Child and Family Agency

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 November 2023

Tuesday, 14 November 2023

Ceisteanna (422)

Neasa Hourigan

Ceist:

422. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current position of Tusla in terms of requiring services providing accommodation to children under the Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection scheme for their staff to be Garda vetted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49489/23]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

Statutory and operational responsibility for the delivery of child protection and welfare services is a matter for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. The Deputy is seeking information in relation to an operational matter for Tusla. Consequently, I have referred the matter to Tusla, and requested that a direct response be provided to the Deputy.