Róisín Shortall
Ceist:173 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Health and Children if his attention has been drawn to the anomaly which exists in respect of orphans' pensions and the higher rate of payment for fostering; his views on whether this acts as a disincentive for relatives to care for children who have been orphaned; if he will consider streamlining all payments for the care of non-birth children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25800/01]