Mary Mitchell O'Connor (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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580. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of public and civil servants who were recruited under the aegis of his Department in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21103/15]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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My Department recruited six members of staff in 2014.

In relation to agencies under the aegis of the Department in 2014, the Child and Family Agency recruited 192 members of staff, the Adoption Authority of Ireland recruited 4 members of staff and the Ombudsman for Children's Office did not recruit any staff.

Information in respect of the Children Detention Schools is currently being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy at the earliest opportunity.