Press Releases (GA)
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19 August 2010 Minister Andrews welcomes reduction in youth crime |
| The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Mr. Barry Andrews, T.D., today published the 2009 Annual Report on the Garda Diversion Programme. Published on 19 August 2010 [view more...] |
27 July 2010 Minister Andrews launches the National Quality Standards Framework for Youth Work (NQSF) |
| Barry Andrews, TD, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, today launched the National Quality Standards Framework for Youth Work in the Coach House, Dublin Castle. Published on 27 July 2010 [view more...] |
27 Iúil 2010 Seolann an tAire Andrews an Creat um Chaighdeáin Cháilíochta Náisiúnta d'Obair don Aos Óg (CCCN) |
| Sheol Barry Andrews, TD, an tAire Leanaí agus Gnóthaí Óige, An Creat um Chaighdeáin Cháilíochta Náisiúnta d'Obair don Aos Óg (CCCN) Published on 27 July 2010 [view more...] |
14 July 2010 Statement by Minister Andrews on HIQA reports into inspections of foster care |
| HIQA reports into inspections of foster care in Dublin North, Dublin North Central and Dublin North West Local Health Offices (LHOs) Published on 14 July 2010 [view more...] |
21 June 2010 Minister Andrews Opens Childcare Facility in Thurles and a Youth Centre in Tipperary Town |
| Visiting County Tipperary today, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Barry Andrews, T.D., opened a new childcare facility in Ballingarry, Thurles and a Youth Centre in Tipperary Town. Published on 21 June 2010 [view more...] |
21 June 2010 Minister Andrews officially opens childcare facilities in Gorey and Taghmon |
| Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Barry Andrews, T.D. today (June 21) officially opened two childcare facilities in Wexford. The combined spend on the two centres, Gorey Community and Youth Childcare Centre and Teach Spraoi Community Childcare in Taghmon, amounts to just over €2 million. Published on 21 June 2010 [view more...] |
18 June 2010 Minister Andrews announces the publication of the Health (Amendment) Bill 2010 |
| The Health (Amendment) Bill 2010 was published by the Government today.The main purpose of the Bill is to strengthen the legislative base for the provision of information by the HSE to the Minister for Health and Children and to make sure that such information can be used by persons appointed by the Minister to undertake reviews, inquiries etc. Published on 18 June 2010 [view more...] |
4 June 2010 Statement by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Barry Andrews, T.D. in response to the HSE's information on child deaths |
| Following my request in March, this evening for the first time, the HSE has published figures in respect of children who died and were known to the child protection services or were young adults (up to the age of 21) in receipt of aftercare or who had been in care. Published on 04 June 2010 [view more...] |
28 May 2010 Deaths of children in State care - Statement by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Barry Andrews |
| Friday, 28th May 2010 The HSE has this evening confirmed the number of children who died in State Care since the year 2000. Published on 28 May 2010 [view more...] |
14 May 2010 Teen survey highlights poor implementation of relationships and sexuality education |
| Barry Andrews TD, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs today launched Life skills matter – not just points: A Survey of implementation of Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) and Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) in second-level schools. Published on 14 May 2010 [view more...] |
11 May 2010 Minister Andrews welcomes Investigation into the Implementation of Children First |
| Mr Barry Andrews, T.D., Minister for Children & Youth Affairs, welcomed the report of the Investigation into the Implementation of Children First: National Guidelines for the Protection and Welfare of Children published by the Ombudsman for Children today (11 May 2010) Published on 11 May 2010 [view more...] |
7 May 2010 Minister Andrews launches a study on the lives of children who play a caring role |
| Minister Andrews launches a study on the lives of children who play a caring role Friday, 7th May 2010Croke Park, Dublin The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Barry Andrews TD today launched a report on the lives of young carers in Ireland at the National Conference of the Carers Association in Croke Park. Speaking at the launch, Minister Andrews said: 'Study of Young Cares in the Irish Population was commissioned by my Office and undertaken by the Child and Family Research Centre at Published on 07 May 2010 [view more...] |
23 April 2010 - Statement by Barry Andrews TD, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs on HSE reports into the deaths of young people in care |
| Statement by Barry Andrews TD, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs on HSE reports into the deaths of young people in care Friday, 23rd April 2010 Published on 23 April 2010 [view more...] |
22 April 2010 - European Poster Competition – Draw me a right! Results! |
| The winners of the "Draw me a right" poster competition in Ireland were announced at European Union House. Congratulations are due to Balbriggan's Educate Together primary school who won the junior category and Inver College secondary school, Carrickmacross, who won the senior category. Published on 22 April 2010 [view more...] |
12 April 2010 - Minister Andrews launches One Family Report Supporting Child Contact: the need for Child Contact Centres in Ireland |
| I am delighted to launch this important research into the need for a safe and secure structure that supports access for children and parents who are separated or currently experiencing difficulties in their relationship. Published on 12 April 2010 [view more...] |
12 April 2010 - Minister announces funding scheme for youth cafés and launches a youth café guide and toolkit |
| Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Barry Andrews TD today announced details of a youth café funding scheme of €1.5m from dormant accounts funds and launched two publications: Youth Cafés in Ireland: A best practice guide and Youth Café Toolkit: how to set up and run a youth café in Ireland. Published on 12 April 2010 [view more...] |
24 March 2010 - Minister Andrews launches Palliative Care for Children with Life-Limiting Conditions: A National Policy |
| The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Mr. Barry Andrews TD, today launched Palliative Care for Children with Life - Limiting Conditions: A National Policy.This policy has been developed on foot of the Palliative Care Needs Assessment for Children, which was published in 2005. Published on 24 March 2010 [view more...] |
12 March 2010 - Statement on behalf of Minister Andrews regarding foster care |
| Minister Andrews met with the Chairman and senior officials of the HSE this week to discuss a number of matters relating to child welfare and protection services, including the issue of foster care. Published on 12 March 2010 [view more...] |
10 March 2010 - Minister Andrews Welcomes HIQA Guidance on Serious Incidents Including Deaths of Children in Care |
| I welcome today's publication by HIQA of Guidance for the Health Service Executive for the Review of Serious Incidents Including Deaths of Children in Care. The need for this guidance was made clear in recent days in the context of the difficulties in sharing reports of deaths of children in the care of the State. Published on 10 March 2010 [view more...] |
9 March 2010 - Group Appointed by Minister Outline Intentions for Child Death Reviews |
| Members of the group appointed by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Barry Andrews, today (9 March 2010) outlined their intentions for the review of the relevant cases of child deaths in the care system since 2000. Published on 09 March 2010 [view more...] |
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