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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 April 2004

Wednesday, 7 April 2004

Ceisteanna (165)

Olivia Mitchell

Ceist:

166 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children if any of the family circumstances concerning a person (details supplied) in County Meath or their child or other member of their family ever came to the attention of the social services prior to the crime which has resulted in a life sentence; and if so, the action which was taken and the support which was given to the family. [11103/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. B. Lenihan)

Responsibility in respect of the matter to which the Deputy refers rests with the North Eastern Health Board. I am aware that the person referred to previously resided in the area served by the Northern Area Health Board. Accordingly, my Department has asked the chief executive officers of the North Eastern Health Board and the Eastern Regional Health Authority to reply to the Deputy directly.