Child and Family Agency Investigations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2017

Tuesday, 28 February 2017

Ceisteanna (815)

Mick Barry

Ceist:

815. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her Department will seek from Tusla an explanation regarding the alleged lack of response by it in June 2016 when the mother of a child (details supplied) provided it with evidence of social media correspondence indicating that the child's biological father had been supplying them with drugs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9972/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs

I thank the Deputy for the information provided and have referred it to Tusla for attention. I asked them to contact the family directly in order to avoid disclosing identifying personal information in this forum. I would advise the Deputy that the family in question should contact the Gardai in relation to this matter referred to in the question.