Children in Care

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 February 2022

Tuesday, 15 February 2022

Questions (536)

Peadar Tóibín

Question:

536. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of private fostering companies or agencies currently operating in the State and or currently contracted by the State. [8192/22]

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.