30 Mr. L. Burke asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the response of his Department to the issues raised in the NESF report on lone parents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26871/01]

58 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the measures he is taking in response to the findings of the NESF report on lone parents which shows a dramatic increase of 50% in the number of families with children under 15 years who are living in poverty. [26815/01]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 30 and 58 together.