Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 February 2019
671. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will direct Tusla to investigate the case of two children (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6273/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can advise the Deputy that I have referred the matter to Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, for their appropriate attention.
I must remind the Deputy that I am not in a position to intercede directly as there is an obligation that Tusla performs its functions independently. I am also precluded from giving a direction to Tusla that interferes with the exercise of professional judgement in a particular case. These aspects are referred to in section 8(11) and section 47(5), respectively, of the Child and Family Agency Act 2013.
The Deputy may also be aware that it would not be appropriate for me to comment on matters which have been subject to court decisions.
