Foster Care Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 February 2013

Wednesday, 6 February 2013

Questions (204)

Brian Stanley

Question:

204. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the cost to the State, per annum, for a child in foster placement with a family, including weekly-monthly payments to the family, plus ancillary costs. [6214/13]

Written answers

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs

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.