James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Thus far, I have met them and made clear the seriousness of the situation as I see it. I think they accept that as well. They are bringing in additional staff from other areas. They have experienced social work staff going in to review the cases as quickly as possible to ensure those risks, if they should exist, are mitigated as quickly as possible.

I wish I was able to respond to Deputy Troy, stating no child is at risk, but I cannot. Part of the reason for making this public is not to alarm people in any way but to afford those who may be in a situation, wondering about a child and still not happy, that appropriate action is being taken. In the Laois-Offaly area, they have the opportunity to ring this number and have that reassurance that the matter has been looked at.