Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent)
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119. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the plans which Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, has for domestic violence support services in County Roscommon from 2016; his views on concerns that the current service is being undermined by the ongoing uncertainty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20955/15]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Tusla has concluded a review of Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence Services and a consolidated national budget is now in place for these services. A roadmap for the future delivery of services has been approved by the Board of the Agency. This provides the necessary platform to ensure the provision of a co-ordinated and equitable Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence Service across the country.

Tusla continues to give high priority to the provision and development of Domestic Violence services in Co. Roscommon and Tusla will work closely with service providers in this regard. The approach being adopted by Tusla to the planning of services is focused on addressing gaps, avoiding duplication and supporting effective delivery of frontline services. Enhanced services will be developed with support from existing providers.

Tusla has recently communicated with funded service providers to update them on Tusla funding. At all times, Tusla’s key priority is to ensure that the needs of victims of Domestic Violence are being met in the best way possible and that no potential service is disadvantaged due to geographical considerations.