Youth Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2013

Wednesday, 18 September 2013

Questions (1245)

Martin Ferris

Question:

1245. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason the number of children referred to the youth advocacy programme is lower in County Kerry compared with neighbouring counties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37313/13]

Written answers

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald)

The HSE is responsible for running this programme. I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly with the relevant information.