Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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500. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of people, under-18 and over-18 years of age, who were taken into wardship in December 2022 and January 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6764/23]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Management of the courts, operational matters and logistical functions are the responsibility of the judiciary and Courts Service, which are independent in exercising their functions under the Courts Service Act 1998 and given the separation of powers in the Constitution. The Courts Service has a dedicated email address for the provision of information to members of the Houses of the Oireachtas at: oireachtasenquiries@courts.ie.

Wardship cases are a matter for the Courts Service. Therefore, I have referred your question to the Courts Service for their direct reply.