Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 November 2009
232 Deputy Alan Shatter asked the Minister for Health and Children the private agencies contracted by the Health Service Executive to provide child care services to the HSE; the services they provide; the money awarded to each of these services each year for the past ten years; the number of children cared for per year during this time; the registered name of each company; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42739/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
233 Deputy Alan Shatter asked the Minister for Health and Children the person in the Health Service Executive with overall responsibility for child care issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42740/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe overall responsibility for child care matters rests within the Health Service Executive (HSE), with the Board and the Chief Executive Officer. I can confirm, in addition, that the HSE has recently appointed a new Assistant National Director with responsibility for Children and Family Social Services.
