Child Abuse

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 July 2019

Thursday, 4 July 2019

Questions (417)

Anne Rabbitte

Question:

417. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of cases of child abuse allocated to a principal deciding officer by county for the years 2014 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28743/19]

Written answers

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs

The question relates to an operational matter for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. I have therefore referred the matter to Tusla, and asked that a direct reply be provided to the Deputy.