Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Question 64: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of children at risk who have not been allowed a social worker; the number of new social workers who will be allocated for child protection in 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26311/09]

Barry Andrews (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Arising from the findings of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse, I will be bringing an implementation plan to Government in July. This process will include consideration of the resourcing of child protection services.