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

Clearly, if something has been amended, it was required. I was also distressed to hear some of our mutual colleagues respond in respect of media reports and concerns around inter-agency co-operation. My understanding is that they were reviewing in terms of their response a report that was based on 2014 agreements. As I said in my earlier reply, things have moved on in terms of inter-agency co-operation and ongoing efforts to ensure that children with disabilities receive the reports they require when and if they are in the care of Tusla. We have co-operation and inter-agency protocol. Yes, we need to ensure that there are moneys, particularly within the HSE budget, to provide the appropriate supports for children with disabilities in the care of Tusla.

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