Foster Care

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 May 2021

Tuesday, 11 May 2021

Questions (581)

Réada Cronin

Question:

581. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children currently awaiting fostering and emergency fostering; the length of time they have been waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24359/21]

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.