355. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs why young persons at 17 years of age will not be included under the eligibility criteria for an aftercare plan under the aftercare Bill given that approximately 14% of young persons are admitted to care at 16 and 17 years of age (details supplied) and given that this group comprises the most vulnerable young persons who are currently ending up accessing homeless services; and if he will amend the aftercare Bill to give Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, a statutory duty to providing aftercare plans for these young persons. [40652/15]

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355. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs why young persons at 17 years of age will not be included under the eligibility criteria for an aftercare plan under the aftercare Bill given that approximately 14% of young persons are admitted to care at 16 and 17 years of age (details supplied) and given that this group comprises the most vulnerable young persons who are currently ending up accessing homeless services; and if he will amend the aftercare Bill to give Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, a statutory duty to providing aftercare plans for these young persons. [40652/15]

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1. 17 November 2015

   Aftercare Services Provision

   355. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs why young persons at 17 years of age will not be included under the eligibility criteria for an aftercare plan under the aftercare Bill given that approximately 14% of young persons are admitted to care at 16 and 17 years of age (details supplied) and given that this group comprises the most vulnerable young persons who are currently ending up accessing homeless services; and if he will amend the aftercare Bill to give Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, a statutory duty to providing aftercare plans for these young persons. [40652/15]

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