Peter Fitzpatrick (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome Mr. Gordon Jeyes and his team. Tusla is a child protection, early intervention and family support agency. This year Women's Aid Dundalk almost closed. It provides services to women and their children who have experienced violence in the context of an intimidating relationship. The work involves human rights, justice, sexual violence, accommodation, housing and homelessness. Last year 293 people requesting shelter at Dundalk Women's Aid Refuge had to be refused. Domestic violence is not a thing of the past. The housing authority is responsible for its budget. This year Tusla took over some areas of responsibility in the remit of the HSE, including care costs. What is the position of Tusla and Women's Aid going forward?