Public Inquiries

Tuesday, 5 November 2024

Questions (970, 971)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Question:

970. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will support the call by the parents of a child (details supplied) for a public inquiry into the circumstances of their drowning while with an organisation; the reasons it took eight years for the organisation to accepted full liability for their death; the reason the report into the death has never been published or furnished to the family; the actions that have been taken to ensure no other child dies in similar circumstances; the lessons have been learnt from this tragedy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45083/24]

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Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Question:

971. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to examine issues with a youth organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45092/24]

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Written answers

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

I propose to take Questions Nos. 970 and 971 together.

The youth organisation in question is a voluntary organisation governed by an independent Board. It receives some of its funding from DCEDIY and raises other funding through member subscriptions and fundraising.

My Department's governance role in respect of the funding which it provides to the organisation is focused on ensuring compliance with safeguarding and financial governance requirements. My officials engage with the organisation in question on an on-going basis on these issues.

In respect of the specific issues that you raise, my officials have received assurance from the organization in question that they intend to furnish a copy of their internal report into the matter to the family without further delay.