Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 May 2018
526. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children or young adults who have died while in the care of the State since 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22095/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can advise the Deputy that a child or young person who is the subject of a legal court order or through voluntary parental consent, is placed in foster care or residential care with either state, private or voluntary providers.
Prior to the establishment of Tusla, the Child and Family Agency in 2014, child protection services, including State care, were carried out by the Health Services Executive (HSE).
Between the 1st January 2011 and the 16th May 2018, a total of 19 children sadly passed away while in the care of Tusla. The following table outlines the total, year by year. I will revert to the Deputy with the cause of death for the children, to include death by natural causes.
Deaths of children in care, by year
|
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
|
2 |
3 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
5 |
0 |
