Tommy Broughan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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91. To ask the Minister for Health the number of investigations ongoing into the care of vulnerable adults in foster care, residential settings or any other State care setting; the number of investigations into the care of vulnerable adults in foster care, residential settings or any other State care setting in each of the years 2013 to 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11899/17]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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The safety and protection of vulnerable people in the care of the State is paramount. This Government’s primary concern is that the needs of the residents are being prioritised and addressed.

As the particular issues raised by the Deputy are service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.