Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 February 2014
559. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding plans for the Health Service Executive to establish a child well-being centre at the former Ráth na nÓg premises at Castleblayney, County Monaghan; when she expects this new catchment-specific service to be fully functioning; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54119/13]
View answerI have been advised by the Child and Family Agency that significant progress has been made on the establishment of a Child Well-being centre on the Rath na nÓg premises to meet the needs of the children and families who require a targeted programme of community based interventions. The services that will be provided include intensive family support, assessment and intervention, an increase in the provision of aftercare and preventative and crisis intervention services for vulnerable adolescents. There will also be additional resources to provide access support to families and to support the development of Local Area Pathways and Family Support Services. I am advised that the Child Well-being centre will be fully functioning during the second quarter of 2014.
