Children in Care

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 February 2022

Tuesday, 15 February 2022

Questions (540)

Peadar Tóibín

Question:

540. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if the State has withdrawn from using the services of or withdrawn from contracts with private fostering companies operating in the State in the past ten years; if so, the reason the State withdrew from the contracts or from using the services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8196/22]

Written answers

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

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.