Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Committee Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2023-01-31
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Sharon Keogan (IND), Industrial and Commercial Panel

People are appointed to be in loco parentis in respect of children under the age of 18 but once the child reaches the age of 18 and becomes a young adult, he or she does not have anybody to take care of him or her. The inclusion of "grandchild" is very important for this legislation and I ask the Minister to consider that provision. It is a relevant piece of care that can be given. I agree with Senator Higgins that in loco parentis applies only in respect of children up to the age of 18. After that, the young person falls under the adult services.

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Sitting date: 2023-01-31