Mr. Phelim Quinn:

Another issue was raised concerning vulnerability. In the opening statement we spoke about our review of child protection and welfare issues in direct provision. Childhood vulnerability, child protection and welfare issues exist in other settings. In recent times we have expressed a concern about vulnerability which also exists in circumstances where other vulnerable adults live. We have been trying to work within the legislative framework we have with Tusla by looking at governance and leadership elements of the national standards for child protection and welfare. In addition, we examine how Tusla is organising itself to address issues concerning where children in need live and how that State agency is dealing with child protection, care and welfare issues for those children. That applies to children in direct provision, in the community, children's residential services or foster care services.

Another issue was raised that Ms Flynn has picked up.