Children in Care

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 January 2022

Wednesday, 19 January 2022

Questions (1109)

Patrick Costello

Question:

1109. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the amount spent on private foster care companies in 2019, 2020 and 2021, by region and the company receiving this funding. [1628/22]

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.