Anne Rabbitte
Ceist:259. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children referred to Tusla each year. [30357/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 28 June 2017
Ceisteanna (259)
Freagraí scríofa
I can inform the Deputy that the numbers of referrals to Child Protection and Welfare Services received during the years 2014 to 2016 are as follows:
- 2014 = 43,630 referrals received during the reporting year.
- 2015 = 43,596 referrals received during the reporting year.
- 2016 = 47,399 referrals received during the reporting year.
- 2017 = 12,734 referrals received from January until the end of March.
It should be noted that more than one referral can be received in respect of one child or a particular issue relating to that child. Not all referrals will become cases.