Children in Care

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 July 2020

Tuesday, 7 July 2020

Ceisteanna (586)

Kathleen Funchion

Ceist:

586. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children and young persons subject to care orders and child protection orders by month in 2019 and to date in 2020.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13990/20]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs

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