Children in Care

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 December 2011

Thursday, 1 December 2011

Questions (179, 180)

Liam Twomey

Question:

180 Deputy Liam Twomey asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children who have gone missing while in care between January and July 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38111/11]

Written answers

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald)

As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive for the information in question which I will forward to the Deputy.

Liam Twomey

Question:

181 Deputy Liam Twomey asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children who have died while in care between January and July 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38112/11]

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald)

The Health Service Executive has advised that one child died while in care between January and July of this year.