2980. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children and adolescents in residential disability placements aged under six years; six to 12 years and; 12 to 17 years; and the figures by HSE Health Region and provider type. [58195/26]

I wish to thank the Deputy for raising this question. As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly.