Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 23 Jan 1996

Vol. 460 No. 3

Written Answers. - Emergency Care Orders.

Liz O'Donnell

Ceist:

201 Ms O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health the number of children by health board area who were the subject of emergency care orders in each of the last three years; the number of places where such children can be placed by way of foster parents and residential care by health board area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1455/96]

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Mr. Currie)

The detailed information requested by the Deputy is not readily available in my Department. I have asked the health boards to collate the information and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as possible.