Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

That is very much central to the child care (amendment) Bill 2023, which has undergone PLS. Deputy Funchion is present; her committee reviewed it. There is an extensive set of recommendations. One of the key elements is a recognition that for probably some of the children who are most vulnerable, the solution to their situation does not just rest with Tusla. It may rest with CAMHS also or with children's disability services.

One of the key things we are trying to do is to create a more integrated approach. In particular, we want to place a duty on other State agencies to co-operate with Tusla in their approach to this child. We have all seen siloed situations where State agencies can say something is not their problem. We cannot have this in the context of children. Tusla is the lead when it comes to a vulnerable child, but other State agencies also have a role in resolving that situation. We want to put a legislative obligation on them to do more.

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