I would like to thank the Deputy for his question.
Please see below data in tabular form that we have received from our colleagues in Tusla on the number of relative/general foster carers approved over the last 36 months by Tusla area.
We wish to advise that Tusla cannot provide a breakdown of relative foster carers and general foster carers as they collect the figures combined - thus the combined figures is what is provided below. Also, please note that data is collected quarterly rather that monthly. N/A denotes not available:
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I trust the above information is to your satisfaction.