David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 16: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she has taken over responsibility of the operation of St. Patrick's Institution in Dublin; if not when this is due to take place; her future plans for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40356/11]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy may be aware, it is intended that responsibility for Children Detention Schools (Part 10 of the Children Act, 2001) and for remand places (under section 88 of that Act) will transfer from the Minister for Justice and Equality to me as Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. It is intended to transfer these responsibilities by a Transfer of Functions Order with effect from 1 January 2012.However responsibility for St. Patrick's Institution will remain with Minister Shatter and St. Patrick's will continue to be managed by the Irish Prison Service.