Foster Care Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 June 2019

Wednesday, 19 June 2019

Ceisteanna (250)

Anne Rabbitte

Ceist:

250. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of persons acting as foster carers; the number of foster carers that have not been Garda vetted; the number still waiting for Garda vetting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25766/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs

The question relates to an operational matter for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. I have therefore referred the matter to Tusla, and asked that a direct reply be provided to the Deputy.