Foster Care

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 December 2011

Wednesday, 7 December 2011

Questions (76)

James Bannon

Question:

76 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason payments to foster carers are to be paid monthly in arrears from early 2012; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39152/11]

Written answers

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald)

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy with the most up-to-date information.