Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
Ceist:221. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of adults over 18 years of age and children under 18 years of age that are in direct provision. [52960/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 12 December 2017
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Freagraí scríofa
All children under 18 years who live in State provided accommodation are under the care of their parent(s) or guardian(s). Any unaccompanied minors who arrive in the State are under the care of Tusla, the Child & Family Agency.
The Reception & Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department provides monthly statistics covering the Deputy's question on the website www.ria.gov.ie. As the November figures are still being compiled, the most recent figures are for 31 October 2017. The following table is available in graph format on page 5 of the October 2017 Monthly Statistics:
|
Age |
Female |
Male |
Total |
|
0-4 |
221 |
270 |
491 |
|
5-12 |
291 |
304 |
595 |
|
13-17 |
93 |
106 |
199 |
|
18-25 |
256 |
467 |
723 |
|
26-35 |
620 |
996 |
1616 |
|
36-45 |
363 |
606 |
969 |
|
46-55 |
101 |
186 |
287 |
|
56-65 |
45 |
39 |
84 |
|
66+ |
15 |
11 |
26 |
|
Total |
2,005 |
2,985 |
4,990 |