Michael McCarthy (Cork South West, Labour)
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669. To ask the Minister for Health with regard to the Rights of Grandparents Bill 2013 that due consideration be given to particular circumstances when children are in care; that a provision be included in this Bill permitting grandparents to be made a party to the proceedings from the outset; if he will allow for a near parental role being ascribed to, and acknowledged of, grandparents in circumstances where sadly, either parent is not deemed able, for whatever reason, to function in a parental role. [36086/13]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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As Minister for Health I have no responsibility to the Dail in this matter.