156 Mrs. Geoghegan-Quinn asked the Minister for Health if the Irish Foster Care Association was consulted in relation to the proposed Juvenile Justice/Children Bill; if so, when; the method of consultation involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1207/97]

Officials of the Departments of Justice and Health met representatives of the Irish Foster Care Association to discuss their concerns about aspects of the Children Bill on 17 January 1997.