Question from Deputy Liam Quaide - PQ 47545-26

To ask the Minister for Children; Disability and Equality the steps being taken to address the notable increase in the number of children in residential disability care; whether her Department will require the HSE to collect and publish age breakdowns, reasons for admission, length of stay and whether placements arise from lack of respite, home support, behavioural support, school supports or family crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter.