Child and Family Agency Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 September 2018

Thursday, 20 September 2018

Questions (204)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

204. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the degree to which she is committed to liaising with voluntary organisations engaged in offering support to children or families at risk; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38247/18]

Written answers

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs

Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, commissions services for children and families through voluntary organisations throughout the country. Tusla's priority is to improve outcomes for children and to ensure that services are provided in the most effective, equitable, proportionate and sustainable way.

In 2017, Tusla issued some €140m to external organisations providing services to children and families throughout Ireland.

I have requested Tusla to respond to the Deputy directly with further information.