Children in Care

Wednesday, 3 March 2021

Questions (571)

Paul McAuliffe

Question:

571. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the national average number of children taken into care per thousand children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10995/21]

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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