Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 December 2013
101. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the total number of responsibilities she currently has, not including the areas for which the Health Service Executive has responsibility, on a statutory basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53843/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Children and Youth Affairs I have responsibility for the Child Care Acts 1991 to 2013; the Adoption Act 2010; the Ombudsman for Children Act 2002; the Protection for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 and the Youth Work Act 2001.
Under the Children Act 2001, I have responsibility for section 88 (Remand in Custody) (other than subsection (12) and (13)) and for Part 10 (Children Detention Schools) of that Act.
In addition I have responsibility for the National Educational Welfare Board under the Education (Welfare) Act 2000 in relation to the administration of the Home School Community Liaison scheme and the School Completion Programme.
I also have responsibility for the Young People's Facilities and Services Fund under section 2 of the Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2007 under which I provide financial support on an annual basis to approximately 230 youth projects.
I will also have responsibilities under the Child and Family Agency Act 2013 following the commencement of that Act. I will commence that Act shortly.
