Report wanted on girl pregnant in care

A FULL report on the case of a 13-year-old girl who became pregnant after being sent to Britain under the care of a health board has been requested by the Minister for Health and Children.

Thu, 11 Dec, 2003 - 00:00
Evelyn Ring

The girl, who has just turned 14 and is 22 weeks pregnant, was sent to Britain because there was no suitable care facility available in Ireland.

Minister Micheál Martin yesterday requested a "comprehensive report" on the case from the Midland Health Board which was charged with the care of the teenager.

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