Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 September 2017
655. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide an update on her engagement with a group (details supplied) in regard to a care facility in County Cork; her plans to meet the group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39438/17]
View answer665. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will be an advocate to ensure three-way communication between Tusla, representatives of a community and an organisation (details supplied) when a location is being selected. [39566/17]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 655 and 665 together.
I am aware that concerns have been raised by the local community regarding a proposed Children’s Residential Centre. However, as this is an operational matter, it is not appropriate for me, as Minister, to intervene.
Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, has informed officials in my Department that direct engagement with representatives of a local residents’ group has occurred, with a meeting held last Friday 15th September. This presented an opportunity for representatives of the local community to re-state their concerns, obtain clarifications and hear from Tusla about the registration, monitoring and context under which children's centres operate.
