Katherine Zappone (Dublin South West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

May I say again how much I respect the Deputy's experience and commitment to the welfare of children, out of which she raises this question. I have argued there is no evidence and the Deputy has indicated that perhaps Tusla has an obligation to collect that evidence. I trust the context from which the Deputy speaks and her concern. I will commit to continuing this conversation and seeing how we can progress the issue.

On that basis, if I believe there is a strong reason to go to Tusla to request that this be brought forward, I will do that. That is what I suggest.

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