Children in Care

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 December 2020

Thursday, 3 December 2020

Questions (277)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

277. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of residential care units for children provided by NGOs or charitable organisations; the number of such organisations providing this service; the costs of this provision; the number of children placed in such provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41018/20]

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 a direct response be provided to the Deputy.