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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 May 2026

Wednesday, 6 May 2026

Questions (773, 774)

Peadar Tóibín

Question:

773. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children in Tusla’s care who reached 18 years-of-age while still listed as 'missing' from State care, for each of the past ten years. [32556/26]

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Peadar Tóibín

Question:

774. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of young people that go missing in care and never re-establish contact before adulthood, for each of the past ten years, in tabular form; and if the State tracks outcomes at all once responsibility ends. [32557/26]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 773 and 774 together.

I thank the Deputy for his question. As this relates to an operational matter within Tusla I have referred the Deputy's question to Tusla to reply directly to him.

Question No. 774 answered with Question No. 773.
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