Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Lest there is any doubt on this matter, section 9(4) was expanded on Committee Stage to include functions under the Education (Welfare) Act and other specified functions. Concern was expressed that in the school situation the views of the child might not be taken into account. In so far as I have authority in relation to educational functions under the Education (Welfare) Act, I have expanded the section to include that.