Child Abuse

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 May 2020

Wednesday, 13 May 2020

Questions (1113)

Kathleen Funchion

Question:

1113. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the percentage of child sexual abuse allegations that were deemed founded or unfounded in 2018. [4847/20]

Written answers

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Katherine Zappone)

I wish to clarify for the Deputy that Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, does not collate the number of cases founded/unfounded for the purposes of reporting.

However, I have been informed that the Service Director leading on the roll out of Tusla’s Child Abuse Substantiation Policy (CASP) has confirmed that a paper is being developed in respect of data collection to enhance reporting, assurance and governance.

I have referred the matter to Tusla, and asked that a direct reply issue to the Deputy.