Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Recently, Dr. Geoffrey Shannon, the special rapporteur on children, called for stronger action on child homelessness. He outlined several ways in which the rights of the child are being affected by the problem of homelessness. He referred to children's education being compromised, their ability to play being reduced and how their physical and emotional well-being is being damaged. I imagine the Minister would agree with all of that.

I am curious to know one thing. The Minister referred to the Tusla liaison officer. How many do we have in place nationally supporting the good work envisaged by the Tusla corporate plan? I am interesting in hearing about that. What measures is Tusla taking to ensure that children's education is not compromised? That is one point that comes across all briefings. The parent wants to keep the child either in the childcare facility or in education. I know the Minister provided bus passes to ensure that children could attend their local educational facility. It is really about Dr. Geoffrey Shannon.

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