Written Answers Nos. 311-330
311. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 5 of 19 December 2013, if the mentioned legal action has been completed; if the outstanding moneys have been returned to the harbour company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31950/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraDun Laoghaire Harbour Company is a commercial State company that operates under the Harbours Acts. It is statutorily independent of government and is not in receipt of any State funding. The payment of expenses to its Directors is a matter for the company.
My Department is in regular contact with the Company. As mentioned on 19 December 2013, the Company has taken legal action to recover the amount outstanding. The Company has confirmed to my Department that this legal action is ongoing and may take some time. Therefore, I am not in a position at this moment in time, to comment any further on this matter.
312. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the national policy for aviation in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31958/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraA number of submissions/comments have been received concerning the proposals set out in Section 3.1 of the draft National Aviation Policy for Ireland which was published on 21 May 2014.
The draft National Aviation Policy was developed following a public consultation process in 2013. The consultation process covered all elements of aviation policy and the draft National Aviation Policy takes account of the submissions received. On the issue of fifth freedom traffic rights for airlines, the majority of submissions received favoured the adoption of a fully liberalised approach.
The policy proposal in Section 3.1 is that a liberal approach will be taken by my Department to any requests from non EU and non US airlines to serve routes to/from Ireland where there is a clear benefit for Ireland and the travelling public.
Submissions have been invited on the draft National Aviation policy published on 21 May. Airlines and any other interested parties have an opportunity through the consultation process to express their views on this proposal and all other proposals in the draft before the closing date for submissions on 31 July.
313. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide in tabular form those Acts currently in force for which he has lead responsibility that have parts or sections yet to be formally commenced; the details or purpose of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32010/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and will be forwarded as soon as possible.
314. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will approve funding in respect of the development of a greenway cycle track along the former northern counties railway line as proposed by the local authorities in counties Cavan, Leitrim and Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32011/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe applications submitted by Cavan (with the support of Leitrim) and Sligo local authorities under the National Cycle Network Funding Programme 2014-2016 for the development of sections of the Sligo Leitrim and Northern Counties Railway (SLNCR) were of a high standard, however, the number of applications received in my Department under this programme far outweighed available resources and as a result these proposals did not receive funding.
Given the great success of the Greenways delivered to date the Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport (DTT&S) will continue to seek out funding to expand the opportunities for local authorities to deliver greenways of merit within each county.
It is worth noting that the EU Structural Funds Programme 2014 to 2020 is currently being finalised and there may be significant opportunities for cycle infrastructure development under its various sub programmes. The projects prioritised for funding by DTT&S under INTERREG V include a number of cross border Greenway cycle routes. The concept of cross border greenways was strongly endorsed by my predecessor as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport and his counterpart in Northern Ireland, the Minister for Regional Development, earlier this year at the North South Ministerial Council meeting.
I look forward to the continued participation of the above mentioned authorities in any future funding opportunities and to the continued development of the National Cycle Network.
315. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the plan he has put in place to ensure that adequate funding is made available to prevent the closure of a service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31735/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraI refer the Deputy to my reply yesterday to Deputy Finian McGrath and Deputy Michael Kitt in this matter. It is a matter of record that the Centre at Darndale has been experiencing cash flow difficulties. The Centre incurred expenditure of €2.022m in 2013 and received funding amounting to €1.96m, resulting in a deficit of €62,000. Projections by the Centre show that income of approximately €1.8m is anticipated during 2014. With such a level of financial support available, it should be possible to work constructively to continue services and avoid the closure scenario that has been outlined by the Centre.
Senior representatives from the Child and Family Agency, Pobal, Dublin City Childcare Committee and representatives from the board and management of the Centre have met on a number of occasions to explore options available to ensure that the service can operate on a sustainable basis into the future within the allocated funding. A number of options were considered and to assist in this process, Dublin City Childcare Committee engaged the services of an external mentor to undertake an independent analysis. In parallel, a wider examination will be undertaken of the level and range of early years services supported by the State in the Darndale/Belcamp/Moatview area generally.
The Child and Family Agency, as one of a number of State funders of the Centre, kindly agreed to make additional pre-payments to the end of August while the review was being conducted. I want to acknowledge the support of the Agency in this regard. The payments were in addition to previous pre-payments advanced by the Agency for May and June. The Agency stressed that this is as much as they are prepared to commit to while the process outlined above is continuing.
I understand that the final report of the external mentor is due to be furnished to the Centre today. The Centre has already received a draft copy of the report. My officials met yesterday with representatives from the Child and Family Agency, Pobal and the Dublin City Childcare Committee, to discuss the findings of the report. I understand that the report identifies a number of recommended actions which, if implemented by the Board and management, will provide for a sustainable model of service delivery at the Centre, and within the current level of resources available. This is to be welcomed. Clearly, the content of the report will need to be considered by the Board and management, who are responsible for the day to day running of the Centre, but I would hope that the advice and recommendations provided, which are designed to assist the Centre, will provide a basis for ensuring the continued provision of services within the current resources available. Based on the analysis undertaken, I do not accept that the closure scenario previously outlined should arise. I want to acknowledge the support provided to the Centre and the constructive approach being adopted in addressing this matter.
316. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Questions No. 490 of 11 March 2014 and 966 and 967 of 25 March 2014, if he will provide education welfare officers for the Dublin 3, 5 and 17 areas; and if he will provide an update on whether the designated officer for Dublin 13 returned to their post in April 2014. [31824/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware the functions and operational responsibilities of the former National Educational Welfare Board (NEWB) are now part of the Child and Family Agency, which was established on 1st January 2014. Since this date the staff of the former NEWB, including its Education Welfare Officers (EWOs), have transferred to the new Agency. Within the Agency, the statutory Education Welfare Service has specific responsibility for the Agency’s general function to ensure that each child attends a recognised school or otherwise receives a certain minimum education. The appointment of EWOs is a function of the Child and Family Agency.
I have been advised that the EWO positions in respect of the service for Dublin 3, 5 and 17 have not been filled on account of the moratorium on public service recruitment. I have also been advised that arrangements are in place so that schools in these areas continue to have access to support from the Education Welfare Service and that currently this support is being provided, to the extent possible, by the Senior EWO for the area. The Agency has advised me that it has become necessary to prioritise those cases where students are out of school, expelled or have special education needs in complex situations.
I understand from the Agency, that the EWO covering the Dublin 13 area returned to post in April 2014.
The Agency has advised me that a reorganisation of Educational Welfare Services within available resources in the greater Dublin area is being undertaken at present with a view to providing an improved service in a number of areas, including Dublin 3, 5 and 17. Vacancies that arise in staffing in the front line services for children and young people at risk of early school leaving are kept under review and will be prioritised by the Agency, in consultation with my Department, in so far as possible working within Government policy on public service numbers and the moratorium on recruitment.
317. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when he expects the value for money review for youth work funding to be completed and published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31847/14]
Amharc ar fhreagra318. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will provide an update on the development of a national youth strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31848/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 317 and 318 together.
My Department is responsible for the administration of funding for the development of youth services. The funding schemes support the delivery of a range of youth work programmes and services for young people including those from disadvantaged communities by the voluntary youth sector.
In October 2012, the Department selected certain ‘youth programmes’ to be subject of a Value for Money and Policy Review in line with the criteria set out in the Public Spending Code. These are the Special Projects for Youth scheme, Young People’s Facilities and Services Fund (1 and 2) and the Local Drugs Task Force projects scheme. The review process was overseen by an independent Steering Committee and supported by the Research and Evaluation Unit within the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. The youth sector, national and local youth organisations and youth officers were engaged in the review process.
The review of youth programmes has recently been completed and provided to my Department. In line with the Public Spending Code, following its submission to the Government, the review will be laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas. It is anticipated that this process will be completed in the next few weeks. The review will then be published on my Department’s website. It is planned that a consultation with youth sector interests and other stakeholders on the review’s findings and recommendations will commence in September, 2014.
My Department has prioritised the development of a National Youth Strategy for completion this year. The strategy will have its basis in National Policy Framework for Children and Young People, ‘Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures’ and will span the period 2014 – 2020. It will be a universal strategy for all young people aged 10 to 24 years, while having particular regard to those young people who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing the poorest outcomes and, therefore, in most need of support. Work on the development of the National Youth Strategy has commenced in my Department. The National Youth Work Advisory Committee has recently convened a Task Group including representatives of the youth sector, Government departments, Education and Training Boards Ireland, Tusla, business and academia. The Task Group will provide oversight for the development of the National Youth Strategy. It will, inter alia, consider youth specific strategic policy objectives to achieve the five national outcomes in the National Policy Framework so that that young people are active and healthy, learning and developing, safe and protected from harm, have economic security and opportunity and are connected, respected and contributing to their world. The Task Group will identify the priorities and how they are to be achieved over the life of the National Youth Strategy.
The findings of the Value for Money and Policy Review of youth programmes will shape the future direction of the youth funding provided by my Department to ensure quality, effective, value for money services that are designed to secure the best outcomes for young people in line with the new National Youth Strategy.
319. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 626 of 1 July 2014, if he will provide an exact timeline of when it is expected that the Crannóg Nua high support unit will be fully refurbished and converted into a special care unit. [31849/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs part of the Child and Family Agency's commitment to develop a comprehensive continuum of care services to meet the divergent and complex needs of all children in care, Crannóg Nua High Support Unit in Portrane is to be redesignated to function as a Special Care Unit. I am advised that the last child left Crannog Nua on 23rd June 2014. There are approximately 14 days remaining in the tendering process for the appointment of a construction team who will provide the upgrade of the current buildings and an additional new build residential unit, to enable the Centre to provide secure care. The Agency has advised me that in excess of €1m has been allocated to progress national special care development projects for 2014 and discussions are underway regarding further significant amounts required in 2015 and future years.
The Agency has advised that eight special care beds will be provided at Crannóg Nua by the end of June 2015 and a further four beds will be provided there by the end of October 2015. These timescales refer to the current indicated Building Programme and may be subject to change.
320. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 633 of 1 July 2014, if he is concerned at the apparent increased cost of legal fees for guardians ad litem in 2013 when compared with the cost of such fees in 2012. [31850/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am committed to reforming the established, largely ad hoc, basis of the existing arrangements in relation to guardians ad litem.
The position is that in public law proceedings, under the Child Care Act 1991, a guardian ad litem may be appointed by a Court. In accordance with the Act, guardians ad litem are appointed where the Court considers this necessary in the interests of the child and in the interests of justice.
The responsibility for guardian ad litem payments in child care proceedings transferred from the HSE to Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, with effect from its establishment on 1st January 2014. The Agency does not procure or manage provision of these services and it is the Courts which make such appointments and to whom guardians ad litem report in an independent capacity.
My Department, in conjunction with the Department of Justice and Equality, continues to actively examine all aspects of service provision, including the matter of legal representation for guardians ad litem, with a view to the introduction of more regulated and sustainable provision in this area for public and private law proceedings. The aim is to bring forward the necessary reform proposals as soon as possible.
321. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 623 to 625 of 1 July 2014, if he will confirm if it his Department’s policy to completely phase out the use of high support in favour of converting existing high support units to special care units. [31852/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have requested the information from the Child and Family Agency and I will forward this to the Deputy when it becomes available.
322. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 623 to 625 of 1 July 2014, the reason a reference is made to children placed in special care outside of this jurisdiction being placed in secure psychiatric facilities when one of the criteria under which a decision is made to place a child in special care is that they do not have a mental illness. [31853/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraSpecial Care involves the detention of a child on order of the High Court. The child is not detained as a result of criminal offences but for his or her own welfare and protection in one of three special care units in Ireland. The Deputy is correct when he says that the one of the criteria for placement in special care is that children do not have a psychiatric disorder. However, sometimes children (whether in special care or otherwise) have needs that cannot be met within this jurisdiction. For example, a small minority of children require treatment in a secure child and adolescent mental health facility but such centres are not available in this country. When a child/young person is assessed as having therapeutic needs that cannot be met in this jurisdiction, then under Council Regulations (EC) No. 2201/2003 otherwise known as the Brussels Bis 11 Regulations and the SE Judgement (26/4/2012, EU Court of Justice), the child/young person can be transferred to a facility that is deemed most appropriate to their individual needs.
323. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 623 to 625 of 1 July 2014, if he will provide further details of the children detained under special care orders outside of the State since January 2014; if he will provide a breakdown on the basis of the number, age and gender of the children placed; the name and location of each of the institutions in which the children were placed; and if he will provide a breakdown of the cost of each of these placements. [31854/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Child and Family Agency has provided the following data in relation to the children/young people who have been placed in secure Out of State placements from 1 January 2014 to 11 July 2014 :
|
1/1/2014 – 11/7/2014 |
Age |
Gender |
Date Order Discharged |
|
St. Andrews, Northhampton |
18 |
F |
8/6/2014 – returned to Ireland |
|
St. Andrews, Northampton |
17 |
M |
18/07/2014- Returned to Ireland |
|
St. Andrews, Northampton |
17 |
M |
11/3/2014 – moved to non secure |
|
Kibble, Scotland |
18 |
M |
26/032014 Returned to Ireland |
|
Boystown, Nebraska |
18 |
M |
15/4/2014 – returned to Ireland |
|
St. Marys, Scotland |
17 |
M |
Order to be discharged on 28/08/2014 |
|
St. Andrews, Northhampton |
16 |
M |
- |
|
St. Andrews, Northhampton |
17 |
M |
- |
|
St. Andrews, Northhampton |
16 |
M |
- |
|
St. Andrews, Northhampton |
15 |
M |
- |
|
St. Andrews, Northampton |
16 |
M |
- |
|
St. Andrews, Northampton |
13 |
M |
- |
I have requested information in relation to the cost associated with these placements from the Agency. I will forward this information to the Deputy as soon as it becomes available to me.
324. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 626 of 1 July 2014, the amount of excess of €1 million allocated to progress national special care development projects for 2014; if he will provide a breakdown of the specific projects during 2014 which are being paid for out of that fund; the location of each project and the number of increased beds achieved. [31855/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have requested the information from the Child and Family Agency and I will forward this to the Deputy when it becomes available.
325. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason that a cut in the parent and toddler scheme 2014 has been imposed (details supplied). [31861/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraFunding of €0.25 million is being provided in 2014 to support the Parent and Toddler Initiative which is implemented by City and County Childcare Committees at county level and is administered by Pobal on behalf of my Department. This Initiative provides grants to parent and toddler groups with a particular focus on disadvantaged areas.
Following recommendations by Childcare Committees Ireland (CCI), the representative group for the City and County Childcare Committees (CCCs), and subsequently agreed by my Department, the Parent and Toddler grant funding in 2014 is being allocated proportionately on the basis of the number of parent and toddler groups reported by each Committee in its most recent end-of-year return. The funding will be released by Pobal in one tranche with any unspent funds to be returned to Pobal at end of year.
The process for allocation to Offaly CCC is consistent with this criteria and the funding allocation of €6,098 for 2014 is based on 26 parent and toddler groups reported in the Committee's 2013 end-of-year return.
326. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of childcare facilities to which payments have been made from her Department in counties Longford and Westmeath; the amounts paid to each county per year from 2011 to 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31900/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraA number of childcare programmes are implemented by my Department to assist parents with the cost of childcare. These include the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme, the Community Childcare Subvention (CCS) programme, and the Childcare Education and Training Support (CETS) programme.
The tables give details of the total annual funding allocated to childcare providers in counties Longford and Westmeath under the various programmes, and the number of providers that availed of this support from the establishment of Department of Children and Youth Affairs June 2011 to the present date. The figures for the ECCE programme cover the period from September 2011 which is the first full year that the programme was implemented by this Department.
County Longford
|
Programme |
June-Dec 2011 |
€2,012.00 |
€2,013.00 |
Jan-July 2014 |
||||
|
|
Total |
Childcare Services |
Total |
Childcare Services |
Total |
Childcare Services |
Total |
Childcare Services |
|
CCS |
€436,295.00 |
12 |
€1,176,064.00 |
13 |
€1,062,129.00 |
13 |
€560,932.32 |
12 |
|
CETS |
€269,030.00 |
20 |
€393,025.00 |
21 |
€405,051.00 |
23 |
€253,868.00 |
20 |
|
Capital |
|
€121,808.00 |
5 |
€29,175.00 |
6 |
€14,287.00 |
2* |
*Early years capital programme 2014 announced on 15 July 2014.
County Westmeath
|
Programme |
June-Dec 2011 |
€2,012.00 |
€2,013.00 |
Jan-July 2014 |
||||
|
|
Total |
Childcare Services |
Total |
Childcare Services |
Total |
Childcare Services |
Total |
Childcare Services |
|
CCS |
€834,924.00 |
19 |
€1,734,592.00 |
23 |
€1,363,903.00 |
26 |
€768,198.00 |
20 |
|
CETS |
€192,255.00 |
14 |
€345,555.00 |
19 |
€363,701.00 |
26 |
€222,079.00 |
21 |
|
Capital |
€77,773.00 |
4 |
€72,334.00 |
20 |
€90,461.00 |
5* |
*Early years capital programme 2014 announced on 15 July 2014.
County Longford
|
Programme |
Sept 2011-June 2012 |
Sept 2012-June 2013 |
Sept 2013-June 2014 |
|||
|
Total |
Childcare Services |
Total |
Childcare Services |
Total |
Childcare Services |
|
|
ECCE |
€1,354,072.00 |
37 |
€1,413,459.00 |
39 |
€1,356,290.00 |
38 |
County Westmeath
|
Programme |
Sept 2011-June 2012 |
Sept 2012-June 2013 |
Sept 2013-June 2014 |
|||
|
Total |
Childcare Services |
Total |
Childcare Services |
Total |
Childcare Services |
|
|
ECCE |
€3,297,279.00 |
100 |
€3,207,171.00 |
97 |
€3,308,659.00 |
94 |
327. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will include the Magdalen laundries in the terms of reference for the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31955/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Government has undertaken to establish a Commission of Investigation into the concerns that have arisen in relation to Mother and Baby Homes. The decision to establish a Commission of Investigation into these matters received the unanimous endorsement of this House and I intend to report back to the House before summer recess on the progress being made to establish the Commission. The Government has also publicly confirmed that the intended scope of this investigation will go beyond the home operated by the Sisters of Bon Secours in Tuam, Co. Galway.
The process of developing detailed terms of reference for the Commission is being supported by the work of a high level Cross Departmental Review Committee. The Committee was asked to complete its considerations by the 30th June so as to inform Government's deliberations. My predecessor, Minister Flanagan, received the interim report of the Committee in line with the due date and I am now consulting with Government colleagues on the decisions to be made on foot of this report and the earlier endorsement of the House of the proposal to establish a Commission of Investigation.
The appropriate model, including the debated matters to be investigated and the proposed approach to these matters, is being considered as part of the consideration of the Commission's terms of reference. All of the matters raised publicly and submitted to my Department with regard to the proposed Commission's terms of reference will be given consideration in arriving at an overall scope for the Commission which is workable and effective.
A key task of the initial scoping work is to ensure that a realistic approach is taken to investigating these matters. Our approach should have regard to the facts established through recent inquiries into related institutions, and the general experience gained in conducting similar investigations into matters of public importance. Establishing an appropriate inquiry which is capable of effectively addressing these important matters in a sensitive and timely manner is the primary concern for Government.
328. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 623 to 625 of 1 July 2014, if he will clarify what is meant by the waiting time of approximately five weeks for a special care placement; if this period of waiting time relates to the time between a determination having been made by the national special care admission and discharge committee in line with the criteria laid out in the criteria for admission to special care and guidance applying for a placement in special care, 2012, that a child should be placed in special care and the time of the placement or if this period relates to the time period between the High Court granting a special care order under the exercise of its inherent jurisdiction and the child being placed in special care. [31962/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraSpecial Care involves the detention of a child for his or her own welfare and protection in a Special Care Unit (SCU) on order of the High Court. SCU's differ from ordinary residential care in that the units offer higher staff ratios, on-site education as well as specialised input such as psychology and child psychiatric services. The child is not detained as a result of criminal offences, but is placed on foot of a High Court Order.
On 26 June 2014, there were four young people on the waiting list for special care. The average length of wait is approximately five weeks. This refers to the timeframe between a determination having been made by the National Admissions Committee and the child/young person being admitted to a Special Care Unit.
329. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 210 of 25 June 2014, if he will designate a person in each of the family resource centres who will provide an advocacy service for parents of children in care, within the existing budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31968/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraFamily Resource Centres, funded by the Child and Family Agency, under its Family and Community Services Resource Centre Programme, provide a range of universal and targeted services and development opportunities that address the needs of children and families. There are 106 Family Resource Centres throughout the country.
Information and advice concerning the range of services available locally is provided as is advice on accessing rights and entitlements. However, the family support advice is general and not specific to parents of children in care.
The Agency has advised that there are no plans within the existing budget to designate a person in each Family Resource Centre to provide an advocacy service to parents of children in care.
330. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will provide in tabular form those Acts currently in force for which he has lead responsibility that have parts or sections yet to be formally commenced; the details or purpose of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31998/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Child Care (Amendment) Act 2011 is the only Act for which I have lead responsibility that has parts yet to be formally commenced. Part 3 and 5 and a number of sections in Part 2 and 7 of the Act remain to be commenced. A substantial element of the uncommenced sections relates to provisions for special care.
Given the legislative framework utilised to manage the interaction between the Child Care Act 1991 and the Health Act 2007, in relation to special care provisions, Regulations to be made by the Minister for Health under the Health Act 2007 are required in advance of the commencement of these sections. Work is at an advanced stage in my Department in drafting the required Regulations for Special Care Units. I would hope to have the Regulations finalised in the near future, and shortly thereafter to draft a commencement order for the relevant sections of the Child Care (Amendment) Act 2011.
Other sections of the Child Care (Amendment) Act 2011 that are not yet in force are being kept under review as to their commencement in association with relevant policy and service developments.
