Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 January 2012
769 Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children in foster care in the County Wicklow area each month over the past year by comparison with the State average; the average length of time each child remained in foster care; the number of foster families used in the area; and the total cost of same. [41435/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy with the most up-to-date information.
770 Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason children (details supplied) in County Wicklow were not placed in the care of family members, rather than being placed in foster care, which would save the State substantial funds and be less distressful for the children. [41436/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy with the most up-to-date information.
Question No. 771 withdrawn.
