Mattie McGrath (Tipperary, Independent)
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676. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the definition of a child that the policy of her Department is guided by; her views on whether such a definition must include the unborn child; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24750/17]

Katherine Zappone (Dublin South West, Independent)
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In the development and implementation of its policies, my Department considers a child to be an individual under the age of 18 years.

The Deputy may be aware that there are matters currently before the courts regarding the rights of the unborn child. Accordingly, it would be not be appropriate for me to comment on this matter at this time.