Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I agree with the Minister that we must be extremely sensitive in what we say, but the fact of the matter is that a young life was lost - a young life that was known to the agency charged by the State with responsibility for the protection of vulnerable children. We require answers for the family concerned in the case outlined, and for the wider public, who want to have faith and confidence in the new agency, to ensure the appropriate levels of intervention and support are provided to vulnerable children. Following his inquiries, is the Minister satisfied that the appropriate levels of support were available to the family in question?

The Minister referred to the independent review group, which I welcome, but essentially, that is an internal audit mechanism within the Child and Family Agency. Does the Minister know when the report will be completed and when we will be able to discuss its findings?

If there are adverse findings in respect of the workings of State agencies, will the Minister open this case to a full independent inquiry?

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