between an Emergency Care Order application being initiated and a court determination being made; whether such information is centrally collated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43217/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Children
1639. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether Tusla records the number of Emergency Care Order applications that subsequently progress to Interim Care Orders, Care Orders or Supervision Orders; whether this information is centrally analysed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43218/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Children
1640. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether any key performance indicators, governance metrics, audit measures or oversight arrangements are in place regarding the use of Emergency Care Orders under section 13 of the Child Care Act 1991; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43219/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Children
1641. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether consideration will be given to publishing annual national statistics on Emergency Care Order applications and outcomes under section 13 of the Child Care Act 1991; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43220/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Children
1642. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether Tusla records the number of Emergency Care Order applications involving newborn infants, children aged under five years, children aged five to twelve years and children aged thirteen years and over; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43221/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Children
1643. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether Tusla records the primary grounds cited in support of Emergency Care Order applications under section 13 of the Child Care Act 1991, including neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, parental incapacity, abandonment or other categories; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43222/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Children
1644. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether a target timeframe exists for completion of National Review Panel reviews into the deaths of children known to Tusla. [43229/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Children
1645. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the longest period taken to complete a National Review Panel review during the years 2020 to 2026. [43230/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Children
1646. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether interim safeguarding recommendations are issued before completion of National Review Panel reviews where urgent risks are identified. [43231/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Children
1647. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of National Review Panel reviews currently outstanding and awaiting completion. [43232/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Children
1648. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the average time between the death of a child and implementation of recommendations arising from a National Review Panel review. [43233/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Children
1649. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether any review has remained incomplete for more than five years. [43234/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Children
1650. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether her Department has assessed the impact of review delays on child protection learning and service improvement. [43235/26]
Ruairí Ó Murchú Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Children
1651. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether she is aware that the HSE is proposing to establish multidisciplinary teams to improve services for people with disabilities; if so, whether these plans will be delayed, scaled back or otherwise impacted as a result of the current financial position and spending controls; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4329…
Denise Mitchell Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Children
1652. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she is aware of serious concern amongst AIM support workers in relation to recent reported changes to the way in which funding will be allocated and the impact they may have for these workers’ jobs in September; if she will outline the changes being made or proposed to the process of awarding of AIM support and funding; and if sh…
John Lahart Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Children
1653. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the further steps being considered to support families with the cost of childcare and to improve availability of places; if she will outline any planned measures in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43300/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Children
1654. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the rationale behind the funding cuts to FASD Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43307/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Children
1655. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to outline the actions her Department is undertaking to support those who suffer from foetal alcohol spectrum disorder; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43309/26]
Michael Murphy Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Children
1656. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether the HSE or her Department maintains a national register of current and projected residential housing need for adults with intellectual disabilities; if not, whether consideration is being given to establishing such a register; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43325/26]
Michael Murphy Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Children
1657. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of adults with intellectual disabilities currently awaiting residential placements, supported living arrangements or alternative housing supports, broken down by CHO area, age cohort and length of time waiting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43326/26]
Michael Murphy Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Children
1658. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of adults with intellectual disabilities currently residing with a parent or primary carer aged over 65 years and over 70 years respectively; whether the Department has undertaken an assessment of future residential need arising from ageing carers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43327/26]
Michael Murphy Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Children
1659. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of emergency residential placements provided for adults with intellectual disabilities in each of the past five years; the average waiting time for such placements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43328/26]