Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour) | Oireachtas source

That is a broader issue. Recently, and I will not cross the line, in the Supreme Court there was a number of orders whereby it was held that Tusla would be held in contempt in relation to two cases of two children where there was a failure to apply for special orders in relation to them. This is also pretty bad. The issue that is emanating from this is that Tusla could not find places. What is going to be done in the Department about this? It is pretty bad when the Supreme Court is going to say the Department will be held in contempt if it does not deal with this.

In respect of guardians ad litem, I would like to ask the assistant secretary general about the legislation. The Child Care (Amendment) Act 2022 provides a statutory basis for the establishment of an independent guardian ad litem executive office. Where is this at? The C and AG has a long history in relation to this going back to 2025. It was referenced again in another report, the year of which I cannot remember exactly. This is going on and on. It seems to be an ad hoc arrangement. My final two questions are in relation to the Supreme Court.