124. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health the steps he will take regarding the new in loco parentis rule which means that parents who are carers cannot leave their children with a qualified nurse unless another competent nurse to be present is nominated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23000/19]

As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.