Children in Care

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 March 2012

Tuesday, 13 March 2012

Ceisteanna (472)

Jonathan O'Brien

Ceist:

527 Deputy Jonathan O’Brien asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children in the care system who have been placed with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender foster parents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14251/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald)

My Department has sought the information requested by the Deputy from the HSE and I will provide the Deputy with the information as soon as it is received.