Wards of Court

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 March 2022

Tuesday, 8 March 2022

Questions (459)

Mark Ward

Question:

459. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the number of children in State care who on turning 18 years of age were made wards of court since 2015. [13101/22]

Written answers

Minister for Justice

Management of the courts, operational matters and logistical functions are the responsibility of the judiciary and Courts Service, which are independent in exercising their functions under the Courts Service Act 1998 and given the separation of powers in the Constitution. The Courts Service has a dedicated email address for the provision of information to members of the Houses of the

The High Court has jurisdiction in wards of court matters and management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service. Therefore, I have referred your question to the Courts Service for their direct reply.