Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 22 Jan 1997

Vol. 473 No. 4

Written Answers. - Children Bill.

Máire Geoghegan-Quinn

Question:

156 Mrs. Geoghegan-Quinn asked the Minister for Health if the Irish Foster Care Association was consulted in relation to the proposed Juvenile Justice/Children Bill; if so, when; the method of consultation involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1207/97]

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Mr. Currie)

Officials of the Departments of Justice and Health met representatives of the Irish Foster Care Association to discuss their concerns about aspects of the Children Bill on 17 January 1997.