Róisín Shortall
Question:212 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will establish a child care inspectorate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4910/98]
Written Answers - Social Services Inspectorate.
Róisín Shortall
Question:216 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Health and Children his intentions in relation to the establishment of a social services inspectorate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4914/98]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 212 and 216 together.
The establishment of a social services inspectorate is a priority for the Government. It has been decided to proceed with the inspectorate on an administrative basis initially and it will be located within the Department of Health and Children. Advertisements for positions in the inspectorate will be placed as soon as the detailed arrangements for the establishment of the Inspectorate have been approved. It has been decided that the inspectorate will concentrate on the child care area initially.