David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 417: To ask the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 110 of 25 June 2008, if the research project on young carers commissioned by the Office of the Minister for Children will begin in July 2008; the timescale for this project; when the study of the inappropriate care roles undertaken by children as committed to in Towards 2016 will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27792/08]

Barry Andrews (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I refer the Deputy to the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 188 of 24th June 2008. The evaluation of tenders to undertake this study has been completed and a preferred bidder has been identified. This study will commence on agreement of the contract, which is expected to be in July 2008. The tender issued envisaged a project timeframe of approximately 10 months.