Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 November 2018
520. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of social workers appointed to cover the Connemara south and west regions; the number of vacancies; the number of children awaiting allocation to a social worker in the region by the priority of the case and waiting time in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46706/18]
View answerI am advised by Tusla that there are six Social Workers currently in the Connemara South and West Regions. There is one vacancy due to retirement; that has now been filled and the successful applicant will commence employment on the 26th November 2018. This will bring the number of Social Workers to seven. I am also informed there is 1.5 whole time equivalent Team Leader/Manager for the region.
Tusla have also provided the following data:
Number of cases awaiting allocation to a social worker in Galway/Roscommon by priority level and waiting time, based on August 2018 data.
|
Priority of Cases Waiting Allocation |
Number of Cases Awaiting Allocation |
Waiting Time <1 Month |
Waiting time <1-3 Months |
Waiting Time > 3 Months |
|
Low |
59 |
42 |
11 |
6 |
|
Medium |
118 |
68 |
33 |
17 |
|
High |
51 |
22 |
19 |
10 |
|
Total |
228 |
132 |
63 |
33 |
