Child and Family Agency Services

Tuesday, 17 October 2017

Questions (497, 498)

Clare Daly

Question:

497. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the capacity of a centre (details supplied). [43517/17]

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Clare Daly

Question:

498. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children currently placed in a centre (details supplied) on foot of a secure care order. [43518/17]

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Written answers

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs

I propose to take Questions Nos. 497 and 498 together.

I have been advised by Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, that the centre referred to has the capacity to cater for 10 children. Currently, there are 5 young people placed in the centre on foot of a secure care order.