Children in Care

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 November 2020

Tuesday, 3 November 2020

Questions (982)

Thomas Pringle

Question:

982. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of young persons in care with a care plan and without a care plan, per region, in tabular form; the length of time they have been waiting for a care plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33696/20]

Written answers

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

The Deputy is referring to an operational matter for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. I have therefore referred the matter to Tusla, and asked that Tula respond directly to the Deputy.