Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 October 2021
149. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which reports relating to children at risk have been updated during the lockdown; the extent to which appropriate action was taken in circumstances in which it was necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48447/21]
View answerAs the Deputy is asking about an operational matter for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, I have referred the matter to Tusla and asked that a direct reply issue to the Deputy in due course.
However, I can advise that throughout the pandemic planning for children in need of safety and protection continued as an essential service. Tusla continued to provide all necessary services throughout the pandemic, including management of referrals and providing a social work response to children at risk. Where immediate risk exists to a child, an immediate response is provided.
