Seán Kyne (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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179. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to extend the age to which the State provides care to children in State care from 17 to 18. [40023/13]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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Under Section 3 of the , has a statutory duty to promote the welfare of children who are not receiving adequate care and protection. Section 2 of this Act defines a child as "a person under the age of 18 years other than a person who is or has been married." The changes proposed by the Deputy are not required, as a child may remain in care until they reach 18 years of age, should this be deemed necessary.