Jennifer Murnane O'Connor (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The Minister has already half-answered my question but I will go back and phrase it differently. The particular situation and vulnerabilities of unaccompanied minors are a matter of concern. I have spoken to people about this and it is a concern. I am aware that Ireland has a best-practice model with regard to providing care for unaccompanied minors, children who are without their guardians or customary caregivers. How has this service been supported to make sure that children arriving from Ukraine on their own get adequate assistance? I was recently asked this by someone who is very much involved with the refugees.

We know that there is a heightened risk of child trafficking during war or migration. What supports are in place to make sure this does not happen in Ireland or that it is quickly picked up on if it does? That is my main question for the Minister. I also have a few questions for his Department. Will I go ahead with them or would the Minister like to answer those first questions?