Brian Walsh (Galway West, Independent)
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931. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide details of a care plan in respect of a child currently in foster care (details supplied) in County Galway and the prospect of the child being returned to the family. [12795/14]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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A care plan is an agreed written plan for a child placed in statutory care. It is drawn up in consultation with the child, his or her family and all those involved with his or her care, for the current and future care of the child, which is designed to meet his or her needs. It establishes short, medium and long term goals for the child and identifies the services required to attain these goals. It also sets out appropriate timeframes and details of those responsible for delivery of actions. It would not be appropriate for me to comment on the specifics of this individual case. As such matters are for professional review and consideration, I have referred the Deputy's query to the Child and Family Agency.