Child and Family Agency Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 March 2019

Tuesday, 5 March 2019

Questions (503)

Gerry Adams

Question:

503. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of persons waiting to access rape crisis counselling services in County Louth; the length of time these persons have been waiting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10714/19]

Written answers

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs

Tusla, the Child and Family Agency has statutory responsibility for the care and protection of victims of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence.

As the matters to which the Deputy refers are operational, I have requested Tusla to respond to the Deputy directly.