Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 November 2012
960. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No 224 of 22 February 2012, when the figures for 2011 will be available and the details of same. [47958/12]
View answerI am advised by the HSE that there were 2,248 admissions to care in 2011. Of these admissions 354 related to children who were aged under 2 years. Of all admissions to care in 2011, 62% were based on a voluntary agreement between the parent/guardian and the HSE. Data on the principal reason for admission of all children to care is collated under a number of categories - abuse, child problems and family problems. Over 85% of non-voluntary admissions to care in 2011 were due to abuse, neglect and serious family problems.
