Child Safety

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 October 2017

Tuesday, 17 October 2017

Ceisteanna (522)

Bernard Durkan

Ceist:

522. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of complaints in respect of children at risk received in the relevant sections of her Department in the past 12 months; the degree to which all have been investigated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44000/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs

My Department does not collate the number of communications received by the Department in relation to children who may be at risk. Such communications received are referred to Tusla, the Child and Family Agency which has responsibility for investigative processes.