Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 21 Jun 2001

Vol. 538 No. 5

Written Answers. - Children in Care.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

129 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children the position in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if this person is still in foster care; if the South-Western Area Health Board has determined a programme for the person; if this person's behaviour has deteriorated during foster care; if the board has attempted to resolve the behavioural problems; if a psychological assessment has been carried out; if this person is to be released into the custody of her mother; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18461/01]

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Ms Hanafin)

As the Deputy will be aware, it is not the policy of my Department to comment publicly on individual cases. I have asked the chief executive officer of the Eastern Regional Health Authority to investigate the issues raised and to respond directly to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.