Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 March 2018
897. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the cross-departmental work she undertakes with the Department of Education and Skills regarding work experience placements of secondary school students during transition year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12496/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department does not undertake any cross-Departmental work with the Department of Education and Skills to place secondary school students on work experience during transition year.
My Department is fully committed to safeguarding the well-being of all the children and young people with whom we work and, in accordance with section 11 of the Children First Act 2015, it has prepared and issued the Department's Child Safeguarding Statement to all our staff. This Statement supports developing the potential of children and young people and, in this context, the Department aims to facilitate the placement of transition year students in its offices from time to time. In providing such placements, the Department recognises its obligations to safeguard these children in accordance with Children First legislation, guidance and best practice.
