Mary Wallace (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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Question 192: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will outline the guidelines which cover foster parents and legal guardians for children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12461/04]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I understand that the Deputy is seeking information on the rights of an individual who has been granted legal guardianship of a child. I should explain that the Department of Health and Children has no responsibility in relation to this matter. As the Deputy is aware, health boards under the provisions of the Child Care Act 1991, are responsible for the provision of child welfare and protection services including foster care. However, health boards have no responsibility for family law issues such as that raised by the Deputy.