asked the Minister for Education if he will state as of the latest available date the number of industrial schools; the number of children in such schools and the number placed by (a) the courts, (b) the Health Boards and (c) parents or guardians.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Industrial School Children.
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At present, there are 29 industrial schools with approximately 1,650 children in care as follows:
|
Children committed by the courts |
1,070 |
|
Health Act cases |
530 |
|
Voluntary cases |
50 |