Seanad debates
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee Stage.
1:00 am
Frances Fitzgerald (Fine Gael)
We are talking about a serious situation in which a care order is made against a child. If this issue is not dealt with pending the resolution of disputes about expenses or other issues that arise, perhaps it should be clarified in advance of the passing of the Bill in order that the Minister of State can make a decision in the legislation about the role of a guardian ad litem. Perhaps the Department could consider this before the legislation is passed.
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