Ms Kate Duggan:

For example, on a particular day, 25 September, there were eight young people within our mainstream service who were reported or documented as missing. Four of those were in phone contact with the service but they just did not come back. However, in line with the regulations, because we are inspected by and registered by HIQA, we have to report that. Separately, with separated children seeking international protection, I have described how those young people can turn up. They are largely deemed to be almost over 16 or 17 years of age.