Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Group 31, amendments Nos. 92 to 94, inclusive, deals with the issue of prioritisation of cases.

Amendment No. 93 is prompted by discussion in the Seanad and Dáil which sought to add categories that would be considered for prioritisation. As “well founded” is not defined in law, we could not proceed with that category but the Government is happy to add to the prioritisation list this reference to those in the care of the Child and Family Agency. I am particularly pleased this amendment has been inserted. All Senators will have come across situations where children are in the care of Tusla, the Child and Family Agency.