Charlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)

Question 600: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children in State care who were charged or convicted of any criminal offence in 2010 or 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7720/12]

Frances Fitzgerald (Minister, Department of Children; Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)

I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy with the most up-to-date information.