Lynn Ruane (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I have read the presentations. I apologise that I was not here for the start of the meeting. I was attending a meeting of the Joint Committee on Justice.

I would like to ask about the kids who end up in homelessness and the reference that was made to neurodivergence. I do not want to label any kids but is there a type of kid or young person that ends up presenting more in homelessness or is it because the care has ended at the age of 18? Is it the kids who have not had the right interventions and supports around trauma-related behaviours, be that related to neurodivergence or other issues?

Have we not wrapped enough supports around children and foster families in supporting those children? Is it a breakdown of care placements or is it when they turn 18? I wonder whether it is a bit of a mix.