Deportation Orders.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 December 2004

Wednesday, 8 December 2004

Questions (22)

Paul Nicholas Gogarty

Question:

22 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the provisions which have been made by the State for Irish citizen children of deported non-national parents, who remain in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32581/04]

Written answers

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

I refer the Deputy to the replies I gave to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 232 and 233 on 10 November 2004. I reiterate that the failure of duty by parents towards their children in any particular circumstances and the action to be taken in such cases to protect the welfare of the children involved are matters for the relevant health board under the Child Care Act 1991.