Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 July 2022
265. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the total number of children now deemed to be at risk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37005/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra266. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which adequate support continues to be available to ensure the protection of all children at risk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37006/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra267. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which ongoing backup services continue to be fully available to children deemed to be at risk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37007/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 265 to 267, inclusive, together.
I wish to advise the Deputy that statutory and 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.
