Child and Family Agency Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 March 2018

Tuesday, 20 March 2018

Questions (893)

Fiona O'Loughlin

Question:

893. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the estimated cost of sending a youth in care to a residential home in England; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12048/18]

Written answers

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs

I have written Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, to request an estimated cost of a residential care placement in England and I will revert to the Deputy when this information is to hand.