Residential Institutions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 February 2021

Wednesday, 3 February 2021

Questions (461)

Peadar Tóibín

Question:

461. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of women and children who have been referred to the parent and infant unit in Bessborough for residential support and assessment in each of the past five years. [5084/21]

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.