Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 February 2014
183. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide a list of all specific new powers or functions conferred on local authorities by legislation under her area since June 2009 and a reference to the specific section or regulation in each case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7026/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraI wish to inform the Deputy that, in the Child and Family Agency Act 2013 which was commenced with effect from 1st January 2014, I have made provision at Section 10 for public bodies, including local authorities, to make agreements with the Child and Family Agency (CFA) in respect of the performance by the Agency of the local authorities' functions and vice versa. Section 11 allows for informal arrangements between the CFA and public bodies including local authorities concerning the performance of the duties relating to their respective functions. While these are new powers for local authorities in respect of the CFA, equivalent provisions previously existed in the Health Act 2004 in relation to the HSE.
