Responsibility for child care legislation

Summary

Desmond asked who had overall responsibility for child care and whether broader legislation was planned. Collins said the Minister for Health was responsible for the task force, which was expected to report on the 1908 Children’s Act within 12 months.

Eileen Desmond Mrs. Desmond Labour Party

Is it the position that the Minister for Health has overall responsibility in the area of child care? Are there any proposals for legislation in the general area of child care as opposed to proposals which the Minister might have in relation to child offenders?

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Gerard Collins Mr. G. Collins Fianna Fáil

No. I have not the overall responsibility in this field. The Deputy is aware that the Minister for Health has stated in this House that he is responsible for the task force and that he expects to hear from them within 12 months with regard to the 1908 Children's Act.

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