Claire Kerrane
Ceist:314. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection when she will publish her response to the Child Maintenance Review Group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22061/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 4 May 2022
Ceisteanna (314)
Freagraí scríofa
In line with the Programme for Government, the Government established a Child Maintenance Review Group to examine certain issues in relation to child maintenance in Ireland. The Group was chaired by former Circuit Court Judge Catherine Murphy and included legal, policy and academic professionals as well as officials from my Department and the Department of Justice.
The Group's Terms of Reference were to consider and make recommendations on:
(i) the current treatment of child maintenance payments in my Department;
(ii) the current provisions regarding liable relatives managed by my Department; and
(iii) the establishment of a Child Maintenance Agency in Ireland.
I am pleased to advise that the Group has completed its work and that its report was submitted to me on 22 April. I would like to thank the Chair and the Group members for their detailed consideration of these important issues.
It is my intention to give the report careful consideration before bringing it to Government and publishing it in due course.