Written Answers Nos. 592-611
592. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will list the companies that have been contracted to run or manage direct provision centres in the State, either currently or in the past; and the amount paid to each over each of the past ten years, in tabular form. [30892/23]
View answerPlease see in tabular format, the list of providers who have provided accommodation services to the International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS). Figures paid to individual providers is deemed to be commercially sensitive information.
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COMPANY NAME |
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Alan Hyde + Ted Murphy |
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ALLPRO SECURITY SERVICES |
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ATLANTIC BLUE LTD |
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ATLAS LANGUAGE SCHOOL |
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B C MCGETTIGAN LTD |
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BARLOW PROPERTIES LTD |
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Barnawee B&B Ltd |
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BARRAVORE Ltd |
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Baycaster Limited |
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BIDEAU LTD |
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BIRCH RENTALS LTD |
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BLOCKFORD LTD |
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BRIDGESTOCK CARE LIMITED |
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BRIMWOOD LIMITED |
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CAMPBELL CATERING LTD |
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Candlevale Ltd |
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CAPE WRATH HOTEL UNLIMITED |
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CHANTORI LIMITED |
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Cherryport Ltd |
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CLONEA STRAND HOTEL LTD |
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CLOUDVIEW PROPERTIES LIMITED |
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CODELIX LTD |
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COOLEBRIDGE LTD |
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CORDUFF JG ENTERPRISES LIMITED |
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CORNERPARK LODGE LTD |
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COUNTRY MANOR T/A CELBRIDGE MANOR HOTEL |
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COZIQ ENTERPRISES LIMITED |
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CRIMMINS HOTELS AND LEISURE LT |
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D AND A PIZZAS LTD |
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DAVIS EVENTS AGENCY |
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DHG Eden Ltd |
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DIDEAN DOCHAS EIREANN |
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DIGIQUARTER LIMITED |
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DOUBLE EX INVESTMENTS LIMITED |
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DOUBLE M INVESTMENTS LIMITED |
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DOUBLE PROPERTY SERVICES |
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Drumgoan Developments Ltd |
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E and B HOTEL LTD |
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EAST COAST CATERING (IRELAND) |
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FAZYARD LTD NO1 AND 2 |
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FLODALE LIMITED |
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FORBAIRT ORGA TEORANTA |
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FOXLAIR LTD |
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FUN GALAXY FINGLAS LIMITED |
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GATEWAY INTEGRATION LIMITED |
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GATTB LTD |
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GRANGELOUGH LIMITED |
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GUESTFORD LTD |
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Hanford Commercial |
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HOLIDAY INN DUBLIN AIRPORT |
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IGO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT |
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JAMES WHITE AND CO LTD |
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KELDESSO LIMITED |
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LEITRIM LODGE DUBLIN BANDB LTD |
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LERRIGH SUPPORT SERVICES LTD |
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LONGFIELD VENTURES LIMITED |
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Maison Builders Limited |
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MAJOR VENTURES T/A CARNBEG HOTEL AND SPA |
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MALDRON HOTEL NEWLANDS CROSS |
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MAPLESTAR LTD |
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MCG MCGRATH INVESTMENTS LTD |
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MILLSTREET EQUESTRIAN SERVICES |
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MINT HORIZON LTD |
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MLC HOTEL LIMITED T/A THE MERR |
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Mo Bhaile Ltd |
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MONASTERY ROAD HOTEL AND |
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MOSNEY HOLIDAYS PLC |
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Mrs. Deirdre Byrne |
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NEXT WEEK AND CO LIMITED |
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OAKGATE LIMITED |
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Obarator Ltd |
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OCEANVIEW ACCOMMODATION LTD |
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Old George Ltd |
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ONSITE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT |
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OSCAR DAWN LTD |
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PAIRC UI CHAOIMH PAIRC UI |
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PARKVIEW RESIDENTIAL |
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PARMONT LIMITED |
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PEACHPORT LTD |
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Phil Monaghan + Finian McDonnell |
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PORTSALON HOUSE LTD. |
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PRAEMONITUS LTD |
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PUMPKIN SPICE LIMITED TA |
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RATHKEERAGH VENTURES LTD |
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REALT NA MARA HOSPITALITY |
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RIVERSTOWN HOLDING LIMITED |
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ROSSBLUE MANAGEMENT LIMITED |
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RUSTIC HORIZON t/a Shannon Lodge Hotel |
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SB Trading Express Ltd |
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SEEFIN EVENTS LIMITED |
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SHAKEVIEW LTD |
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Shane Timony |
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Shaun Hennelly |
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SICURO HOLDINGS LIMITED |
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SIDETRACKS LTD T/A GREAT WESTERN HOUSE |
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SK Barrett Holdings Ltd |
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SONGDALE LTD |
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ST LAURENCE COLLEGE |
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STOMPOOL LTD |
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STREAMLAND LIMITED |
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Suvanne Management Ltd |
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TA DERPARK LIMITED |
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TATTONWARD LTD. |
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TIFCO LTD |
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TIRAWLEY LIMITED TA BREAFFY |
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TOWNBE LTD |
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TRAVELODGE |
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Trenthall Ltd. |
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Tulane business Management Ltd |
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VESTA HOTELS LTD T/A GRAND HOTEL WICKLOW |
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WAG Merriman Ltd |
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Westbourne Holiday Hostel Limited |
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Westenra Arms Hotel Ltd. |
593. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to any instances where the owner of a building which is or was operating as a direct provision centre, is alleging that the company contracted by the State to manage or run the centre is not paying their rent to the owner of the property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30893/23]
View answerThe Department is not aware of any instances alleging that any company contracted by the State to manage or run International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) centres is not paying the rent due to the owner of the property.
594. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if IPAS or his Department collate data on the number of times asylum seekers living in direct provision have attempted to take their own lives; and if so, if he will furnish this Deputy with such data, in tabular form. [30894/23]
View answerThe International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) policy in relation to Persons in Suicidal Distress outlines that the Critical Incident (CI) policy is to be implemented in the event of a person attempting suicide or dying by suicide. Death statistics are published every 6 months and may record where a person has died by suicide.
IPAS published a Critical Incident Policy in November 2019. Records on any serious attempt at suicide have been kept in line with this policy since January 2020.
A yearly record of Critical Incidents occurring in centres is maintained, defined as “serious injury, harm to self or others” so any serious attempt at suicide in a centre should be notified as a Critical Incident (CI). An attempted suicide will be recorded as “harm to self or others”. However, as per policy, a CI is only an incident that occurs on site in an IPAS Accommodation Centre. Therefore, incidents that happen outside the confines of the Centre are not recorded as CI’s.
Please see the requested data below in tabular format.
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2021: Date of Incident |
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14/02/2021 |
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19/07/2021 |
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15/07/2021 |
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27/08/2021 |
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21/09/2021 |
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10/11/2021 |
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Total of 6 Critical Incidents in 2021 |
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2022: Date of Incident |
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15/01/2022 |
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18/01/2022 |
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28/02/2022 |
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09/03/2022 |
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11/03/2022 |
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08/04/2022 |
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21/08/2022 |
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14/09/2022 |
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Total of 8 Critical Incidents in 2022 |
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2023: Date of Incident |
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13/01/2023 |
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16/01/2023 |
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24/01/2023 |
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08/02/2023 |
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12/03/2023 |
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08/04/2023 |
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07/04/2023 |
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11/05/2023 |
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30/05/2023 |
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09/06/2023 |
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Total of 10 Critical Incidents in 2023 |
595. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 1099 of 13 June 2023, to ensure funding is provided to an organisation for nursing support (details supplied) for a child to attend school to ensure the long-term provision of this service. [31068/23]
View answerAs this refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
596. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps he is taking to ensure pay parity for employees of Section 39 organisations providing disability services with comparable workers in the HSE. [31069/23]
View answerUnder section 39 of the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) provides financial assistance to organisations by means of a grant for the provision of services similar or supplementary to a service that the HSE may provide.
I acknowledge the hugely important role section 39 organisations and their workers play in our health and social care services. They are essential in providing services to many families and vulnerable people in society. In 2022, the HSE provided in excess of €675m to Section 39 providers for Specialist Disability Services.
These organisations are privately owned and run. Their terms and conditions of employment, once in line with employment legislation, are strictly between private sector employers and their employees. While they are private organisations, we recognise their sustainability, and ability to pay staff, is highly dependent on state funding.
I am aware that organisations funded under Section 39 are experiencing challenges in the recruitment and retention of staff. These challenges are mirrored in many of the caring and public facing professions across the State. The sustainability of the sector who deliver valuable services through their staff on our behalf is a concern for both the Department and the HSE. Similar considerations arise in respect of organisations funded by Tusla under Section 56 of Child and Family Agency Act 2013 and in other sectors across Government.
Notwithstanding that the employees of Section 39 organisation are private sector employees with no employment relationship with the HSE, Tusla or my Department, a process of engagement to examine the pay of workers in community and voluntary organisations was committed to by the Government in October last year and we remain fully committed to the process.
On 17 April, officials from my Department, the HSE, Tusla and the Department of Health met with union representatives under the auspices of the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). This engagement sought to understand and explore the scope of the unions claim for pay rises for Community and Voluntary sector workers. A follow up engagement took place at the WRC on 15 May. None of the organisations attending the exploratory talks is the employer of the staff in question. As this is an ongoing facilitated process I am limited in what I can say, however I want to see matters effectively and quickly resolved in the interests of services users and providers.
It is important to note that this is a broader cross-sectoral issue, so individual components cannot be dealt with in isolation.
597. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of additional respite hours that would be delivered by opening two extra full-time, six-bed respite centres. [31092/23]
View answerAs the query relates to service matters, I am referring it to the HSE for direct response to the Deputy.
598. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide an update on the drafting of regulations to give effect to the provisions of the Work-life Balance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31105/23]
View answerThe Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 was signed into law by the President on 4th April. Its aim is to employees to achieve a better balance between their home lives and work lives.
The Deputy may be aware that yesterday, June 27th, I announced that the first sections of the Act will be commenced on July 3rd 2023, namely Part 1; Part 2, other than sections 7, 8, 12 (a), 13 and 14; and Sections 32 to 39.
From that date the entitlement of workers to breastfeeding breaks will be expanded from the current period of six months up to two years.
Additionally, from July 3rd parents and carers will be entitled to a new right to unpaid leave for medical purposes.
Section 7 of the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 introduces 5 days paid domestic violence leave.
Under section 7, regulations are to be made setting out a rate of pay for the leave. In line with the provisions of the Act, I have written to employers representatives, employees representatives and domestic violence support providers seeking their views on the rate of pay. Work on the regulations is ongoing and I intend to publish the regulations and commence the relevant provisions in the Autumn.
Alongside work on the regulations, my Department has contracted Women's Aid to develop supports for employers to develop their own workplace policies for domestic violence. These supports will be available for the commencement of the leave.
The right to request flexible working for parents and carers will be commenced following the preparation of a Code of Practice by the Workplace Relations Commission under Part 4.
Commencement of Part 3 and Part 4 are for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
599. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to outline the details of the proposed offer of mediation between the local community and the international protection applicants in Inch, County Clare (details supplied); the reasons such an approach has been adopted, if it has; the way in which the international protection applicants will be represented and supported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31110/23]
View answerFrom the beginning of Minister O’Brien’s engagement with the international protection applicants (IPAs) who are residents of Magowna House and some of the local community of Inch, his priority has been the welfare of the IPAs living in Magowna House. After the intervention of Minister O’Brien last month, the local residents of Inch who had organised a blockade agreed to remove it. Minister O’Brien also met the IPAs living in Magowna House about their situation.
Since then, Minister O’Brien, the Department and various community groups have been working to support the IPAs by improving transport connection with Ennis, helping to process work permit applications, offer English language supports, connect the men with prospective employers and offer other relevant supports and training.
As promised Minister O’Brien returned to Inch four weeks after the initial visit. Minister O’Brien met some of the local residents and put forward a proposal to them which he asked the group to take back to the wider community.
The proposal is aimed at facilitating positive contact between any local residents and residents of Magowna House who might like to get to know each other, in a voluntary capacity, with a view to promoting social interaction and community integration.
600. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the names and addresses of all successful and unsuccessful applicants, respectively in relation to the operation of the building block grant strand B for childcare providers; the number of unsuccessful applicants within Dublin broken down into postal code areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31146/23]
View answerMy Department was allocated €69m in the National Development Plan (NDP) allocation for the period 2023-2025. This will enable significant capital investment in early learning and childcare across three pillars: Building Blocks - Improvement Grant, Building Blocks - Capacity Grant and a Building Blocks - Innovation Grant.
My Department has allocated €9m in 2023 for the Building Blocks - Improvement Grant. Services that signed up for the Core Funding Scheme were eligible to apply for funding under the scheme. Grants range from €35,000 to €75,000 across two separate strands: Green Energy and Retrofit.
Strand A, the Green Energy Strand, will support the Climate Action Agenda and the Programme for Government, which aim to transition to a carbon neutral economy by the end of 2050 and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by 2030.
Strand B, the Retrofit Strand, will provide grants to existing services in need of upgrading. Eligible works include kitchen works and refurbishment, upgrading of sanitary facilities for children and adults, roof repairs/replacement, and upgrading of flooring.
Overall, 946 services submitted applications, out of a total eligible cohort of 4,200 services, which have signed up to Core Funding.
Pobal, who are administering the scheme on behalf of my Department, have put in place an appeals mechanism for unsuccessful applicants. This appeals mechanism is at an advanced stage, however Pobal advise that the current number of successful applicants is subject to change. My Department intends to publish the full list of successful applicants once the appeals process has been completed. A copy of the list of successful applicants under Strand B will be provided to the Deputy at this time.
As unsuccessful applicants are not in receipt of funding under the Building Blocks – Improvement Grant, and applicants did not consent to the sharing of their information in the event of an unsuccessful application, for reasons of data protection, it is not considered appropriate or possible to share the names and addresses of these unsuccessful applicants with the Deputy.
601. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will give a facility (details supplied) specific information regarding the reasons it was denied funding through the building blocks improvement grant 2023; if he will inform applicants of the results of his review of their appeal for the building blocks improvement grant 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31189/23]
View answerMy Department has allocated €9m in 2023 for the Building Blocks - Improvement Grant for Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School Age Childcare (SAC) facilities. Grants range from €35,000 to €75,000 across two separate strands: Green Energy and Retrofit. Services that signed up for the Core Funding Scheme were eligible for funding under the scheme.
Overall, 946 services submitted applications, out of a total eligible cohort of 4,200 services, which have signed up to Core Funding.
Pobal, who are administering the scheme on my Department's behalf advise that an application to the Building Blocks - Improvement Grant was submitted by the service referred to by the Deputy, applying for supports under Strand B - Retrofit.
Following appraisal, an unsuccessful decision was communicated to the service. At this point, all unsuccessful applicants to the Building Blocks – Improvement Grant were eligible to submit an appeal, in line with the applicant guidelines. Further guidance was also provided to all unsuccessful applicants, detailing a step by step guide for appeals.
I am advised by Pobal that the service submitted an appeal but was unsuccessful. Pobal issued a detailed communication to the service on 31st May 2023, setting out the grounds for their decision not to uphold the appeal.
Work is currently underway on the design and delivery of the Building Blocks – Capacity Grant which will address capacity gaps, fund an expansion in existing services and invest in the development of new services where most needed. The Building Blocks – Innovation Grant will pilot a range of innovative initiatives such as outdoor early learning and childcare services. I hope to announce details of these in the coming months. Funding under both Grants will be allocated over 2024-2025.
602. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the plans Tusla has to provide child art psychotherapy services nationwide, building on and expanding the service that was formerly established in Dublin north central; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31269/23]
View answerAs this relates to Tusla operational matters, the question has been forwarded to Tusla for direct reply to the Deputy.
603. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth whether it is the intention of Tusla to hire psychotherapists for the new therapeutic hubs nationwide; the progress that has been made to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31270/23]
View answerAs this relates to Tusla operational matters, the question has been forwarded to Tusla for direct reply to the Deputy.
604. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of residential services for people with disabilities provided by each voluntary NGO provider; the location of each centre; the costs of this provision per centre for the years 2021 and 2022; the bed placement capacity of each centre in 2021 and 2022; the average occupancy level for each centre in 2021 and 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31282/23]
View answer605. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of residential services for people with disabilities provided by each private for-profit provider; the location of each centre; the costs of this provision per centre for the years 2021 and 2022; the bed placement capacity of each centre in 2021 and 2022; the average occupancy level for each centre in 2021 and 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31283/23]
View answer606. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of residential services for people with disabilities provided directly by the State; the location of each centre; the costs of this provision per centre for the years 2021 and 2022; the bed placement capacity of each centre in 2021 and 2022; the average occupancy level for each centre in 2021 and 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31284/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 604 to 606, inclusive, together.
As the TD's query relates to service matters, I am referring it to the HSE for direct response to the Deputy.
607. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth whether his Department has considered further utilising privately-owned modular housing developments for accommodation for Ukrainian refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31331/23]
View answerIreland has responded to the largest displacement of people on the European continent since the Second World War. Since February 2022, my Department has worked intensively as part of the cross-government humanitarian response to assist over 85,000 arrivals fleeing the war in Ukraine, of which 62,000 have sought accommodation from this Department.
Overseeing provision of accommodation on this scale during this timeframe for all those who require it remains immensely challenging. Due to the urgent need to source accommodation, my Department has contracted in excess of 49,000 beds to accommodate Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTPs) in more than 800 settings including hotels, guesthouses, B&Bs, hostels, commercial self-catering accommodation and certain other repurposed settings.
The priority is to place people fleeing the war in safe and secure accommodation.
I am advised by my officials that engagement on the requirements and potential of private modular accommodation is ongoing within the context of the Accommodation Working Group which has been established by Government. Planning matters and related issues are also being reviewed in the context of this engagement. Presently a proof of concept site involving modular is being completed in Mullingar and lessons from this will be brought to bear when considering any scale up of this programme which will involve a full expressions of interest process.
608. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his views on reviewing the sections of the Health Act 2004 relevant to his functions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31366/23]
View answerThe transfer of specialist disability functions from the Department of Health to my department took place on 1st March 2023, facilitated by the commencement of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 on the same date.
The legislation provides for the functions and responsibilities of the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth under the Health Act 2004 (as amended) in respect of specialist disability services, for example in relation to the approval of relevant sections of the Health Service Executive's National Service Plan, Capital Plan and Corporate Plan.
The transfer of disability functions to my department requires the HSE to report to two Ministers for different elements of its functions, and the Act puts in place the legislative framework to provide for robust accountability structures between the Executive and both Ministers.
In relation to any potential legislative review, my colleague the Minister for Health is the sponsor of the Health Acts, so the question of any review of the legislation is primarily a matter for him and his Department. In accordance with the legislation, my Department continues to work closely with the Department of Health and the HSE with respect to the planning, delivery and oversight of specialist disability services.
609. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he has any plans to establish a direct portal for legal firms or advocates for the creation of enduring powers of attorney on behalf of individuals. [31368/23]
View answerUnder the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act, as amended, the Decision Support Service is the body responsible for the operation of the majority of the Act, including in relation to the making of Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs).
The Decision Support Service (DSS) is responsible for the design and development of its own systems to deliver functions under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015.
The DSS has established an online customer portal to allow members of the public to create secure accounts and complete applications to create and register decision support arrangements, including enduring powers of attorney. The ICT system of which the portal is a part has been developed in line with the government’s ‘digital first’ approach, following expert advice and consideration of the experience in other jurisdictions. It has been developed subject to an approved, funded plan and extensive engagement with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner. There are no plans to develop separate portals for the exclusive use of legal firms or other parties. Since commencement of the 2015 Act on 26 April, the Decision Support Service has managed over 2300 queries and the Registration team has reported over 685 fully verified online accounts, including 226 applications to create EPAs. This is a very encouraging level of engagement with the online portal which the Director of the Decision Support Service hopes will continue and improve.
The DSS is a digital first but not digital only service, and facilitates manual workarounds for ID verification, account creation and the submission of applications. Regarding legal practitioners, the DSS has stated that it is the prerogative of any donor to instruct a solicitor in relation to the making of an EPA. In their guidance, which is available on the DSS website, the DSS states that a donor should consider doing so - particularly in complex advance planning matters.
The DSS approached the Law Society to offer to assist with the development of guidance for legal practitioners in relation the new EPA systems and contributed a step -by-step guide to its processes, which was included in an update published by the Law Society last week. The same guidance is available on the DSS website, together with other resources, including ‘How to Guides’, specimen completed documents, explainer videos and a dedicated FAQ. The DSS remains available to all its stakeholders to provide information and guidance.
The DSS encourages all adults to think about advance planning - this is why the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 Act is described as ‘an Act for everyone’. Anyone requiring assistance in relation to making or assisting a donor to make an EPA is welcome to contact the DSS by phone or email and its team will be pleased to help.
610. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure the prompt implementation of the 2% pay increase for all public nurses (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31191/23]
View answerOn 18th October 2022 my Department issued Circular 18/2022 and a revised set of Consolidated Salary Scales to public health sector employers. This circular and scales provided for the increase to salaries in line with the revised provisions of Building Momentum, the Public Service Agreement 2021 - 2023 (as amended). I understand from the HSE that some delays have been experienced in their application of these pay adjustments, and I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on the matter.
611. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health how many people with mental illnesses known to the State or HSE are currently living in emergency accommodation; how many people living in emergency accommodation have come straight from psychiatric care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31378/23]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
