Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 455: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views regarding a submission (details supplied); if an offer was made in regard to funding; if such an offer is still available; if she will enter into consultation or negotiation with the stated non-governmental organisation with regard to the possibility of having this matter resolved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21334/11]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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The introduction of a missing children's hotline has been the subject of discussions between my Department, other Government Departments and prospective service providers including NGOs. In particular the notification of a missing child is a matter for the Garda Síochána and accordingly I am in contact with my colleague Mr Alan Shatter TD, Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence in seeking to jointly achieve the establishment of this service.

Different costings for such a service have been calculated including by NGOs interested in providing the service. Obviously in the current financial it is essential that the most economic approach possible is taken to providing any service. I would hope that a partnership approach can achieve a cost effective solution to the implementation of this important initiative.