Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 21 Oct 1997

Vol. 481 No. 7

Written Answers. - Juvenile Prostitution.

Dan Neville

Question:

192 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Health and Children the proposals, if any, to deal with the reported case of juvenile prostitution in Waterford; the proposals, if any, he has to have investigations made into the extent of the problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17136/97]

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. Fahey)

The provision of child care and family support services to persons in County Waterford is the responsibility of the South-Eastern Health Board. I have had my officials ask the chief executive of the board to reply directly to the Deputy on this matter as soon as possible.