Sandra McLellan (Cork East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I refer to the commitment in the programme for Government to fundamentally reform the delivery of child protection services. Is the Taoiseach concerned that the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children has stated that over 45,000 calls to its Childline service will go unanswered next year unless it receives additional funds? The charity has issued an appeal for €1.2 million to keep the 24-hour service open.

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