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

I have already acknowledged and agree with the Deputy on the pace of this process. I have also indicated that, unbeknownst to the wider public, in any one year Tusla receives 100 unaccompanied children. That is already going on, in addition to the other commitments the previous Government worked on and negotiated. It is important to put that on the record.

To increase the capacity again, there are several items which need to be put in place, whether it is accommodation, lodging or additional social workers. That takes a certain amount of time. I am aware of the reality, as well as the concern of the people and of the House to be able to do something as quickly as possible.

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