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

With regard to the Deputy's question, the children who are in direct provision with their families are in the care of their families. Even though they are in the care of their families, there are a number of services available to them through Tusla. We have a dedicated Tusla person who regularly works with all direct provision centres throughout the country to ensure they have access to services as do children who are in the care of their families. The Deputy's question was about those children being treated equally and fairly compared with children who are separated and who are not in the care of their families. It is very important to Tusla. A number of practices have been developed with my support to ensure they have as good a service as they require given they are separated from their families and that they receive an equal standard of care in that regard.

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