225 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children if funds will be made available in the budget to fund the missing children’s 116000 number. [47944/10]

The issue of children who go missing is primarily a matter for the Garda Síochána. A hotline for missing children is in operation in some EU Member States. My Office is currently involved in discussions with other relevant Government Departments in relation to the establishment of this service. The issue of the funding of this is under consideration.