Child Care Services Regulation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 September 2014

Wednesday, 17 September 2014

Questions (578)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

578. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if An Garda Síochána is reviewing its use of section 12 of the Child Care Act 1991; and if the recommendations made by the Ombudsman for Children in her report under section 42 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (Special Inquiries relating to Garda Síochána) Order 2013 in terms of developing a protocol on the exercise of powers under section 12 is being prepared by An Garda Síochána. [33332/14]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

The Report of Ms Emily Logan identified a range of steps that need to be taken, including detailed issues that need to be addressed within An Garda Síochána and other bodies, as well as wider issues that relate to how public services generally engage with members of the Roma community.

I have established an Implementation Group, chaired by my Department, (comprising members from relevant agencies, including An Garda Síochána) tasked with ensuring that the recommendations are progressed as expeditiously as possible, including the recommendations which are the subject of the Deputy's Question. The Group is due to report back to me by the end of the year.