696. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if it is the case that a new aftercare allowance will be introduced from August 2015 that will pay €300 weekly per individual care leaver in full-time education being looked after by foster parents; if this represents a cut of €52 per week for those in foster care; his views that this might have a negative effect on care leavers not in or struggling with full-time education; the steps being taken to ensure that services for care leavers are put in place to support them taking a full and active role in all parts of society; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30710/15]

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696. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if it is the case that a new aftercare allowance will be introduced from August 2015 that will pay €300 weekly per individual care leaver in full-time education being looked after by foster parents; if this represents a cut of €52 per week for those in foster care; his views that this might have a negative effect on care leavers not in or struggling with full-time education; the steps being taken to ensure that services for care leavers are put in place to support them taking a full and active role in all parts of society; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30710/15]

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