Denise Mitchell (Dublin Bay North, Sinn Fein)
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Mr. Gloster says he has seen it for a long term. I am very concerned if parents are not being given legal advice. That would be a serious issue. That would ring alarm bells for me. Parents might have been suffering from substance abuse who are now on the right track or there could be mental health issues. As an agency, Tusla should give all the supports so that the parents know what is involved. On the other hand, I am concerned that there may be children who find themselves in a voluntary situation for eight to ten years. Life does not stop for those children. It is about trying to get the balance right. I am concerned about there being a reliance on these. Are they being used more frequently than the alternative?