Seán Ryan
Ceist:22 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in devising a strategy for children in view of his commitment to do so over a year ago; and when it will be announced. [22866/99]
Vol. 510 No. 5
22 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in devising a strategy for children in view of his commitment to do so over a year ago; and when it will be announced. [22866/99]
In July the Government announced its decision to proceed with the preparation of the National Children's Strategy. An interdepartmental group, at assistant secretary level and under the chair of the Department of Health and Children, has been established to develop the strategy. It has held three meetings to date and I am advised that it is making good progress.