Children in Care

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 January 2022

Wednesday, 19 January 2022

Ceisteanna (1110)

Patrick Costello

Ceist:

1110. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children in foster care placed outside their area of origin in each of the years 2019 to 2021 by Tusla foster care and private foster care companies. [1629/22]

Freagraí scríofa

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.