Seán Sherlock

Labour Party · Cork East

Activity on Children and Youth Affairs — 122 events (3 lobbying · 119 questions · 0 votes) full profile →

• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG Children and Youth Affairs

  • YAP Ireland Annual Report 2024 Launch
• 2025-01-16
  LOBBY
  Early Childhood Ireland Children and Youth Affairs

  • Budget 2025
• 2025-01-09
  LOBBY
  CyberSafeIreland Children and Youth Affairs

  • Children's online safety
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when he proposes to table promised amendments to the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015; and the time frame for the enactment of the amendments. [20462/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the time frame for the transfer of the direct provision accommodation system from the Department of Justice and Equality to his Department. [20464/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his plans to implement the recommendations of the INFORM report previously provided to his Department regarding the introduction of universal public childcare here. [20466/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of providers that opened on 29 June 2020. [14692/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the providers that did not open on 29 June 2020 will continue to receive the temporary wage childcare subsidy scheme to allow them to keep staff enrolled. [14693/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if responsibility for direct provision has been transferred to his Department. [14694/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the delegated functions assigned to the Minister of State with responsibility for disability; and the date those delegated functions come into effect. [15046/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will accommodate a child (details supplied) on the ECCE scheme for another year. [15344/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when he will bring forward the guardian ad litem Bill. [15520/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the supports available for healthcare workers who cannot avail of crèche places due to capacity demand. [13974/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the costings carried out on the programme for Government; and if he will provide documents on those costings. [14024/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will provide the Departmental briefing paper given to him by his officials; and the delegated powers assigned to him as Minister. [14129/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will publish the Departmental briefing paper on his role, remits and powers afforded to him upon appointment to the Cabinet. [14519/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if guidelines have been issued to providers for staff wearing masks when childcare facilities reopen. [12878/20]
• 2020-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined in terms of the temporary wage subsidy childcare scheme; and if she will advise agencies dealing with the matter. [12133/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the funding allocations to each provider across each budget line and vote of her Department since 27 March 2020, in tabular form. [10709/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the wage subsidy scheme for childcare workers is being extended to the end of August 2020 in line with the wage subsidy scheme which operates for other sectors. [10756/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the temporary childcare wage subsidy scheme will continue after 29 June 2020. [10825/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of persons in receipt of the temporary wage subsidy scheme payment or the Covid-19 payment that deem themselves to be employees within the remit of her Department. [10826/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount that has been spent on advertising in 2020 by her Department and its agencies on social media platforms (details supplied) in tabular form; the name of each campaign advertised. [9833/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of applications received for capital works for playgrounds; the local authorities that applied; and the projects applied for in tabular form. [6579/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if statistical information will be provided regarding preschools (details supplied). [4267/20]
• 2019-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if Tusla is now using guidelines of one refuge space per 10,000 persons as opposed to 10,000 women; if a review of refuge spaces in the greater Dublin area is taking place; if so, when the results will be available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52662/19]
• 2019-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if county boundaries or local authority area boundaries are used for estimating need when using guidelines for refuge spaces per 10,000 persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52663/19]
• 2019-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of refuge spaces available in Dublin city and county by local authority area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52664/19]
• 2019-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the cost of a service (details supplied). [51912/19]
• 2019-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the case of unpaid higher capitation for a company (details supplied) will be examined. [48592/19]
• 2019-11-19
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his plans to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child second optional protocol. [47416/19]
• 2019-11-19
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the closure of a childcare facility (detail supplied) in County Cork; and if measures will be taken to prevent the closure. [47405/19]
• 2019-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount spent on social media platforms in 2019 advertising the national childcare scheme; the platforms they were advertised on; and the spending per platform with demographics targeted. [45695/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 519 of 13 November 2018, the status of quality enhancements that were promised for the 2019-20 ECCE programme year to improve the roll out of higher capitation payments; the steps that have been taken by Pobal to address the delays in 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44645/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 544 of 13 November 2018, the average turnaround times for applications for ECCE higher capitation payments in Pobal in each year since the higher capitation scheme came into operation; the number of applications received each year; the number of applications approved each year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44646/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 544 of 13 November 2018, the number of ECCE higher capitation applications lodged in the week the application system went live in August 2019 that are still awaiting approval; the reason some of the applications are still to be approved by Pobal in cases in which applicants have provided all of the requisite documentation; if her attention has been drawn to the serious impact this delay is having on providers that are unable to pay staff; if the payments will be expedited without further delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44647/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if parents must have a public services card to avail of the national childcare scheme. [43234/19]
• 2019-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if financial containment by organisations is having an impact on services (details supplied). [29934/19]
• 2019-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to issues in respect of a service (details supplied) used by Tusla. [29933/19]
• 2019-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of young adults engaging with the aftercare service; and the estimated number of children in care at 16 years of age identified as likely requiring the services of aftercare teams on turning 18 years of age in each of the years 2020 to 2022. [29937/19]
• 2019-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason the client identification service has been halted; when it will be rectified under the Data Protection Act 2018; and when co-operation will be re-established between agencies. [29935/19]
• 2019-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of staff employed under an initiative (details supplied) by county; and the grades of staff employed. [29936/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the budget and expenditure costs for an organisation (details supplied). [29939/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of Tusla staff trained in the use of signs of safety since its inception; the number that remain with Tusla; and the number of staff not trained in the practice. [29940/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if a practice (details supplied) used by Tusla is provided under a licence agreement; and if so, the budget for such an agreement. [29941/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of aftercare workers employed by Tusla by location and professional title. [29942/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of vacancies for social workers that exist for which funding is available but posts cannot be filled due to difficulties recruiting staff by location. [29943/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of social workers employed by Tusla in 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019 from recruitment agencies; the cost of using such companies; and the location of such agency staff. [29944/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of social workers who left and joined Tusla in 2018, respectively; the number of social workers employed by Tusla; and the number who have left Tusla to date in 2019. [29945/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the way in which the guardian ad litem service is funded. [29946/19]
• 2019-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the result of a trialled baby box for new parents; and her plans to roll out the scheme nationally. [27536/19]
• 2019-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children in care who do not have a social worker. [23762/19]
• 2019-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the average post-qualification experience of each social worker under the remit of Tusla. [23763/19]
• 2019-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the transfer of the registration and inspection functions for non-statutory children’s residential centres from Tusla to the chief inspector in HIQA will take place. [23764/19]
• 2019-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she is satisfied that safeguarding matters in an organisation (details supplied) are in keeping with appropriate legislation and guidelines. [14491/19]
• 2019-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she or her officials have met the management or board members of Tusla in respect of the recruitment of a CEO; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14489/19]
• 2019-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the way in which and when she received correspondence that Tusla sent to an organisation (details supplied) on 18 February 2019 in respect of ongoing safeguarding concerns. [14492/19]
• 2019-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the affordable childcare scheme will be launched. [14493/19]
• 2019-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of times she has met with senior management of Tusla since January 2019; and the subjects of discussion at those meetings. [14490/19]
• 2019-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if burial sites allied to former institutions are being examined for the purposes of further investigations and possible excavations. [7071/19]
• 2019-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will publish the report on Oberstown Children's Detention Campus. [7069/19]
• 2019-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the affordable childcare scheme will be operational. [7070/19]
• 2019-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason the report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes has not been published. [7073/19]
• 2019-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the ongoing engagement she has with an organisation (details supplied) in respect of governance and child protection matters; and if she is in receipt of reports from the organisation. [7068/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her officials are engaged with an organisation on a matter (details supplied). [6554/19]
• 2019-01-29
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if other sites similar to Tuam have been identified by her Department as necessitating excavations in which the potential for the presence of human remains exists. [4013/19]
• 2019-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the protocol for users and clients of Tusla in respect of access to information on personal files held by Tusla, its agencies or partners. [2111/19]
• 2019-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the progress being made on her plans for a nationwide childcare scheme. [1592/19]
• 2018-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the way in which the €1.2 million funding to provide first aid training for each registered childcare service has been dispersed by county; the number of childcare providers that have availed of the service; and the average amount dispersed to each facility. [52441/18]
• 2018-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the purpose of her recent visit to Brussels; and the way in which the European Solidarity Corps will operate in an Irish context. [52443/18]
• 2018-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the costs associated with her most recent visit to New York; the meetings she attended over the three days; and if those meetings were related to her brief as Minister. [52442/18]
• 2018-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the response she has received from the board of Tusla following her engagement with the board on matters raised on the findings of the disclosures tribunal in respect of Tusla. [52440/18]
• 2018-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of baby boxes being delivered to parents under the national early years strategy announced in April 2018. [46587/18]
• 2018-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason there has been a delay in capitation payments to childcare providers; and when they can expect to be paid. [46653/18]
• 2018-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children in full-time residential care. [46966/18]
• 2018-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans being put in place to employ a new chief executive for Tusla. [45919/18]
• 2018-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the process for the restoration of funding to an organisation (details supplied). [45922/18]
• 2018-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the start date in 2019 for the new affordable childcare scheme. [45921/18]
• 2018-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she is satisfied that the level of absenteeism from school is acceptable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45920/18]
• 2018-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to seek policy responsibility for parental leave. [46117/18]
• 2018-10-16
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to provide details on the funding allocated to an organisation (details supplied) on a yearly basis. [41985/18]
• 2018-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of social workers trained to interview child victims of sexual abuse according to the Garda Inspectorate [39767/18]
• 2018-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of social workers trained to interview child victims of sexual abuse. [39766/18]
• 2018-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason the CEO of Tusla has resigned; if she has met with the person since the resignation; if the CEO highlighted issues of concern to her; and the steps she will take to recruit a replacement. [38072/18]
• 2018-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the eleven HIQA reports to date in 2018 on foster services; and if she is satisfied that all recommendations and areas of concern are being addressed. [37909/18]
• 2018-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the latest ESRI and Pobal research on childcare costs; if she will address the fact that mothers who face high childcare costs work fewer hours; her views on whether high childcare costs act as a barrier to employment for women, especially lone parents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37908/18]
• 2018-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the budget for the school completion programme; the status of the report of the expert panel convened to identify and examine a potential revised model of good practice and governance of the school completion programme; the number of children who come into contact with the programme; if staffing levels are adequate; and her plans to replenish its budget to ensure the effective delivery of same. [37910/18]
• 2018-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of registered charities and organisations that operate within her remit; the number of these that receive direct funding for the provision of services under her remit; and the cost per organisation in tabular form. [37075/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the regional breakdown as per the Public Service Performance Report 2017 of children in care without a care plan in tabular form. [33301/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the regional breakdown as per the Public Service Performance Report 2017 of the cases awaiting allocation classed as high priority in tabular form. [33302/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the regional breakdown as per the Public Service Performance Report 2017 of the foster carers on the panel of approved foster carers. [33303/18]
• 2018-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the status of matters relating to governance at an organisation (details supplied). [25608/18]
• 2018-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she is satisfied that the school completion programme is operating effectively. [25607/18]
• 2018-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the average length of time of a care order placing children in care; and her views on whether care orders can be too long in duration. [25609/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she has received correspondence from the Department of Education and Skills in relation to concerns regarding the school completion programme; if so, the details of those concerns; and the way in which those concerns will be addressed. [25137/18]
• 2018-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the wage structures in all early childcare facilities; and the rate of pay made and the geographical spread of same in tabular form. [24043/18]
• 2018-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the cost to provide all staff working with children with at least three hours' paid time per week to plan their work. [24044/18]
• 2018-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the engagement she has had with third level institutions concerning the needs of graduates of courses relating to early childcare; and if those concerns are being addressed by her Department. [24046/18]
• 2018-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the estimated amount it would cost to bring all staff in the early childcare sector up to professional wage standards. [24048/18]
• 2018-05-01
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the discussions she has had with an organisation (details supplied); if she has received the Elliott Report; and her plans to ensure good governance and probity within the organisation. [19113/18]
• 2018-05-01
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to restore State funding to an organisation (details supplied). [18784/18]
• 2018-05-01
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of family resource centres here; and her plans to roll out more centres. [18787/18]
• 2018-05-01
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to recruit more social workers. [18786/18]
• 2018-05-01
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the discussions she has had with an organisation (details supplied); if she has received a copy of the Elliott report; and her plans to ensure good governance and probity within the organisation. [18783/18]
• 2018-05-01
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on whether the State should have a representative on the board of an organisation (details supplied) to protect the interests of taxpayers. [18785/18]
• 2018-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the process by which her Department will develop and contribute draft actions to be considered as part of the action plan on Internet safety to be published in June 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16887/18]
• 2018-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the status of the Adoption (Amendment) Act 2017; and when it will commence. [9002/18]
• 2018-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the engagement she has had with representatives of the early child care sector since budget 2018 was announced. [9001/18]
• 2018-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to make funding available to individual electoral areas for the purposes of playground provision instead of general allocation to local authorities that may overlook areas yet to secure funding for such investment. [9005/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on the increasing use of children and minors to advertise commercial products through television, radio and online. [3990/18]
• 2018-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the status of a child vis-a-vis access to the ECCE scheme that will reach three years of age on 18 January 2019. [3765/18]
• 2018-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children awaiting an aftercare social worker as of 1 January 2018. [2776/18]
• 2018-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of social workers here; the average career length of same; and the rate of turnover since 2000. [2778/18]
• 2018-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if social workers are delivering developmental and educational courses as an extracurricular activity on a for-profit basis to agencies within her remit. [2779/18]
• 2017-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she has considered the proposed changes in the administration of the school completion programme; if she has engaged in formal consultations with the parties involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50382/17]
• 2017-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the way in which the additional financial resources apportioned to Tusla announced in budget 2018 will be deployed. [43904/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to the recent inspection report by HIQA on the foster care service operated by Tusla in the Cork service area, if her attention has been drawn to the fact that six of the eight standards assessed were non compliant, five of which were judged to be major non-compliances; the steps she will take to ensure future compliance; and if the necessary resources will be made available to meet standards of oversight and monitoring. [37616/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to an organisation (details supplied); if her attention has been further drawn to a proposal to set up operations in a specific location; and her views regarding same. [37617/17]
• 2017-02-09
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the level of expenditure by her Department or any organisations under the aegis of her Department for each of the years from 2005 to 2016, in tabular form, on photography, advertising, communications advice, public relations, website development, interview training and preparation, including details of the events, campaigns or policies to which this expenditure related, and the company or individual to whom such payments were made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6533/17]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Jobs

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if there has been any engagement by her Department with the Department of Children and Youth Affairs on the provision of child care facilities and support to entrepreneurs intending to start up businesses; and the potential cost to the Exchequer of such support. [26233/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if there has been any engagement by her Department with the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation on the provision of child care facilities and support to entrepreneurs intending to start up businesses; and the potential cost to the Exchequer of such support. [26232/16]
• 2016-07-19
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of politically appointed staff working in her Department, including the names, roles and salaries of each staff member; in the case of special advisers, their qualifications and experience relevant to their roles; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22727/16]