Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)

On funding for Tusla, it received an increase of €145 million last year, and in budget 2026, an increase of €170 million. Every cent of that is appropriate and deserved. Tusla itself would say it is being significantly resourced for the work it does. It will also receive a capital allocation of approximately €35 million for capital works.

The Deputy asked about the demands on Tusla. There is significant demand in terms of unaccompanied minors, whether children and young people from Ukraine or young people seeking international protection. That has placed a significant demand on Tusla, which is a demand-led service, in terms of providing accommodation for those young people.