Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 369: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the 116000 phone number will be implemented to protect our children from predators. [10318/11]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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The purpose of the 116000 phone number is to provide a contact number to families if children go missing. It does not form a part of child protection structures. While the Office of the Minister for Children was involved in ongoing discussions with other Government Departments and NGO's in relation to the development of a hotline for missing children, the establishment of the hotline for missing children is a matter for the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources.