Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 December 2023
491. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent, if any, to which the provision of appropriate services for children continues to be a major priority; the specific areas in question identified for improvement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56261/23]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware, statutory and operational responsibility for the delivery of child protection services is a matter for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency.
Tusla’s response to concerns about the welfare and protection of children is guided by the principles of Children First; the overall aim in all dealings with children and their families is to intervene proportionately to support families to keep their children safe from harm. Tusla's approach to practice is to build on the family’s strengths utilising their own naturally connected family and community supports with the professional supports and services Tusla offer, which include family support services including parenting supports, mental health, therapeutic supports and other supports for children and families.
