Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 May 2017
610. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 708 of 15 November 2016, her plans to open a residential unit in County Donegal for foster children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23156/17]
View answerI have been informed by Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, that at this time all Tusla Children’s Residential Centres in the West are under review to determine how the needs of the young people in the region may be best met. I am advised that consideration is being given to the demands on each service and ensuring that each Centre’s purpose and function fits with the overall plan for services for young people in the West. Within this context, the purpose and function of the Centre referred to in question number 708 of 15 November 2016 will be finalised. I have asked Tusla to provide me with a time frame for the completion of this review.
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 42A
I refer to your Parliamentary Question (21356/17) of 16th May 2017 where you enquired about a residential Unit in Donegal.
In my response I advised that I had been informed by Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, that all Tusla Children's Residential Centres in the West are under review to determine how the needs of the young people in the region may be best met.
I will inform the Deputy when the review is completed.
