I propose to take Questions Nos. 24 and 153 together.
The HSE compiles monthly performance reports which provide an overall analysis of key performance data from finance, HR, hospital and primary and community services. These reports include statistics in relation to children received into the care of the State when they are deemed to be in need of care and protection in accordance with the Child Care Act 1991.
The total number of children brought in to the care of the State in each of the past five years is as follows:—
Year
|
No. of Children
|
December 2007
|
5,307
|
December 2008
|
5,357
|
December 2009
|
5,689
|
December 2010
|
5,964
|
To August 2011
|
6,215
|
I have asked the HSE to provide a further breakdown of this data to the deputies.