Child Abuse

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 January 2022

Wednesday, 19 January 2022

Ceisteanna (1100)

Peadar Tóibín

Ceist:

1100. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children out of the 122 cases of suspected child abuse in County Kerry which went unreported by Tusla to An Garda Síochána as identified in 2019 (details supplied) who are now deceased. [1373/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

I wish to advise the Deputy that operational responsibility for the delivery of child protection and welfare services is a matter for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency.

I can confirm that the matter has been referred to Tusla, for direct reply to the Deputy.