Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 July 2020
985. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children who died while in the care of the HSE in 2019 and to date in 2020, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20663/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraI wish to advise the Deputy that Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, is the statutory Agency with primary responsibility for children in the care of the State.
As the Deputy is referring to an operational matter for Tusla, I have referred the matter to Tusla and asked that Tusla reply directly.
