Child Protection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 October 2020

Thursday, 15 October 2020

Questions (224)

Patrick Costello

Question:

224. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration the steps being taken to monitor and screen for child trafficking victims in foster care or vulnerable situations who may be more easily recruited into exploitative situations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30724/20]

Written answers

Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration

I wish to thank the Deputy for his question, and can confirm that I have referred the matter to Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, for their direct reply.