Seán Ryan
Ceist:90 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Health and Children if he has satisfied himself that his Department complies with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9939/00]
Vol. 517 No. 4
90 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Health and Children if he has satisfied himself that his Department complies with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9939/00]
Ireland signed and ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child without reservation. Before ratification, the Attorney General's office and the relevant Departments satisfied themselves that the convention was fully compatible with Irish law and with the Constitution.
Each Government Department is responsible for implementing those provisions of the convention which fall within its remit. I am satisfied that my Department is meeting its obligations in this regard but this issue is kept under review.