Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 22 October 2013

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs

Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Committee Stage

5:50 pm

Photo of Frances FitzgeraldFrances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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I know the amendment has been ruled out of order but I wish to respond briefly and say one sentence on the matter if I may. I am of the view that provision is already provided for in the Child Care Act. The agency will have a positive duty under section 3 of the Child Care Act 1991 to promote the welfare of children in its area who are not receiving adequate care and protection.