Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 27 May 1999

Vol. 505 No. 5

Written Answers. - Study of Children.

Richard Bruton

Question:

139 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the report by Treoir, the Federation of Services for Unmarried Persons and their Children, analysing the case for a longitudinal study of children in Ireland; and if funds will be committed immediately to a feasibility study in this subject as a basis for a Government decision on this long overdue proposal. [14147/99]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin)

My Department supports the preparation of a detailed proposal outlining the scope, methodology, management arrangements and costs involved in such a study.

Further information is given in the replies to Questions Nos. 137 and 184 of 25 May 1999.