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Asked by Paula

AQW 3417/16-21 Written question to the Minister of Health

To ask the Minister of Health how many children are currently awaiting adoption.

Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 19 September 2016

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
19 September 2016
Answer due by
4 October 2016
Answered
4 October 201615 days after tabling
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
No

Answer

At 23rd September 2016 there were 32 looked after children in the north of Ireland actively seeking adoptive placements through the regional Adoption Information System.

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