Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 October 2023
157. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his Department, or any body under the aegis of his Department, has facilitated in-person or remote briefings on any issue from organisations (details supplied) from 2021 to date; if so, the topic discussed; the fees paid to the organisations for these briefings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46747/23]
View answerI wish to inform the Deputy in relation to her request that the Children’s Rights Alliance facilitated a remote targeted consultation with a number of invited organisations, including BelongTo, on the National Policy Framework for Children and Young People on behalf of my Department, in 2022. There was no fee associated with their participation in this consultation.
In 2021 and 2022, the CEO of BelongTo was a member of the voluntary National Advisory Council on Children and Young People.
In addition, BelongTo and Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI) are represented on the Steering Committee that oversees the National LGBTI+ Inclusion Strategy. The LGBTI+ National Inclusion Strategy Steering Committee comprises representatives from key Government departments, State bodies and NGOs, particularly those representing LGBTI+ people. The Steering Committee reviews the implementation of the actions contained in the Strategy and progress towards the fulfilment of outcomes.
The bodies listed in the Table below fall under the aegis of my Department, and I have asked that they reply directly to the Deputy on this matter.
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Body |
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National Disability Authority |
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Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission |
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Child and Family Agency (TUSLA) |
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Adoption Authority of Ireland |
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Oberstown Children Detention Campus |
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Gaisce – The President’s Award |
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Ombudsman for Children’s Office |
