Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Children and Youth Affairs Anne Rabbitte TD has voiced her concern over the recent finding by the Ombudsman for Children, Niall Muldoon, that children are not being protected by Government housing policy. Deputy Rabbitte said, “This report looks at a complaint that was made in 2014 by a parent, who was […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Children and Youth Affairs, Anne Rabbitte, has today expressed her disappointment over the recently published Annual Report on Tusla, which found that the agency is still operating as a “crisis agency.” In his report, Ombudsman Peter Tyndall highlights that Tusla is still experiencing considerable organisational issues, including “the failure to follow […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Children & Youth Affairs Anne Rabbitte has expressed her concern following Minister Katherine Zappone’s admission that she has no deadline for the full implementation of the Single Affordable Childcare scheme. Despite the fanfare surrounding the Government’s childcare scheme, the reality of the situation is that around 9,000 middle income families will […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Children & Youth Affairs is calling on the Social Protection Minister to tackle increasing waiting times for Domiciliary Care Allowance appeals. Families are facing delays of up to 22 weeks for a decision to be made on appeals which they have lodged with the Department. Deputy Rabbitte explained, “I have been […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Children & Youth Affairs Anne Rabbitte has criticised Minister Katherine Zappone for her failure to provide a 24-hour social service during her first year in office. The recommendation was contained in an audit of the legislation which allows Gardaí to remove children from their homes in emergency situations. Deputy Rabbitte explained, […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Children & Youth Affairs Anne Rabbitte has expressed her disappointment with the new Housing Minister after he abandoned targets set by his predecessor to ensure that all families living in hotels would be rehoused in more suitable accommodation by July. Deputy Rabbitte explained, “The decision by Minister Eoghan Murphy to renege […]
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