Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 2 Feb 1999

Vol. 499 No. 3

Written Answers - Children and Family Policy.

Róisín Shortall

Question:

154 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Defence the areas of responsibility, if any, his Department has with regard to the Government's policy on children; the areas of responsibility, if any, his Department has with regard to the Government's policy on the family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2738/99]

Minister for Defence (Mr. M. Smith):

The Department of Defence does not have designated areas of responsibility with regard to the Government's policies on children and the family.