Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 July 2022
1324. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if the Child and Family Agency has guidance or a standard operating procedure for assessing a person’s age in the context of assessing their age under section 24 of the International Protection Act 2015; and if so, if that procedure has been published.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39667/22]
View answer1325. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if the International Protection Office has guidance or a standard operating procedure for assessing a person’s age in the context of assessing their age under section 24 of the International Protection Act 2015; and if so, if that procedure has been published. [39668/22]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1324 and 1325 together.
I wish to advise the Deputy that statutory and operational responsibility for the delivery of child protection and welfare services is a matter for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. There is an obligation by law that Tusla is independent in its work.
The Deputy is seeking information in relation to an operational matter for Tusla. Consequently, I have referred the matter to Tusla, and requested that a direct response be provided to the Deputy.
