52 Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Health and Children the total number of separated children in the care of the Health Service Executive as of 1 December 2010; if she will provide figures in respect of the number of these children who were in hostel accommodation, supported lodging or foster care in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46850/10]

53 Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of foster care placements of separated children that have broken down in the past five months; the reasons such placements have broken down; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46851/10]

54 Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Health and Children if the plan to close the remaining separated children hostels by 31 December 2010 is still on track; if the social work separated children’s team currently based in Baggot Street Hospital will be redeployed or disbanded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46852/10]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 52 to 54, inclusive, together.

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.