Child and Family Agency Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 December 2017

Tuesday, 5 December 2017

Questions (456)

Louise O'Reilly

Question:

456. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to outline the way in which families can access play therapy for their children through the public system; the criteria to access such a service; if there is a waiting time for access to this service; the way in which homeless children can access this service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51966/17]

Written answers

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs

Tusla, the Child and Family Agency provides a range of services to children experiencing a wide variety of social, emotional, and behavioural problems. Play therapy is an important element of service provision, both in order to assess the needs of children, and to determine the care and supports required in each case.

I have asked Tusla to provide the information requested directly to the Deputy.