Children in Care

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 November 2011

Wednesday, 2 November 2011

Questions (439)

Simon Harris

Question:

450 Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of young persons confined to secure care facilities since the introduction of such facilities in the 1990s; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32220/11]

Written answers

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald)

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy with the most up-to-date information.