Foster Care

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 July 2012

Tuesday, 10 July 2012

Ceisteanna (434)

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

450 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent child fostering services are available throughout the country; the total number of places now required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33676/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald)

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy with the most up-to-date information.