Child Detention Centres

Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Ceisteanna (807)

Barry Ward

Ceist:

807. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the gender breakdown of residents in Oberstown Children Detention Campus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71376/25]

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Minister for Children, Disability and Equality

There are 39 boys and zero girls in the care of Oberstown campus as at Thursday 11/12/25.

For context, there were 39 boys and one girl in the care of Oberstown campus on Wednesday 01/01/2025.

Oberstown is certified to accommodate up to 40 boys and up to 6 girls.