Written answers

Wednesday, 19 October 2005

Department of Health and Children

Child Abuse

9:00 pm

Photo of Liz McManusLiz McManus (Wicklow, Labour)
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Question 179: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of complaints received regarding child abuse in the years 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29590/05]

Photo of Brian Lenihan JnrBrian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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Complaints received by the health authorities in regard to child abuse include emotional, physical and sexual abuse and neglect. The information sought is contained in the following table.

Year Total
2001 5,994
2002 8,421
2003 6,336
2004 Not yet available

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