Child Abuse

Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 6 September 2019

Friday, 6 September 2019

Questions (1709)

Anne Rabbitte

Question:

1709. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of high priority cases of retrospective child abuse referred by Tusla to An Garda Síochána between 2016 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36632/19]

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.