Michael Ring
Question:540 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children the rate of foster care allowance per child, per week; and the rates of relative foster care allowance. [13445/02]
Written Answers. - Foster Care Allowance.
The foster care allowance is paid in respect of children who are taken into the care of the health board under the provisions of the Child Care Act, 1991, and placed in foster care or relative care in accordance with the Child Care (Placement of Children in Foster Care) Regulations, 1995, or the Child Care (Placement of Children with Relatives) Regulations, 1995. The current rates for the foster care allowance, which incorporates the orphan's allowance or pension, are €270.50, £213.05, per week per child under 12 and €296.50, £233.51, per week per child of 12 and over.